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Home My WebLink About07/13/1993 Business Meeting 3 2? CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JULY 13, 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 (present after 2:15 p.m.) 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 Mayor Berndt reported the Visioning 2010 Committee will hold its first meeting regarding growth management of urban boundaries on July 15th. She emphasized the importance of these meetings and encouraged everyone to attend. Bob Shampine, Code Administration Manager, reported on the status of the cleanup of the Union Gospel Mission site and Lee's Music site. 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. 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 READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Semon absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) I/ *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1, 1993 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the June 1, 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. JULY 13, 1993 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION A. PRESENTATION BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION REGARDING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Toni Garnder, Coordinator, presented Mayor Berndt with a T- shirt in recognition of continued support of the National Night Out campaign. This year's national night out will be August 3rd, with a kickoff rally to be held at the Yakima Indian Nation Cultural Center in Toppenish on August 2nd. Ms. Gardner invited Council members to participate. Betty Gilbert, Program Assistant, requested a City bus or Trolley join the motorcade, which will travel to the kickoff rally. Mayor Berndt recognized the hard work that is done on this program every year. The request to use a City bus or trolley was referred to staff. Council Member Beauchamp encouraged everyone to participate in the block parties. He described the Night Out program as an excellent way to demonstrate against crime in the community. David Hawkins advised Council about a contract for a program he developed to win the war on drugs. Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, asked Council questions about the funding source for the proposed law and justice center. Mayor Berndt explained that Council has been considering a variety of options, and no determinations have been made. City Manger Zais stated he would provide Mr. Mathews with a copy of a report that went to Council last fall concerning possible funding sources. 7. REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF WESTSIDE MERCHANTS' REQUEST FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON YAKIMA AVENUE BETWEEN 1ST AND 12TH AVENUES DURING SPECIFIED HOURS Pleas Green, Chief of Police, explained that the proposed ordinance came as a result of several options and alternatives suggested at meetings of Westside Merchants. Offered in lieu of an anti - cruising ordinance, this proposed ordinance does not restrict anyone from being on Yakima Avenue, but rather will serve to reduce the congregating of people - -which is typically when problems start happening. Although it is not the total solution, it is the correct first step to help reduce the problems experienced by merchants and residents in this area. There was, discussion regarding the parking restrictions, and its enforcement. Jerry Henderson, President of the Westside Merchants and Business Association, commented about the concern for the businesses that are open at night. He emphasized that there will be no impact on the businesses. Mr. Henderson stated that he has been unofficially approached by the 1993 -1994 Class of Davis High School who said they are concerned that occasionally when graffiti and vandalism occurs in the Westside area, it is 2 3 2 9 JULY 13, 1993 attributed to their students. have asked if they can help, and they are going to provide manpower to clean walls, graffiti and to help repair vandalism. In addition, the Rebound staff has been meeting for cleanup in the area. Mr. Henderson believes that this ordinance is just one tool (additional lighting in the area is also being considered) to help make the area better for business and for people to live in. Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, speaking on behalf of the Yakima Chapter of United We Stand, explained that some of their members have brought up the subject of curfews. Mr. Mathews explained that some lower valley towns are enacting curfews, and the threat of lawsuits by ACLU certainly should not deter the Council from doing the same thing. He suggested that the police should be provided with cameras to take pictures. Council Member Brado thanked the Westside Merchants for their willingness to try to resolve this problem. Council Member Buchanan commented about the need to correct an error in the proposed ordinance to reflect the parking restriction only go to 9th Avenue. Council Barnett commented that he had asked whether or not this has been agreed to by all the parties concerned and the answer is yes. Ordinance No. 93 -34 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO AMEND TO REMOVE NUMBER 3, 8, AND 9 UNDER B. The motion on the amendment carried by unanimous voice vote. The motion on the amended ordinance carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 34, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic, prohibiting parking on both sides of Yakima Avenue and intersecting avenues between First Avenue and 10th Avenue during specified hours, creating handicapped exemptions, and amending Section 9.50.060 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Bob Shampine, Code Administration Manager, reported that the properties at Washington Avenue /Queen and 1804 Fruitvale Blvd. were removed from the list. Mr. Baitz, 206 South 17th Avenue explained the situation at 208 South 17th Avenue. Resolution No. R -93 -72 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 72, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 3 330 JULY 13, 1993 *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AMENDING CONTRACT WITH THE YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM (CONTINUED FROM 7/6/93) RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -73, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of the First Amendment to the City of Yakima - Yakima Area Arboretum Agreement. