HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/1994 Business Meeting 454
CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
OCTOBER 25, 1994
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, Mayor Pat Berndt,
presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry
Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and
Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City
Attorney Paolella, 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 announced she will attend the Mayor's Institute
of Design, taking a portion of the I -82 design with her to be
examined by the other participants. She hopes to obtain
suggestions for this project.
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 of the Council to add Items
Nos. 12, 13 and 15 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 BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE
ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 27, 1994 BUSINESS
MEETING
The minutes of the September 27, 1994 Business meeting, was
approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
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5A. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS FOR YAKIMA'S FUTURE
Dave Dion, Chairman, introduced committee members of Citizens
for Yakima's Future. He commented that citizen participation
has been at the core of these three bond issues, thus
I/ eliminating all but the very essential items. He reported
the progress they have made in their campaign to pass all
three bond issues, for streets, fire and parks, on the
November 8 ballot. They have participated in meetings with
various groups, have held a press conference and sent out
press releases, have been on community television, and have
participated in other events to drum up support, both
financially and otherwise. Mayor Berndt expressed
appreciation for the hard work done by this committee.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING
MITIGATION FEES
Using charts reflecting projected enrollment trends and the
number of classrooms available, Peter Ansignh, Superintendent
of the West Valley School District, set forth reasons why the
implementation of impact /mitigation fees are being
considered. He cited increased enrollment stemming from
rapid growth and development in the West Valley School
District and declining revenues derived from timber harvest
on state lands impacting school funding as reasons to look at
this option. Although they will have to continue to run bond
issues to accommodate growth and will try to improve the
situation for state funding for school construction,
Mr. Ansignh explained the school district feels they need to
also pursue some kind of contribution from the development
community in order to maintain the quality of education that
is currently provided at an affordable rate for their
taxpayers.
Discussion followed concerning how subsidized housing impacts
the school system compared to the effect by the development
community. In addition to the subject of affordable housing,
there was also discussion concerning whether or not impact
fees would deter future growth in the West Valley area, which
would be in direct contrast with the intent of Growth
Management Act requirements.
I/ Mayor Berndt reported that a grant has been received for the
SEPA /GMA Integration Plan, which will establish a citizens
forum to contemplate these types of issues. There appeared
to be a consensus among Council members to let that group
study the topic of impact fees.
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7. OPEN FORUM REGARDING REFERENDUM 43:
A. PRESENTATION BY ESTER HUEY
Ester Huey, Executive Director of Yakima County Substance
Abuse Coalition, presented facts and background information
about Referendum 43 that is on the November 8, 1994 ballot.
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If approved by 50 percent of the voters, the referendum,
which is part of Senate House Bill 2319 passed during the
last legislature, would extend taxes on sales of cigarettes,
liquor, and pop syrup to fund violence reduction and drug
enforcement programs in the state of Washington. Ms. Huey
specifically listed and explained in detail how the outcome
of this election will directly impact programs such as
community networks in Yakima County and public health
services, the revised sentencing guidelines for firearm
related crimes; the violence reduction programs in schools,
and enhanced criminal penalties. Its passage would also
continue to support alcohol and drug abuse prevention,
intervention, and treatment programs currently funded by the
Omnibus Alcohol and Controlled Substance Act. If it fails,
the crime and drug /alcohol fighting programs and the enhanced
new criminal penalties will lose its funding, including
matching federal money. Ms. Huey also explained what the
current tax is and what the proposed tax would be. She
specifically listed the many drug and alcohol treatment
services and community programs that this referendum would
affect and emphasized the need for these services in the
entire area. Referring to spending priorities and how
allocations are determined, Ms. Huey explained the state has
developed a formula allocation for these funds that is based
on the number of incidents of particular problems in the
population. There was discussion about how this referendum
affects juvenile penalties.
Council Member Barnett brought an error in the Budget
Forecast to the attention of staff which relates to state
funding reductions.
B. PRESENTATION BY OTHERS
Mayor Berndt asked if there was anyone else who wished to
speak at this open forum, either for or against Referendum 43
or any other issue. There was no one wishing to speak.
8. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S
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RECOMMENDATION ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 906 NORTH
20TH AVENUE, REQUESTED BY LENA COUCH (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL
PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED)
This being the time set for the public meeting, Dan Valoff,
Associate Planner, briefly summarized the rezone request, the
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staff report, and was available ,to answer - questions. The
staff recommendation is to adopt the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation and direct staff to prepare the appropriate
legislation. There was discussion and comments concerning
compatibility and the lack of opposition from adjacent
I/ property owners.
Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and asked if anyone
would like to speak either for or against the request.
Carol Chauvin, on behalf of Lena Couch, explained the purpose
of the rezone request is to create consistent zoning with
adjacent property so the property can be sold to defray
Ms. Couch's medical care expenses.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to speak to this
issue. There being no one, the public meeting was closed.
