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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1993 Business Meeting 221 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON APRIL 20, 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 Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Lynn Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Leaders Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT) Students Shannon Cornelius and Geoff Garfein were introduced. Mayor Berndt welcomed them and invited their participation. In recognition of 20 years of service to the citizens of Yakima, Mayor Berndt presented a certificate of appreciation for Mamie Morrison as a member of the Housing Authority Board. Mayor Berndt proclaimed April 20 -26, 1993 as Yamate High School Hospitality Week. She urged all citizens to welcome the students of Yamate High School. Phillip Menke translated for Takahashi Wada, who presented a message thanking all the people of Yakima for hosting the students. The students have had a wonderful time. Mr. wada reported a $5,000 scholarship has been presented to the Yakima Board of Education. Mr. Wada invited as many as possible to visit Japan during the return trip in July. 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. 13 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. (Subsequent paragraphs 222 APRIL 20, 1993 preceded by as asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 16, 1993 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the February 16, 1993 Business meeting, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council Members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. • 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Dixie Kracht, Housing Services Manager, reported that Yakima has the first applicant in the nation to receive a home under the Hope 3 Program. She introduced Patty Houts- Hussey, Chairwoman for the Housing Foundation, who presented a certificate of appreciation to the City of Yakima from the Create -a- House, Save -a -Home program. She recognized the efforts made to address housing problems and to create more affordable housing in the community. A. GANG PREVENTION /INTERVENTION COALITION PRESENTATION Gene Rostvold, Chairman of the Gang Intervention Coalition, described the positive impact the Kids Place and Night Action programs have had on youth. Although there has been a reduction of gang activities in the areas where the programs are offered, Mr. Rostvold reported gang activity has escalated in Yakima. He emphasized the cost effectiveness of these prevention and intervention programs compared to the cost of incarceration, but indicated future funding is uncertain. Mr. Rostvold mentioned the names of those groups who have contributed to this program. Council Member Semon commented on the dramatic results of reduced gang activities. Referring to how police officers relate to the gang prevention effort, Captain Don Blesio described the atmosphere between officers and kids as beneficial. He explained in order to solve the problem, the gang prevention effort must include, not only enforcement, but also cooperation and prevention. Bill Micacio, with Central Campesino, a hispanic association working specifically within the communities of northeast and southeast Yakima, described the program as being a good one for both parents and children as well as building trust between the hispanic community and law enforcement. There 2 223 APRIL 20,._1993 is increased participation in Block Watch and Night Action Saturday Night. He urged Council to consider funding the programs. Mal Arnett, from the YMCA, described increased participation in the Saturday Night Live program for middle school kids. Because current funding will run out the middle of May, Mr. Arnett urged Council members to contribute funding in order to keep the programs going through the summer. Ester Huey explained all dollars that have come into this project since its inception are direct service dollars with none of it going to administration. She described some of the programs of the various agencies and commended them for their participation. After stating the total amount of money needed to continue the program through September of 1994, Mrs. Huey requested $50,000 from the City Council. She explained there will be similar requests to the community and other agencies for contributions. In order to answer a question from Council Member Barnett, Ms. Huey explained The Gang Coalition had never received the total amount of their 1992 -1993 budget and were able, through a combination of sources, to raise most of that shortfall. Council Member Beauchamp commented on the critical nature of gang related problems and that it is a community responsibility deserving Council's support. He further commented about the cost of prevention and intervention being much less compared to the cost of incarceration. We need to make sure the community is safe so that citizens will not be afraid to attend functions and activities in the City, and so that new investors and businesses will be attracted to this