HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/1993 Study Session / Business Meeting 285
CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JUNE 1, 1993
BUSINESS MEETING /STUDY SESSION
I/ 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, Skip Semon, and Bernard Sims present on
roll call. Council Member Lynn Buchanan absent and excused.
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
Council Member Semon acknowledged the employees from SeaFirst
Bank who volunteered to clean -up an area of the City. Along
those lines, Assistant City Manager Rice acknowledged employees
from the Housing Office who had recently worked with SeaFirst
volunteers in a Housing- Rebound clean -up.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE HOUSING FOUNDATION
Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager, presented a brief summary of
the Neighborhood Improvement Project. She requested funding for
the project that will be used to address housing needs of low
and moderate income people, particularly the housing condition
as it relates to the State Landlord Tenant Laws and code
enforcement. Ms. Kracht emphasized the importance of not
displacing existing residents and explained that this program is
not a duplication, but rather an enhancement of existing
programs. Council Member Barnett requested specific information
.regarding the amount of money being requested and there was a
considerable amount of discussion among Council members and
staff regarding the source of funding. Ms. Kracht introduced
I/ Patty Houts- Hussey, Chairperson of the Housing Foundation, who
explained more about their organization, the project, and
implementation of the program. There was discussion about what
repairs would be made and how the money would be allocated per
house, as well as the status of the funding that will come from
other sources. There was further discussion regarding what will
be required of the applicants. Jill Denton, Evergreen Legal
Services, explained the coordination of the inkind services of
the various agencies that deal with housing related problems.
After further discussion regarding the funding needed to
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implement the Neighborhood Improvement Project, John Hanson,
Director of Finance & Budget, recommended the source of funds to
be used. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO
IMPLEMENT THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO
USE RE- ASSIGNED FUNDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT BUDGET. There was further discussion among
Council members regarding whether to use contingency funds or
money from the General Fund. The question was called for a
vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote; Buchanan absent.
5. 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. 9 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 SEMON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED,
BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk
( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one
motion without further discussion.)
*6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 16, 1993 BUSINESS MEETING AND
MAY 11 AND 25, 1993 ADJOURNED MEETINGS
The minutes of the March 16, 1993 Business meeting and May 11
and 25, 1993 Adjourned meetings,' were approved, having been duly
certified accurate by two Council Members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
*8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH PLSA
ENGINEERING & SURVEYORS, FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
ON THE RAILROAD AREA PUBLIC DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM EXTENSION
DESIGN PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 52, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution
of a contract for engineering service with PLSA Engineering &
Surveying.
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9. PRESENTATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT 1992 ANNUAL REPORT
Council Member Brado commented about the elimination of the
arson investigator position and asked how this will relate to
I/ future arson investigations. Gerald Beeson, Fire Chief,
explained they had planned to utilize state investigators, but
the state has also cut back their arson investigation personnel.
He indicated consideration needs to be given in next year's
budget whether to fill this position. At Council Member Brado's
request, Chief Beeson provided an update about the Fire Rating,
and described what is being done to improve it. He reported the
next inspection will be in April 1994. Mayor Berndt suggested
that possibly a county -wide fire inspector be considered. There
was discussion among Council members regarding 911 operation
system issues and the need for discussion to take place with
county officials. Mayor Berndt reported the issue is scheduled
to be addressed at an upcoming Public Safety Committee meeting
with a final recommendation coming in early July. Chief Beeson
commented about the Firefighter Reserve Program. The program is
working very well with a tremendous amount of interest being
shown. It appears to be well received by the regular
firefighters as well as the reserves. The placement of a paid
officer at the station has been a tremendous asset to that
program. There was further discussion regarding the possibility
of expanding the program to other stations and what improvements
could be made to further facilitate the program's acceptance.