After all Council members declared no exparte contact, it was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE
HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The motion
carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Brado voting nay.
9. PUBLIC MEETING TO ADOPT COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR 1993/1994
This being the time set for a public meeting, Dixie Kracht,
Block Grant Manager, presented the report. She pointed out
some changes in this report compared to last year's report.
There are more things happening and more awareness in the
community in the housing areas. She indicated vacancy rate
information contained in a letter from Dan Arnett, Yakima
Rental Service, will be included in the report. There were
questions and comments among Council members and staff
concerning vacancy rate information and affordability levels.
There were also questions and comments about the statistics
in the report, the agencies reporting the information, and
how the method of recording housing services requests might
affect the statistics. Staff was directed to change a
portion of the narrative reference from 60,000 people to
60,000 contacts, due to the cumulative factor of the
analysis.
I/ Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and asked if anyone
wished to comment.
Dan Arnett, Rental Service of Yakima, requested sources of
information be indicated in the report. He commented about
the affects that new construction has had on the average
rental market. The segment of the population that needs
housing assistance is the very low income. Mr. Arnett urged
that more be done to help them find a place to live.
Mr. Arnett also discussed the current housing trend in rental
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costs in the market, the cost of land development, and new
construction affecting the rental market. There was also
discussion about the vacancy rate.
Lee Arnett, Yakima Valley Rental Association, questioned some
of the statistics used in the report and Mayor Berndt
directed staff to clarify those areas of concern. Mr. Arnett
also commented about increased costs of construction and how
it affects affordable housing.
Bruce Bulamar, Housing Foundation, spoke about meeting the
housing needs of very low income people and very briefly
described a little bit about semi - private sector programs
also designated to help them. He also commented about
vacancy rates and the deteriorating effect that severely
substandard units have on the rental market. There was
discussion about the estimated number of substandard units
which need to be removed from the market, the importance of
the trickle down theory in housing, and the need to address
the serious overcrowding problem that exists.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to speak to this
issue. There being no one, she closed the public meeting.
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE
THIS FOR SUBMISSION TO HUD WITH CHANGES AS SUGGESTED.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LAUREL STREET
WATER LID NO. 1051 (SEE ORDINANCE)
Council Member Beauchamp excused himself from discussion on
this item due to a possible conflict of interest.
This being the time set for the public hearing, Al Rose,
Office Engineer, and Mary Lovell, Engineering Tech I, were
available to answer questions concerning this issue.
Mr. Rose summarized the details of this LID and estimated the
final assessment amount.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked for anyone
wishing to comment on the Final Assessment Roll. There being
no one, she closed the public hearing.
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Ordinance No. 94 -64 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by a 6 -0 roll call vote; Beauchamp
temporarily absent and not voting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 94 -64, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima,
Washington, approving and confirming the final assessment
roll for Local Improvement District No. 1051, which has been
created and established for the purpose of paying the cost of
certain water improvements in the City of Yakima; and levying
and assessing the amount thereof against the lots, tracts,
parcels of land and other property shown on said roll.
11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bev Luby Bartz, 114 North 7th Street, requested that a local
resident be considered to serve on the Yakima Center's
Expansion Steering Committee. The request was referred to
Kathy Coffey, Executive Director.
Richard Andring referred to his previous suggestions
regarding Transit stops by Davis High School and staff's
response to those suggestions. He stated that staff must
have misinterpreted his suggestions because staff did not
correctly respond to his suggestions. He also requested a
bus stop at Walnut and 9th Avenue. Staff .was directed to
review Mr. Andring's suggestions.
Laura Miller questioned the Police Department's handling of
an accident involving her daughter, which, to her, seemed to
discriminate against her daughter. City Manager Zais
reported that an investigation was already underway and
Council will be provided with a report on the incident.
*12. REPORT AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING QUIT CLAIM DEED TRANSFER OF
PROPERTY AT MARTIN LUTHER KING PARK TO YAKIMA SCHOOL
DISTRICT #7
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 135, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the Mayor of the City of Yakima to sign a Quit
Claim Deed and deliver the Deed to the Yakima School
District.
I/ *13. PRESENTATION OF 1995 PRELIMINARY BUDGET FORECAST (CONTINUED
FROM OCTOBER 11, 1994 — PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED)
The 1995 Preliminary Budget Forecast was accepted.
The meeting recessed from 4:00 p.m. until 4:10 p.m.
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14. RECONSIDERATION OF COST OF SERVICE STUDY /PRE- TREATMENT FEE
PROPOSAL (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 11, 1994 - PLEASE BRING MATERIAL
PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED)
Council Member Barnett submitted a proposal which would
change the method of allocation of the Public Utility Tax.