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE CITY TREASURER'S PETTY CASH AND CHANGE FUND RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -74, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. R- 93 -47, adopted May 25, 1993, and authorizing the existence of Change funds, and other Petty Cash funds, within the various Funds of the City of Yakima. *11. REPORT FROM DIRECT ADMINISTRATORS REGARDING 1992 ANNUAL HEALTH CARE PLAN The 1992 Year -End Medical Insurance Report submitted by Direct Administrators, was accepted. *12. APPROVAL OF THE 1992 YEAR END AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REPORT The 1992 Annual Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance Report was accepted. *13. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JULY 20, 1993 ON SMITH /LUKEHART PARTNERSHIP REZONE AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF NORTH 40TH AVENUE AND KERN WAY July 10, 1993 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the rezone and subdivision application for property in the vicinity of North 40th Avenue and Kern Way as requested by Smith /Lukehart Partnership. *14. APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER 1993 TREASURY REPORT The First Quarter 1993 Treasury Report was accepted. *15. APPROVAL OF 1992 VEHICLE COLLISION REPORT The 1992 Vehicle Collision Report was accepted. 16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE DISCONTINUING FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY OF RESETTING PRIVATE FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Dave Bachmann, Battalion .Chief, explained why the Fire Department needs to discontinue their current policy of resetting private fire alarm systems. The two main reasons for this change include the danger of liability that comes from the "reliance of owner /operators who are used to the Fire Department 4 331 JULY 13, 1993 resetting their alarms and because the resetting of private fire alarm systems takes time and reduces the ability of the Department to respond to other calls. There is an existing ordinance that charges the owner of the property with maintaining their systems; however, it is necessary for the Council to implement this change by passing an ordinance in order to properly notify all private fire alarm system owners or operators in the City. When a private fire alarm system is activated, the Fire Department would still contact them to make sure they're aware that a problem exists with their system, but would not actually do the resetting. Council Member Barnett commented that he was glad to see that these people will be notified of the situation. It is a very commendable and cooperative way to maintain the safety of property. In response to a question from Council Member Beauchamp, Battalion Chief Bachmann described the procedure that would be followed as well as what method of notification would be used when a private fire alarm system is activated. City Attorney Vanek provided legal explanation regarding public notification. There was discussion among Council members and staff regarding this proposed policy. Mayor Berndt commented that perhaps we need to notify them by letter. Bob Mansfield, Mansfield Alarm Company, provided explanation about segregating public and private alarm systems along with resetting them. He also described the UL organization. There was continued discussio regarding the problems that arise when systems need to be reset as well as the need to notify the public of this change. Bob Shampine provided explanation of the notification procedure used in the Code Administration Office. Ordinance No. 93 -35 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5 - 2 roll call vote; Brado and Sims voting nay. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFICATION TO ALL AFFECTED BUSINESSES AND ALARM COMPANIES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 35, AN ORDINANCE relating to fire protection; discontinuing the Yakima Fire Department's current policy of resetting private fire alarm systems; and enacting a new Section 10.03.095 to the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *17. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE 1993 REBOUND PLUS BUDGET An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds into the 1993 Rebound Plus budget for an additional 1993 grant for the Urban Pilot Project, having been read by title only at the June 22, 1993 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. 5 332 JULY 13, 1993 ORDINANCE NO. 93 -36, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1993 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $22,785 in the Rebound Plus Fund for expenditure during 1993 for an additional 1993 grant award from the State Department of Community Development for the Urban Pilot Project. 18. OTHER BUSINESS Council was provided a video of the keynote speaker at the AWC conference, who is the author of "Reinventing Government." Mayor Berndt reported on the workshops both she and City Manager Zais recently attended at the Conference. City Manager Zais reported staff distributed copies of the corrected water rate ordinance that was passed last week. Executive Session It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO A BRIEF EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF 'PENDING LITIGATION FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from City Engineer regarding North First Avenue Status Report. 7/8/93; June 1993 Monthly Project Progress Report for the Yakima Railroad Area; Yakima County Development Association 2nd Quarter 1993 Report; Letter from State Office of Financial Management regarding population determinations for cities, towns and counties; Trolley Ridership Monthly Report for June 19931; Legal Department Monthly Report for May 1993; Agenda for July 8, 1993 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of the May 27 and June 24, 1993 meetings; Agenda for July 12, 1993 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its June 14, 1993 meeting; Article from July 5, 1993 City & State, "A Boston Water Bill Party Over Rates "; Central Washington International Trade Resource Center Trade Services Newsletter for July 1993; and "The Changing Northwest" Newsletter of the Northwest Policy Center, University of Washington Graduate School of Public Affairs, Vol. 5, Issue 2, May 1993. 6 333 JULY 13, 1993 19 . ADJOURNMENT Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m. I/ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY : � / ' / ; /5 i , : I 1/, . ✓G • O i DATE C +U►'IL M : R BATE ATTEST: A • CITY CLERK MAYOR MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD. 7