Chief Beeson commented about the increase in responses with the
majority of those responses being emergency medical services and
whether this trend is expected to continue. He explained the
trend was down during the first four months of 1993 and
emphasized emergency calls will increase as the City continues
to expand. He indicated the department will have maximum
staffing by late summer when the positions are filled through
the promotional process currently underway. It was MOVED BY
BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE 1992 FIRE
DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Buchanan absent.
*10. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR:
A. STREET REPAIRS
I/ An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds
for street maintenance of Yakima Avenue, South 1st Street, 2nd
Street, Chestnut Avenue, Naches Avenue, North 5th Avenue and "I"
Street, having been read by title only at the previous meeting
was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 25, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1993 budget
for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $180,232
in the Streets and Traffic Fund for expenditure during 1993 for
temporary street repairs.
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B. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO SWAN PARK
An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds
for the purchase of property to expand Swan Park, having been
read by title only at the previous meeting was brought before
the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 26, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1993 budget
for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $20,750
in the 331 - Parks Capital Fund for expenditure during 1993 to
purchase land so that Swan Park can be expanded.
C. A SUMMER PALS PROGRAM
An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds
for a Summer Handicapped Day Camp (Summer Pals Program), having
been read by title only at the previous meeting was brought
before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 27, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1993 budget
for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $13,016
in the Parks and Recreation Fund for expenditure during 1993 for
a Summer Handicapped Day Camp.
11. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REGARD STATUS OF YAKIMA GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic Development,
requested that Council approve the GMA timetable outlined in his
report. He asked for Council direction regarding critical areas
as well as authorization for staff to proceed with developing
the potential critical area map. He indicated they have been
working closely with the County in all of these areas.
Mr. Valenzuela explained . that critical areas are required to be
identified and included in all Growth Management documents. He
provided examples of types of critical areas.
John Elsden, Senior Project Planner, presented a status report
on the Growth Management planning process. He referred to the
proposed completion schedule and provided specific information
about the state requirements for Urban Growth Areas and Critical
Areas. There was discussion among Council members regarding the
designation of Urban Growth Areas, its long range implications,
and the roles of both the City and the County in the decision
making process. Mr. Elsden explained that the critical issue in
the boundary is service provision cost and who provides it. One
of the key elements of the Growth Management Act is to provide
services in a more efficient manner to contain sprawl. The
Department of Community Development wants to see a draft of our
growth areas by August of this year. There was further
discussion among Council members and staff regarding the
environmental analysis. Because the City has a large urban
area, it will have the lead on the environmental analysis, and
the county will do the analysis of the unincorporated areas.
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• Areas and resource land designations, there
was considerable amount, . of discussi `reg the need to move
more quickly in order to meet some of the deadlines to avoid
State imposed. sanction's: ` The 'staff 'recommendation 'includes
continuing to work on Growth Management.. with, the County, .but .the
City will also designate and work on its Critical Areas while
the County works on theirs. Eventually two documents will
`` 'µ ``'be merged' 'At the 'appropriate time. ' kr.'' `E1'saen'' "described the
, ,.. par,tici,pati4on,, fort. and - what taken -- plate -in - that
area which' will be instrumental in the development next, year of
3'.,< the I've Plan a`n get' together with
,• other groups ,to discuss how the Growth management" Plan will
guide the community for the next ' 10 to 20 years. Mr Elsden
,reported that the time has been extended - .to July. of 1994 to
allow for completion of the Comprehensive Plan with an
additional six month extension for development regulations.
Council Member Barnett commented that Urban Growth Area has an
important impact on °•people: It would bete =lpful if the citizens
knew what the proposed boundaries,. are. There, was discussion
"t' ' "'';`among 'members and staff regarding the probable impact
w , ; rt this , issue, will have on the .community - part.ic:ulaiiy those
concerned about the state requirement, that .,al,l; urban type
'development only occur inside the designated growth area. There
was discussion regarding the need to educate people before the
public hearing process begins, because most people will not
understand the Growth Management process. Council Member Sims
suggested a video be prepared to explain and outline what Growth
Management is all about. It„ was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP,
SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE TIMELINE The motion
' carried by unanimous voice Vote; Buchanan absent.'g there was
continued discussion a mong,.Council,members r impact
on'the community that the Growth Management Act will have.