community. Mayor Berndt commented about the community's strong concern about youth violence and how it relates to the viability of economic development. Geoff Garfein, 12505 Tieton Drive, urged funding approval and emphasized the importance of the trust that is built between those who attend and those who work at the program activities. Ester Huey referred to the All American City application that used this project as an example. After Council Member Barnett suggested a source of funding be identified, City Manager Zais explained this emergency request can be met from the unexpended Contingency Reserves from 1992. An amendment to the existing Drug Coalition contract will have to be made. Council Member Barnett agreed that this immediate requirement should be met and suggested Council should determine if it should become a regular budgeted 3 -224 APRIL 20, 1993 item. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO DIRECT STAFF TO INITIATE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $50,000 FOR THE GANG PREVENTION ACTIVITIES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. WESTSIDE MERCHANTS I/ By referring to broken windows, burglaries, graffiti, and other damage and crime committed against businesses in the Westside area, Lana Burwell, from Custom Vacumes located at 102 South 5th Avenue, described the crime downtown as astronomical. There was further discussion among Council members and merchants about the benefit of alarm systems as well as several merchants requesting some type of relief and protection. They suggested a youth curfew and a ban on cruising. Mark Peterson, 3806 McLean Drive, from H & H Furniture, commented on the number of arrests in these incidents, complained about response time, and enforcement of parking and other restrictions. There was discussion among Council members whether a cruising ordinance would be appropriate and the viability of parking restrictions. John Vanek, City Attorney, provided legal explanation about curfew and parental responsibility ordinances as well as what can be done when there is a valid emergency situation with evidence of high crime and a justified public need. There was further discussion among Council members and staff regarding what course of action should be taken in order to alleviate these problems. Council Member Brado commented that business owners are entitled to run their businesses without this type of interruption. Jackie Park, owner of Cascade Shade located at 606 Yakima Avenue, asked what her constitutional rights are as far as police protection regarding her business that has been broken into. Greg Jewell, from Rosser & Sutton, commented about recent damage done to his building and commended Chief Green for his responsiveness to suggestions he made. Although Mr. Jewell is not in favor of barricades, he did, however, recommend loitering laws be enforced. Carol Stitt, B.J.'s United Tire on 5th Avenue, reported her company has had a $50,000 loss over the last year in four incidences. She spoke about the lack of communication in the Police Department wherein the responding officers were not aware of previous break -ins. After further discussion about this issue, Council Member Brado suggested that a Council Committee, City staff, and Westside Merchant representatives meet to develop a plan for action. Mayor Berndt requested Lana Burwell solicit a representative group of merchants to sit on a short term taskforce along with putting together a mailing list of those who are interested. Jerry Henderson, President of the 4 225 APRIL 20,,,.1993 Westside Merchant Association, reported they are working on a draft parking ordinance that will restrict after hours parking on West Yakima Avenue from .9 p.m. to 6 a.m., with street closure from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Parking lots will have "intent to prosecute" signs posted. He suggested using the Yakima On Guard program in conjunction with business people as a citizens patrol in the area under the control of the Yakima Police Department. Mayor Berndt expressed hope that this group will be part of the taskforce to be formed. After empathizing with the business owners' frustrations, Council Member Semon cautioned a calm.approach should be taken toward these problems. The Council recessed at 3:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. 