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Home My WebLink About05/18/1993 Business Meeting 266 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON MAY 18, 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 Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Miriam Brown presented background information about the educational exchange program with the Russian Sister City of Derbent. Describing the high school students as part of the future generation of "new Russia," Ms. Brown introduced Uriyat Alekberova, President of Derbent Sister City Organization; Perikhanum Davoudova, Teacher; Anna Shakhbazova, Teacher; Zinaida Suleimanova, 10th grade student; Konstantine Sladkov, 11th grade student (Russian students graduate after 11th grade); Elmira Shabanova, 10th grade student; and Murad Alidjanov, 11th grade student. Uriyat Alekberova presented Mayor Berndt with gifts from the City of Derbent that included a little carpet made especially for this occasion by the fifth grade children from an orphanage. A. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Berndt proclaimed May 21 -May 31, 1993 as "Poppy Days" in the City of Yakima whereby she officially recognized the American Legion's worthy fund raising campaign. 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. Mayor Berndt announced that Item No. 12 was removed from the Agenda and was tabled for one week. 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 preceded by as asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 269 MAY 18, 1993 *5 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 23, 1993 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the February 23, 1993 Business meeting, was approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council Members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. PRESENTATION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING ALL AMERICAN CITY COMPETITION The All American City Group, Curtis King, Cec Vogt, Ester Huey and Greg Stewart, gave their ten - minute presentation which will be presented to the panel of judges in Tampa, Florida. Wendy Warren, Cable Communications Manager, Mark LeCuyer, from Marq's Packaging, and Marketa Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, were recognized for their participation in producing the video that will be used in the competition. Mayor Berndt read a letter from Governor Mike Lowry who congratulated the Chamber of Commerce and the City on this well deserved recognition as one of thirty finalists in the All American City competition. 7. REPORT FROM TRADEC ON AG SHOWCASE Scott Jackson, President of Tradec, presented a status report on the plans for the 1993 Washington State Agricultural Showcase. He emphasized some of the developments surrounding the 2nd Annual Showcase and recognized the Steering Committee's participation, which includes representation from the various elements of agriculture throughout the _state. He indicated -there is a lot of visibility in terms of people who will be attending, both from the public and private sector and further indicated the continued exhibitor recruitment activities taking place. He thanked the Council for their participation and invited them to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony on opening day. , 8. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REZONE REQUEST OF THE HOUSING FOUNDATION This being the time set for a public meeting, Joan Davenport, Supervising Associate Planner, described the location of property pertaining to the Housing Foundation's application to rezone one parcel from M -1, Light Industrial to R -3, Multi - Family Residential. Although there is no project tied to this 2 2 MAY 18, 1993 rezone application, which needs Council approval, Ms. Davenport explained the Housing Foundation's proposed use of the property. She recommended the rezone be approved even though they would not normally encourage single family homes to be located next to an industrial area. It is compatible with the area since the location is near a park and existing residential uses, and as Council Member Barnett added, it would create a more logical boundary for the two zoning districts. Mayor Berndt asked for anyone present wishing to comment on this rezone. There being no one wishing to speak, the public meeting was closed. Ordinance No. 93 -24 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. For public disclosure purposes, all Council members declared no exparte contact. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT AS PART OF THE REZONE, THE PURCHASERS BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING THAT THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO AN M -1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE ZONE AND IT COULD BE A HINDRANCE TO THEM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 24, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning; rezoning a .58 acre parcel of land located at 802 Hathaway, Yakima, Washington from Light Industrial (M -1) to Multi - Family Residential (R -3); and amending the zoning map of the City of Yakima. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Judy Ayon presented Council with a petition for rezone of the property in the vicinity north of Pacific and east of Fair. City Manager Zais explained that it would be appropriate to refer this petition to staff for further study and examination of the proposal and then return with a presentation to consider the request in public session. There was a consensus among Council members to refer the petition to staff for further study and examination. David Hawkins, 215 North 2nd Avenue, spoke about violent crime in Yakima County and acts of vandalism occurring within the -City limits. He described his program and stated that the statistics could be improved by using it. 3 271 MAY 18, 1993 *10. NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF LINCOLN AND 16TH AVENUE (STANDARD MOTIONS A & B) May 18, 1993 was set as the time of a meeting with the initiating parties who have signed a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings, the initiating parties being: Jake P. Leingang, Richard E. & Cicely Walker, Gaylord B. & Valda Newby, Gerald E. & Sherry Wilson, Royce D. Pierson, William C. Clement, Jack Cahoon, Alvin R. Cleaver, Ronald & Doug Pendelton, Herbert Ritter, James F. & Linda J. Siegel, E. K. Reishcl, and Alene E. Warren.. The annexation proposed by the above listed parties was accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area proposed to be annexed was required to assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and staff was directed to file a Notice of Intent to Annex with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1993 BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT PLAN (STATE MANDATED) RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -45, A RESOLUTION adopting the 1993 Biosolids Management Plan for the City of Yakima, Washington. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR THE GREENWAY SOUTH PROJECT Removed from Agenda and tabled for one week. *13. APPROVAL OF APRIL 1993 BUDGET REPORT The April 1993 Budget Report was accepted. 14. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Berndt requested Council think about appointing voting delegates to the Association of Washington "Cities (AWC) Conference to be held in Yakima on June 23 -25, 1993. A list of the respondents to the City's request to serve on the Capital Improvement Committee was presented, and it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY, TO ACCEPT THOSE ON THE LIST AS THE CITIZEN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The names on the list include Bob Alexander, Mulugeta Beyene, Bob Brown, Anne Caffery, Lynn Carmichael, Ellis Cummins, Daniel Enriques, Abe Gonzales, Jay Grandy, Lupita Gutierrez - Parker, Don Hinman, 4 272 • MAY 18, 1993 Phil Hoge, Dale Johnson, Deborah Krautwurm, Greg Luring, W.K. Moore, Gary Myhre, Oliver Nelson, Mike Nixon, Bruce Patterson, Virginia Santillanes, Maud Scott, Dennis Sertz, Guy Shinn, Dick Smith, Janet Snodgrass, and Jerry Sturgill. City Manager Zais requested a meeting with the City Liaison Committee, Mayor Pat Berndt and Council Members Lynn Buchanan and Clarence Barnett. Council Member Brado stated he was informed that business people on North 1st Street are experiencing similar problems as those voiced by the Westside Merchants (vandalism and break -ins). Council Member Beauchamp commented that because Management was excluded from increased compensation last year and since 1992 was a better year than anticipated, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK A 1993 MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PROPOSAL (FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY EXCLUDED). The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and Brado voting nay. Council Member Semon requested a meeting of the Council's Economic Development Committee be called to discuss the inclusion of temporary non - Council members. Council Member Sims reported the Westside Merchants group met and heard a presentation from the Police Department and from the Street Division regarding lighting. Information Items:, Items of information supplied to Council were: Notice of special meetings sponsored by Crime Task Force and West Side Merchants. 5/14/93; Memorandum from City Engineer regarding North First Avenue Status Report. 5/14/93; Letter from Yakima Valley Conference of Governments regarding June 2nd meeting pertaining to PTBA and Draft Bylaws. 5/4/93; Memorandum from Yakima Valley Conference of Governments regarding 1993 Amendments to the Growth Management Act. 5/11/93; Monthly Project Progress Report for Yakima Railroad Area for April 1993; Meeting Notice for May 1993 Transportation Improvement Board; Washington State Public Works Trust Fund Funded Projects for Yakima County; Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company during month of April 1993. 5/4/93; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of May 18, 1993; Monthly Permit Division Report for April 1993; 5 • 7 3 MAY 18, 1993 Minutes of the March 11, 1993 Community Development Advisory Committee; Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition Newsletter, May 1993, Number 8, "Community Response "; Article from May 1993 Planning, "Sustainability Comes to Main Street ? "; and Testimony before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, Government Management Report on 17 High -Risk Areas. 1/8/93 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO MAY 25, 1993 AT 7:30 AM, AT THE YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY FOR CITY /COUNTY RETREAT; THEN TO MAY 25, 1993 AT 1:30 PM FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION. The. motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 16. ADJOURNMENT TO MAY 25, 1993 AT 7 :30 A.M., YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY FOR CITY /COUNTY RETREAT; THEN TO MAY 25, 1993 AT 1:30 P.M. FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: �� ,// COUNCI MEMBER /DATE - 14 COUNCI MEMBER ' DATE ATTEST: my CITY CLERK MAYOR MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD. 6