Glenn Valenzuela requested that Council provide "names of any
individuals, groups, or organizations who might like -to have
staff make a presentation to them regarding the Growth
Management Plan. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY
SIMS, TO WORK ON CRITICAL AREAS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
COUNTY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan
absent.
12. REPORT REGARDING PURCHASING DIVISION RELOCATION,
CENTRALIZATION /WAREHOUSING"
Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager, introduced this item and was
available to answer questions: •There was discussion among
Council members regarding the report and the current purchasing
system within the City. Council Member Semon suggested there
are ways to improve the purchasing system without spending
$1.5 million. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY
BEAUCHAMP, TO APPOINT A SUB - COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS SEMON AND SIMS TO REVIEW THE PURCHASING
CENTRALIZATION /WAREHOUSING ISSUE.• The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent.
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13. REVIEW OF DRAFT SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE
This issue was brought back for further review from the May 4th
Council meeting. There was discussion among Council members
and b E1-16 this 'ordinance' - including
sthe-;provisi-on y,that•-; emphasiz.esthe pb1ig ,a
reasonable effort to clear the snow and ice. The new ordinance
includes a provision considering 'a violation ;-as' a civil
infraction instead of a misdemeanor. In order to address a
concern about enforcement of the ordinance expressed by Council
Member Beauchamp, Police Chief Green described the enforcement
procedure and explained the response would be on a citizen
complaint basis. They would try to make contact with the
take: 'care of it, or help
:get- s'Omeonet.* there' to -he ge t. of in _order:. to
prevent ,. someone frpm being injured. Mayor Berndt suggested
that the volunteer prOgrarii15e ekpafided''tO' help - Elderlli---and
disabled people with snow and ice removal. It was MOVED BY
SIMS, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO BRING BACK A FINALIZED
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5-1 voice vote; Beauchamp
voting nay; Buchanan absent.
14. OTHER' BUSINESS' A
None.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Presentation on
June 3, .1993L by u .,„p „ ,C,ongressman„ Jay Inslee regarding The
Yakima River Enhancement Plan: "A Project Whose Time Has Come
Tb PrepTfie' - Cerittar'Wattington Economy , For The •21st
Century"; Memorandum,from_City Engineer regarding North First
Avenue Status Report. 5/20/93; Yakima Avenue/I-82 InterChanje
and Fair Avenue April 1993 Progress Report from CH2M Hill.
5/20/93; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental
Planning as of June 1, 1993; Metropolitan Yakima Comprehensive
Plan Status Report as of May 1, 1993; Monthly Annexation Status
Report. for. May 19931 .. , May 1993: ,Monthly Report from City of
Yakima Rebowid, plus Of fice of Housing and Neighborhood
Conservation May 199 i%f6h R'et;ort; Agenda for the May 27,
1993 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of its March
25 and April 22, 1993 meetings; Minutes of the March 24, 1993
Yakima Housing Authority Board meeting.
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15. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
it—was MOVED .-BY SIMS,- SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE
INTO .EXECUTIVE .SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES FOR
THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING -PENDING LITIGATION. The
motion carried by unanimous-voice vote; Buchanan absent.
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Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, Council
returned to open session.
Resolution No. R - 93 -53 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Buchanan absent..
16. ADJOURNMENT TO JUNE 8, 1993 FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION AMONG
COUNCIL MEMBERS
It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 4:12 PM TO JUNE 7, 1993 AT
8:30 AM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AND THEN ADJOURN TO
JUNE 8, 1993 AT 7:00 AM AT THE YAKIMA CENTER. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote'; Buchanan absent.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: A%
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE /
COUNCIL MEMB DATE
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD.
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