7. JOINT CITY /COUNTY PUBLIC MEETING ON CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE (Continued from 3/23/93) • County Commissioners Charles Klarich and Bettie Ingham were present for the joint public meeting. This being the time set for continuance of the Joint City /County Public Meeting, Mayor Pat Berndt yielded the gavel to Commissioner Charles Klarich, Chairman of the Board of Yakima County Commissioners, who called the Public Meeting to order. He : explained the purpose of this meeting is to respond to recommendations by the Regional Planning Commission and the Joint Board, as well as issues raised during the public comment portion of the meeting on March 23rd regarding text modifications to proposed amendments to the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. Tom Durant, Yakima County, and Joan Davenport, City of Yakima Supervising Associate Planner, outlined the recommended changes and responded to questions as each issue was considered. The following is a summary of the changes. Drive Through Facilities Council Member Beauchamp began discussion with a request that financial institutions be exempt from the higher level of review, not only in the CBD zone, but in all zones. Jerry Foy, from Pioneer National Bank and representing financial institutions, explained the current level of review is satisfactory because financial institutions, especially those with drive -up windows, have always been sensitive and responsive to the needs of the neighborhood. Council Member Brado commented that where a zoning joins a • 5 226 APRIL 20, 1993 residential neighborhood, there should be at least a Class 2 review, no matter what the zoning of the property. Joan Davenport clarified what changes would be made if the staff recommendation was adopted. It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY .BARNETT, TO LEAVE THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ZONING DISTRICT CHART THE SAME, BUT ADD A CAVEAT THAT IF ANY OF THE DRIVE THROUGH FACILITIES ARE ADJACENT TO A RESIDENTIAL ZONE, THEN THE REVIEW IS RAISED ONE LEVEL. Tom Durant verified that this motion would only apply to financial institutions. The question. was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote among Council members and County Commissioners. Mayor Berndt suggested doing all the changes in the text amendments by "consensus" first; then make motions at the end. B. Bed & Breakfast Inns There was consensus among Council members and Commissioners to accept the following staff recommendation. Staff Recommendation 2: Replace "Bed and Breakfast Inns" with "Home Occupation Bed & Breakfast Inns" at UAZO 15.09.110(A) (p.37, line 24). Delete UAZO 15.09.110(B) since current home occupation standards address these issues (p. 37, lines 30 to 33). Replace "structure" at UAZO 15.09.110(D) with "Home Occupation Bed & Breakfast" (p. 37, line 40). Delete the first sentence of UAZO 15.09.110(H) (p. 38, line 10). This would eliminate the requirement that Bed & Breakfast Inns meet the Home Occupation standards in all zones. The purpose of the restriction concerning meals is to prevent the establishment of restaurants at Bed and Breakfast Inns where they are not permitted or appropriate. To clarify that restaurants may be permitted at Bed and Breakfasts where they are otherwise permissible, the language: "...except as otherwise permitted in this section" (p.37, lines 36- 37) should be replaced with "...except as otherwise permitted by this title ". By deleting "...taking lodging in the inn..." (p. 37, line 35), meals may I/ be served to reception guests or other guests normally associated with this land use. 6 227 APRIL 20,, -„ 1993 The word "Inn" should be added to Bed & Breakfast in the definition. The definition of Bed and Breakfast Inn recommended by the Joint Board is as follows: "means a residential structure providing individuals with lodging and meals for not more than 30 days ..." (p. 1, lines 29- 30). C. Sians C(1).Abandoned and Prohibited Signs After discussion about the abandoned sign issue among Council members and Commissioners, as well as comments from Bill Hambelton, 615 South 32nd Avenue, about sign boards left up after businesses have closed. There was consensus that C(1). Abandoned and Prohibited Signs, should be left the way it is, at six months instead of changing it to 30 days. Mayor Berndt requested staff explore the option of the sign being allowed as long as a business license has been issued. C(2).Sian Height and Area There was consensus among Council members and Commissioners to accept the following Legislative Option 4. Legislative Option 4: The original sign area and height standards in Tables 8 -2 and 8 -3 (pp. 35 -36) will maintain the current requirements. The current area standard for signs set back less than 15 feet from the edge of the right -of -way is 24 square feet in the B -1 zone. Signs set back at least 15 feet from the right -of -way may have an area up to 40 square feet. C(3).Sian Maintenance After discussion about eliminating the words "visual blight" because of its vagueness and eliminating language referring to the abandoned sign issue, there was consensus among Council members and Commissioners to accept the following Legislative Consensus 5. Legislative Consensus 5: Deleting the following: "... or are a visual blight" from UAZO 15.08.055(A) (p. 29, line 33) will eliminate the concern about vagueness while requiring signs to be maintained in 7 228 APRIL 20, 1993 a safe manner without peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and loose or dangling materials. Eliminatinct the following language at UAZO 15.08.055(A) would conform with deletion of the proposed "Prohibited Signs" language at UAZO 15.08.050(A) & (B): "... and removal or maintenance of the signs may be performed by the City or County in the manner described at Section 