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Home My WebLink About06/08/1993 Business Meeting 296 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JUNE 8, 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, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Members Lynn Buchanan and Skip Semon absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Invocation was given by Council Member Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS • Mayor Berndt read the proclamation declaring June 11, 12 & 13, 1993 as Tiinowit International Pow -Wow Days commemorating the signing of the Treaty of 1855. The celebration, which will represent people from various tribes throughout Canada and the United States, will be held in the Sundome. Over 1,000 Native American dancers, singers, and drummers will compete, and 200 arts and crafts vendors will participate in the three -day event. Mayor Berndt was presented with a key chain in recognition of the event. 4. PRESENTATION BY THE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE Events of the 4th of July celebration were announced and will be free to the public. Proceeds from the sale of buttons and local businesses are sponsoring the celebration. Buttons were sold to the Council members and County Commissioners Ingham and Lewis. 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 add Items Nos. 9 and 14 to 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 BARNETT, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Semon absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by as asterisk ( *) indicate 297 JUNE 8, 1993 items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 23 AND MAY 25, 1993 BUSINESS MEETINGS The minutes of the March 23 and May 25, 1993 Business Meetings, were approved, having been duly certified - accurate by two Council Members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLAN AND ORDINANCES This being the time set for the public hearing, John Elsden, Senior Project Planner, introduced Doug Schneider from the Department of Ecology in Olympia. Mr. Schneider presented information related to air quality in Yakima, specifically related to carbon monoxide air quality attainment issues. He explained that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency can redesignate an area from nonattainment to attainment status when specific standards are met. Among those requirements is that the monitoring and the evaluation of the monitoring network must show the air actually attained the standard. Another requirement includes a federally approved maintenance plan that demonstrates the standard will be maintained for a 12 -year period. Although Yakima violated the national health standard for carbon monoxide in the 1970s and 1980s, it did not violate the carbon monoxide standard during the 1989 -1990 classification period specified by the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1991. Currently, Yakima is meeting the carbon monoxide standard. There was further discussion among Council members and Mr. Schneider pertaining to the improvement of air quality and how the implementation of the Commute Trip Reduction Program relates to that issue. John Elsden presented a brief summary of the proposed Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program. He explained that each Major Employer (as defined by the Act) must develop and implement a CTR Program that will encourage its employees to achieve reductions in vehicle miles traveled and single occupancy vehicle rates. In order to address comments and answer questions from Council members, Mr. Elsden also explained some of the definitions found in the plan, including "Major employer" and "Major worksite." The legislation only takes into consideration the arrival time between 6 and 9 a.m. and the number of employees that work full time, year around. In addition, he commented about the City of Yakima's CTR plan currently being developed which contains two affected worksites, City Hall and the City Shops Complex. Mr. Elsden further commented about some concerns expressed to him by some 2 298 JUNE 8, 1993 affected employers. They have suggested other major employers, who are not affected by the legislation, be encouraged to participate in the program on a voluntary basis. This suggestion will be further considered as the program is developed. Although he is not against the objectives and the goals of the state law, Council Member Barnett commented that there seems to be a lot of minutiae. Mr.. Elsden explained a checklist will probably be developed which will standardize the reporting process. Council Member Sims recognized the coordination efforts of Mr.Elsden and commented that a group of employers are working on a standard objective and mission statement. It will make the reporting easier to understand and to work with. Referring to the proposed ordinances, Mr. Elsden explained a penalty section has been added allowing the Director of Community Development to be the enforcer of the Commute Trip Reduction Plan. Mayor Berndt opened the Public Hearing for comments about the proposed Commute Trip Reduction Plan. Barry LaDuke, representing Northwest Windows and Patio Doors, 1705 Parsons Loop, commented his opposition to the criteria regarding the 6 -9 a.m. time frame contained in the "Major worksite" and "Affected employee" definition. He expressed concern because several very large employers will not be required to participate in the program. He suggested the criteria be reevaluated to include employers who have shift workers. Mr. LaDuke requested consideration be given to the development of an incentive program to help employers attract employee participation in the CTR program. Council Member Barnett suggested that perhaps staff can develop ideas to overcome Mr. LaDuke's objections. In answer to a question from Council Member Beauchamp, Mr. LaDuke commented about the numerous opportunities provided him to contribute his ideas into this draft legislation during the past several months. He also commented about the tremendous effort Mr. Elsden has put forth keeping the affected employers in Yakima informed of all the current events regarding the draft plan. Council Member Brado referred to the additional elements, listed on page 6 of the draft ordinance, suggested for inclusion in the major employer's CTR program. These elements are included to encourage employee participation. There was further discussion among Council members and Mr. Elsden regarding the percentage of the work force affected by the proposed CTR program and the possibility of change in criteria contained in the legislation to possibly add particular groups. Council Member Brado suggested that this draft plan be 3 299 JUNE 8, 1993 implemented to see how it works and what happens before anything more restrictive is added. In answer to a question from Council Member Beauchamp, Mr. Elsden commented about I/ discussion with the Department of Ecology and the Energy Office about their concern over our SOV and VMT goal reduction of 5%. Council Member Brado commented about the increase in the amount of traffic and the possibility that the CTR program will help relieve that problem. Mayor Berndt commented about the high percentage of people in other areas of the country who are choosing alternative ways to get to work, such as taking the bus or riding a bicycle. Tom Silva, with the Yakima Clean Air Authority, voiced his support of the adoption of the CTR program. The associated benefit from having less cars driving around town is less carbon monoxide. He commented about the maintenance plan to be submitted that will be a step toward reaching attainment of the carbon monoxide problem. There being no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Berndt closed the Public Hearing. A. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLAN Ordinance No. 93 -28, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Semon absent. ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 28, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations, adopting a Commute Trip Reduction Plan and implementing measures as required by RCW 70.94.527; and enacting Chapter 5.90 "Commute Trip Reduction Plan" and Sections 5.90.010, 5.90.020, 5.90.030, 5.90.040, 5.90.050, 5.90.060, 5.90.070, 5.90.080, 5.90.090, and 5.90.100 thereof as a new chapter, new sections, and new subsections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLAN Ordinance No. 93 -29, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BARNETT, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Semon absent. ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 29, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations; clarifying application of violation provisions, creating new enforcement duties, and amending Sections. 5.01.010 and 5.01.030, both of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 4 30 0 JUNE 8, 1993 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Premetra Williams, 104 North 8th Street, spoke about the problems which are occurring from living next to the Yakima Center. Staff was directed to contact Mrs. Williams in the next week about the possibility of installing a fence. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, invited Council to the groundbreaking ceremony on June 15th for the Transit Center. Council Member Beauchamp inquired about the cleaning schedule of the buses. Staff will research the issue. *9. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ON CABLE TV SURVEY The Cable TV Survey report was accepted. 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Robert Shampine, Code Administration Manager, reported no changes to the report. There was no citizen present wishing to speak to the issue. Resolution No. R- 93 -54, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Semon absent. RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 54, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS WITH: A. ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL FOR SUMMER ARTSVAN PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 55, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement with the Allied Arts Council of Yakima Valley for the "ArtsVan Program." B. YAKIMA Y.M.C.A. FOR SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 56, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement with the Young Men's Christian Association of Yakima for a summer playground program. C. SALVATION ARMY OF YAKIMA FOR SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM AT MILROY PARK RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 57, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Salvation Army of Yakima to provide a Summer Playground Program at Milroy Park. • 5 301 JUNE 8, 1993 *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT OVER THE PP &L CANAL IN THE VICINITY OF NO. 40TH AVENUE, SOUTH OF SR12 RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 58, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement and grant of easement. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FREE BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE ON JULY 4, 1993 FOR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 59, A RESOLUTION providing for free shuttle bus service to the Yakima County Fairgrounds on July 4, 1993. *14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 30, AN ORDINANCE relating to streets and sidewalks; creating an obligation to remove snow from public sidewalks by the adjacent property owner or occupant; creating a civil infraction with monetary penalties for violations; authorizing exemptions; amending Sections 8.88.010 and 8.88.020, and enacting Section 8.88.030 all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 15. OTHER BUSINESS It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO JUNE 15, 1993 AT 7:00 AM FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION WITH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; THEN TO 1:00 PM TO CONTINUE RETREAT WITH THE YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT 104 NO. 4TH STREET. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan and Semon absent. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum from City Engineer regarding North First Avenue Status Report. 6/3/93; Letter from State Department of Ecology regarding I/ disposal of street sweepings. 5/25/93; Letter to Westside Merchants & Business Association regarding anti - graffiti program. 6/2/93; Memorandum from Director of Public Works and Supervising Traffic Engineer regarding Traffic Engineering Citizen Request and Activity Report for May 1993; Trolley Ridership Monthly Report for May 1993; Narcotics Enforcement First Quarter 1993 Report; Permit Division Monthly Report for May 1993; Article from the Newsletter of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, "Commuters' Choice on Traffic Congestion: Change Rush -Hour Habits or Pay the Price "; Article from May 6 302 JUNE 8, 1993 1993 Urban Land Institute Maaazine, "Hotel Market Trends "; and Article from June 3, 1993 Seattle Post Intelliaencer, "TCI Gets a County Ultimatum." 16. ADJOURNMENT TO JUNE 15, 1993 AT 7:00 A.M. FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION WITH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; THEN TO 1:00 P.M. TO CONTINUE RETREAT WITH THE YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT 104 NO. 4TH STREET Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m. \ti / / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: ! � � � / ft_ ` q/ OU - DAT 41 -- ' ''ems, - ��" COU IL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: /u.,. _A -A /.,: _ LL,__' CITY CLERK MAYOR MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD. 1 7