Staff was given an opportunity to analyze the proposal and to
determine what impact to services this would mean. It was
MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BERGER TO TABLE THIS
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UNTIL THE 15TH OF NOVEMBER. The motion carried by 6 -0
voice vote; Buchanan temporarily absent.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEK OF OCTOBER 24 -30,
1994 AS NATIONAL UNFUNDED MANDATES WEEK
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -136, A RESOLUTION declaring
October 24 -30, 1994 as Unfunded Mandates Week in the City of
Yakima.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUNDS FOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -137, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City manager to apply for a loan from the
Washington State Community Public Works Trust Fund to finance
improvements to public infrastructure in the vicinity of Elks
Park.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO POLICY REGARDING CLAIMS
SETTLEMENT POLICY
The amendment to the City's Claims Settlement Policy was
accepted.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CBD
PROPERTY AND PARKS PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -138, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to obtain
professional real estate appraisal services relating to
potential purchase and sale transactions for property in the
Central Business District and at a City park.
*19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
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WITH ZAREMBA CLAIMS, INC. FOR GENERAL PROPERTY CASUALTY
CLAIMS ADJUDICATION SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -139, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a contractual agreement with Zaremba Claims
Services, Inc. for claims adjusting services for damage
claims filed against the City of Yakima.
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*20. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION' REGARDING YAKIMA CENTER
EXPANSION:
A. REPORT AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
I/ AGREEMENT WITH TRAHO FOR DESIGN WORK
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -140, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of a Professional Services Agreement with TRAHO,
Inc. regarding the Yakima Center Expansion Project.
B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR THE EXPANSION
OF THE YAKIMA CENTER (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds
for design alternatives for the expansion of the Yakima
Center, having been read by title only, was laid on the table
for one week, until November 1, 1994.
*21. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET:
A. THIRD QUARTER 1994 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPORT
The Third Quarter 1994 Accounts Receivable Status Report was
accepted.
B. THIRD QUARTER 1994 BUDGET REPORT
The Third Quarter 1994 Revenue and Expenditure Report
(Budget) Report was accepted.
*22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING THE HEARING EXAMINER'S
RECOMMENDATION ON THE MASTER APPLICATION FOR THE FAULCONER
REZONE
ORDINANCE NO. 94 -65, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property
located at and near 502 N. 18th Avenue in Yakima, Washington
from Two Family Residential (R -2) to Local Business (B -2) and
amending the zoning map of the Yakima Urban Area accordingly;
and providing Class 2 approval, subject to certain
conditions, for an automobile service facility.
*23. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CBD LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds
for the CBD Lighting Improvements project, having been read
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by title only at the October 11, 1994 Council meeting, was
brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 66, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1994
budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of
$69, 947 in the Central Business District Capital Improvement
Fund for expenditure during 1994 for a street lighting
project.
24. OTHER BUSINESS 1/
City Manager Zais reported the City received the
Distinguished Budget Award for the 1994 budget from the GFOA.
John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, provided Council
Members with a tentative schedule for the budget study
sessions. After brief discussion, it was determined that the
budget hearing scheduled for November 15, 1994 would be
continued to November 29, 1994 at 9:00 a.m. Council Member
Sims requested a policy issue be developed regarding the
discontinuance of the obsolete fire alarm systems.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum
from City Senior Project Planner regarding Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan: Monthly Status Report for September
1994. 10/21/94; Third Quarter 1994 Y -PAC Production Report;
Letter from Engineer Associate Desgrosellier regarding
Railroad Water Area - Watermain Extension Project, Zone 2
East (Invitation to Bid). 10/19/94; SunTran October 1994
newsletter; Report of the Chief of Police for September
1994; Minutes of the October 6, 1994 Bicycle /Pedestrian
Advisory Committee meeting; Article from October 17, 1994
Seattle Post - Intelligencer, "Up Against the Wal- Mart ";
Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of
October 25, 1994; AWC workshop on GMA Regulations: Ideas
That Can Work for You; About Growth Quarterly Publication;
Fall 1994; Watershed Events Newsletter; October 1994;
Notice of Document Review on The Tentative Agreement on the
Environmental Restoration Refocusing at Hanford; Hanford
Update Newsletter; Sept. /Oct. 1994; and Letter from
Governor Mike Lowry transmitting copy of Executive Order
relating to Council on Families, Youth and Justice and draft
reports. .10/17/94
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25. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING:
A. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (YPPA)
B. PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION
1/ It was MOVED. BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE
INTO-EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1994, AT
10:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, FOR A
JOINT PUBLIC' HEARING WITH THE YAKIMA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN
AREA ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED FROM 10/11/94) . The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
26. ADJOURNMENT TO NOVEMBER 1, 1994 AT 10:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE
YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED FROM 10/11/94)
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are
available in the City Clerk's Office
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