15.08.050." (p. 29, line 35 -37). D. Miscellaneous Changes and Clarifications Dav Care There was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 6. Staff Recommendation 6: For more consistency, remove the definition of "Mini Day Care Centers" (p. 2, line 21) and its references in Tables 4 -1, and 4 -2 (pp. 9 & 14), and in the definition of "Day Care Facility" (p. 2, line 16). Modify the definition of "Family Day Care Homes" (p. 2, line 18) to serve from one to twelve, rather than one to eight individuals. Parking Lots There was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 7. Staff Recommendation 7: Modify definition as follows: Parking Lot means a facility designed to serve parking for five (5) or more motor vehicles (p. 4, line 5). Second -Hand Stores There was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 8. Staff Recommendation 8: Modify definition as I/ follows: Second Hand Store means a retail business selling used goods (p. 4, lines 31 -33). 8 229 APRIL 20, 1993 Travel Trailers There was consensus to accept the following Staff I/ Recommendation 9. Staff Recommendation 9: Delete definition of Travel Trailer (p'. 5, lines 13 -16). Pets There was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 10. Staff Recommendation 10: Add: "(See definition of Kennel)" to UAZO 15.04.050(d)(1) (p. 6, line 24). Fruit Bin Sales and Storage There was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 11. Staff Recommendation 11: Modify Table 4 -1 to include Fruit Bin Sales and Storage as a Class 3 use in the SR zone (Table 4 -1, page 8). Schools There was discussion of whether to retain schools as a Class 3 use. Commissioner Klarich expressed concern for traffic congestion in a residential area and whether the Class 2 review addresses this issue. There was consensus to adopt the following Joint Board recommendation. Joint Board: Schools should be retained as a Class 3 use in the SR, R -1, R -2 and R -3 zones. Woodworking After brief discussion regarding woodworking as an accessory use, there was consensus to accept the following Staff I/ Recommendation 13. Staff Recommendation 13: Woodworking would be considered an accessory use if it is customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the structure or site (UAZO 15.04.050(a)) (p. 6, lines 5 -12). 9 230 APRIL 20, 1993 Home Occupations After clarification of what the Joint Board meant referring to decals in their recommendation and further discussion about the level of review, there was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 14. Staff Recommendation 14: Modify UAZO 15.04.090(G)(12) as follows: 12) Vehicle Sign Painting (except for the application of decals) (p. 15, line 34). There are staff concerns regarding parking and vehicle storage related to this amendment. Mobile /Manufactured Homes There was discussion regarding restrictions on mobile homes, amending the siting requirements, and the differences in a Class 2 and a Class 3 review. Joan Davenport explained that the Regional Planning Commission did not recommend any changes in the R -1 zone with a public hearing, but only in the R -2 and R -3 zones for single wide manufactured homes. Tom Durant clarified the siting criteria. There was consensus to accept Legislative Option 15, listed below, and to request the Planning Commission to review the manufactured home criteria, due to changes in the industry, in the Regional Plan and bring back a report in 18 months. Legislative Option 15: Amend 15.04.120c siting requirements to include a standard for units to be set within twelve inches of ground level, with skirting and foundation, and modify Table 4 -3 to reflect Class (2) review meeting the siting standards. Clear -view Triangles There was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 16. Staff Recommendation 16: Modify 15.05.040 2) Vision clearance at curb -cuts. Applies only to uses established under the term of the UAZO. 10 231 APRIL 20, 1993 Setbacks After explanation that the setback would remain 50 feet for the front yard setback, there was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 17. Staff Recommendation 17: Do not amend. Political. Signs After discussion about classification and placement of political signs, there was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendation 18. (Council Member Beauchamp absent after 4:40 p.m.) Staff Recommendation 18: Do not amend definition of political signs to be temporary. Development Permits There was consensus to accept the following Staff Recommendations 19, 20, 21, and 22. Staff Recommendation 19: Add to proposed language "for a period of not less than one year." Staff Recommendation 20: Do not add definition of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) since there is no other reference to the term in the text. (p. 4, lines 42- 43) . Staff Recommendation 21: Authorize staff to include asterisks ( *) in Table 4 -1 and 4_2 for all land use categories for which new definitions have been developed (Table 4 - 1, pp 8 - 13). Staff Recommendation 22: Replace the term: "Detention Centers" in Table 4 -1 with the term: "Correctional Facilities ". Permit them as Class 3 land uses in the SR, and M - as well as in the CBD, CBDS and M - zones. Delete the proposed new category: "Jails" (Table 4 -1, p.9). 11 232 APRIL 20, 1993 It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION REFLECTING THE AMENDMENTS THAT WERE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY INGHAM TO ACCEPT THE AMENDMENTS AS PRESENTED, WITH CHANGES IN TWO ITEMS. THE CHAIRMAN SECONDED, CONCURRED AND SO ORDERED. The Council recessed at 4:52 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Richard Berglund, 210 South 98th Avenue, requested an update regarding the status of a request to implement an apprenticeship program for certain City projects. City • Manager Zais indicated a report will be prepared for information, review, and study for Council. Mayor Berndt explained both those in favor and those opposed should be notified when this item is scheduled on the agenda. Lana Burwell requested investigation of people living in RVs in the vicinity of 16th Avenue and Jerome. Douglas Palachuck, 1206 South 28th Avenue, described the apprenticeship he took in 1979 and presented reasons why apprenticeships should be utilized. Frank Worthington, 124 B Vista Way, Kennewick, Apprentice Coordinator for Southeast Washington /Northeastern Oregon Sheet Metal Training, supported the apprenticeship program resolution. 9. PRESENTATION OF YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT Robert Wardell, Board Member, along with Jim Adamski, Executive Director, presented the Yakima Housing Authority 1992 -1993 Annual Report of activities and goals which describe the various programs and highlights its accomplishments and challenges. In addition to explaining the purpose of the Housing Authority that administers programs to house approximately 3,000 people, Mr. Wardell explained it also brings in $4 million a year into the local economy and has contractual relationships with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U. S. Department of Agriculture Farm Home Administration (FmHA). An emphasis is placed on the importance of working with community groups by helping to secure grants which enable other agencies to manage various youth programs. Another important area includes working with the City's 12 233 APRIL 20, 1993 Neighborhood Housing Services so that home ownership is available to residents. Mr. Adamski described the underlying philosophy of the Yakima Housing Authority which I/ recognizes residents as the ultimate customers and works with them to become self sufficient. Both an improved service delivery system and preventive maintenance program have been implemented, along with a first in the nation apprenticeship program. Mayor Berndt and Council Member Sims commended the vision and motivation and accomplishments of the Yakima Housing Authority. 10. REPORT AND LEGISLATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS, FINANCE, LEGAL AND ENGINEERING REGARDING TRANSIT /PUBLIC. WORKS Council Member Barnett commented on previous concern about this issue and indicated Alternative No. 3 overcomes the three major objections that he has had. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND GO THROUGH THE NECESSARY LEGISLATIVE ACTION THAT IS NECESSARY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF CERTAIN GENERAL FUND FIXED ASSETS TO THE TRANSIT FUND Resolution No. R -93 =32 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 - 32, A RESOLUTION authorizing transfer of certain General Fund Fixed Assets consisting of the Public Works Shops Complex to the City of Yakima Transit Fund -- Chapter 3.68 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE EXPANDING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRANSIT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO INCLUDE CAPITAL NEEDS Ordinance No. 93 -20 having been read by title, it was MOVED I/ BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 20, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; expanding the purpose of the Transit Capital Reserve Fund to include capital needs; and amending Section 3.69.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 13 234 APRIL 20, 1993 City Manager Zais explained the final documents have been, or are nearing final completion. This project has been a long standing goal of the City with challenges to overcome. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PROCEED WITH THE BID PROCESS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. 11. REPORT AND LEGISLATION FROM THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE OBLIGATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMOVE SNOW It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO TABLE THIS ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR REVIEW. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR CHEMICAL HYGIENE STUDY FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (State mandated) RESOLUTION NO. R - 93 - 33, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a personal services contract for development of a Chemical Hygiene Plan, with Carol Davis -Perry as consultant. 13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT AT OAK FLATS Council Member Brado explained he was concern about the number of times paperwork has been presented on this particular piece of property. He suggested delegating this authority to the City Manager. There was discussion about how this issue evolved to the City Council level, the authority of the City Manager to execute property lease agreements, and a request for a report. Resolution No. R- 93-34 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 34, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with W. Brent Denham and Leslie K. Denham, husband and wife, for the use of certain property at Oak Flats. 14 235 APRIL 20, 1993 *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR CONCESSION AND EXHIBIT CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 - 35, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a 1993 Central Washington State Fair Concession and Exhibit Contract with the Central Washington Fair Association. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF 16TH AVENUE AND SPRING CREEK ROAD FOR THE YAKIMA AIR FAIR RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 - 36, A RESOLUTION authorizing closure of portions of 16th Avenue and Spring Creek Road for the Yakima Air Fair. *16. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET: A. 1992 YEAR -END TREASURY REPORT The 1992 Year -End Treasury Report was accepted. B. 1992 YEAR -END BUDGET REPORT The 1992 Year -End Budget Report was accepted. *17. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR THE YMCA TO PLACE "NO PARKING" SIGNAGE WITHIN CITY RIGHT -OF -WAY - The Right -of -Way Use Permit for the Yakima Family YMCA to place "no parking" signage within City right -of -way on the northwest side of the building was approved. 18. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Berndt reported there was an earlier consensus to form a Taskforce to meet with the Westside Merchants. Council Members Brado, Buchanan and Sims volunteered to be on the committee. City Manager Zais was directed to set up a meeting within the next ten days, which should also include a representative from the Police Department and, if needed, I/ the Legal Department. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR MAYOR BERNDT AND COUNCIL MEMBER BEAUCHAMP TO TAMPA, FLORIDA TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF YAKIMA BEFORE THE ALL AMERICAN CITY JUDGING PANEL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. 15 236 APRIL 20, 1993 It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPOINT FRANCIS BADU TO THE YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD TO FILL THE TERM EXPIRATION VACANCY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. City Manager Zais introduced John Hanson, Budget & Finance Director, who gave a legislative update on Bill 5967 on the criminal justice funding. Mayor Berndt expressed concern about the effects this legislation would have on CH2M Hill. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Notice of "Looking Ahead: Planning Yakima's Future" Regional Transportation Planning program scheduled for April 15th; Information Item from Cable Communications Manager regarding New FCC Rules on Rate Regulation. 4/7/93; Notice of Kittitas- Yakima Resource Conservation and Economic Development District "Federal Infrastructure Assistance" workshop on April 28th. 3/31/93; Letter from Senator Marilyn Rasmussen regarding animal cruelty bills. 3/29/93; Yakima County Development Association First Quarter 1993 Report; Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 4/2/93; Legal Department Monthly Report for February 1993; Memorandum from Director of Public Works and Supervising Traffic Engineer regarding Citizen Request and Activity Report for March 1993; Agenda for April 19, 1993 YVCOG Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its March 15, 1993 meeting; Agenda for the April 12, 1993 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its March 8, 1993 meeting; Minutes of the February 10 and March 11, 1993 Community Development Advisory Committee meetings; Minutes of the April 5, 1993 Utility Rate Advisory Board meeting; and Article from the Winter 1993, Commentary, "Investing in Distressed Communities." I/ 16 237 APRIL 20, 1993 19. ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 21, 1993, 7:00 A.M., CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM FOR MEETING WITH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO APRIL 22, 1993 AT 8:00 A.M., FOR TOUR OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER MAINTENANCE FACILITY It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:50 PM TO APRIL 21, 1993 AT 7:00 AM IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM FOR A MEETING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO APRIL 22, 1993 AT 8:00 AM FOR A TOUR OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER MAINTENANCE FACILITY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: _ P/ Co NCIL MEMBER DATE 79 _of - FY COU■ IL MEM :ER DAT, ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD. 1 17