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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1994 Business Meeting 471 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 1, 1994 I/ 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, Assistant City Attorney Peterson, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) Wendy Warren, Cable Communications Manager, invited Council and the public to watch the live election coverage from the Courthouse on November 8, 1994. 4. CONSENT AGENDA • Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether 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. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicated items on the Consent Agenda handled under one I/ motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 27, AND OCTOBER 11, 1994 ADJOURNED MEETINGS The minutes of the September 27, and October 11, 1994 Adjourned Meetings, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 472 NOVEMBER 1, 1994 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO CITIZENS REGARDING SCHOOL BUS INCIDENT Larry Petry, Yakima School Superintendent, introduced Brenda Stevenson and Susan Willoughby. He recognized their bravery and dedication shown during a recent attempted school bus hi- jacking. Mayor Berndt honored them with plaques of 1/ appreciation. Karen Roberts, City Clerk, extended a personal thank you to these two women since a foreign exchange student who is staying with her family was on the bus. 7. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT SUMMITVIEW AND NORTH 63RD AVENUE, REQUESTED BY D. HUNTER (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED) Council Member Brado excused himself from participation in this item due to a possible conflict of interest. This being the time set for the public meeting, Joan Davenport, Supervising Associate Planner, presented a brief overview of the rezone request, supplied some background information about the master application, and briefly summarized the staff report recommending approval subject to conditions, which are based on the findings and conclusions in the Hearing Examiner's decision. After a considerable amount of comments and questions, primarily about the projected traffic impact and consideration of the mitigating ability of the two -way left turn lane included in the development proposal, Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposal. She explained no new evidence will be allowed since this is a public meeting as opposed to a public hearing. Dee Hunter, the applicant, explained the differences in this proposal from the two previously submitted projects. The main scope of those changes focus on sustaining the character of the neighborhood and there is less neighborhood opposition now than there was before. Bill Huibregtse, Huibregtse, Louman & Associates, 2800 Summitview, addressed some of the traffic issues, I/ supplied lane width information, and answered various questions from Council members relating to this development proposal. Frank Devine, a resident of Shamrock Drive, spoke in favor of the proposal and urged approval of the development. The 2 473 NOVEMBER,f.1, 1994 project will be an. asset to,the community and will be compatible with the neighborhood, particularly appealing is the new center turn lane. Joellen Bennett, 302 North 61st Avenue, an adjoining property I/ owner in favor of the thought it was an excellent project for their neighborhood. Martha Brown, 303 North 61st Avenue, spoke in favor of the project and thought it would be a favorable addition to the community. She pointed out how the lights from the new development will help deter crime. Jerry Sturgill, with United Builders, spoke in favor of the project. The zoning change from R -1 to R -2 is a better use for this property and the proposal will be beneficial for the area. Mayor Berndt asked if anyone wished to speak against the proposal. Duane Dozier, 104 North Shamrock Drive East, spoke in opposition to the development because there have been many accidents in this area. He questioned whether a bank would be compatible with the neighborhood and urged the R -1 Zoning remain. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION TO APPROVE THE MASTER APPLICATION AND THE REZONE REQUEST. All Council members declared no exparte contact. Assistant City Attorney Peterson provided legal explanation as to the voting power of the Mayor. Council Member Buchanan suggested the issue of lane widths of the streets leading out of town be studied. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Ralph Thomas, 5206 Englewood, presented a petition requesting the speed limit be reduced on Englewood, between 40th and 66th Avenues. He also requested Englewood be analyzed for placement of stop signs and that traffic enforcement be given a higher priority in that area. David Landis, Jack LaRue, and Pete Hogt, residents of Englewood, thought something should be done because it is dangerous. 3 474 NOVEMBER 1, 1994 It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO REFER THIS ISSUE TO STAFF FOR REVIEW AND ANALYZE AND BRING BACK SOME RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND CONSULTANT REGARDING SOUTH 18TH STREET /BEECH STREET SURVEYING AND TRAFFIC STUDY ANALYSIS (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED) Fred French, City Engineer, briefly highlighted segments from the Engineering Consultant's Study, and the Engineering Division report. Five areas were evaluated including street alignment, left -turn pockets and potential; pavement width and thickness; bicycle lanes and sidewalks, and also a pedestrian underpass. Both the Consultant and members of the Engineering staff were available to respond to questions about the project. After Geri Geinart, traffic consultants with David I. Hamlin and Associates, explained the differences among the four alternatives, which were each depicted by a conceptual drawing, the issue was further discussed, particularly the differences in cost versus function. The next topic for discussion was the current amount of traffic along this corridor and future traffic growth. Currently, the streets in this area are heavily used by large trucks. However, with the new commercial development in this area, there is likely to be an increase in passenger car traffic. There was additional discussion about the need for roadway improvements to handle this increase. Mr. French asked Council to provide staff direction to proceed with the design phase of this project based on whatever alternative selected, along with the funding for the project. After various questions and responses concerning this project, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO SELECT ALTERNATIVES 2 AND 3 FOR A MORE DETAILED EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES AND THAT STAFF FOLLOW THE FOUR AREAS THEY HAVE ENUMERATED ON PAGE 3 OF THEIR INFORMATION REPORT. Discussion began about street improvements pertaining to the Chalmers Street /Beech Street issue and the Beech Street /I -82 underpass issue relating to either widening the underpass and /or whether it would be cheaper, by cost estimate, to have a bicycle /pedestrian type underpass. Council directed staff to provide information on funding options. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE ALTERNATIVES I/ 1, 2 AND 3. Council Member Buchanan stated the property purchases are to be kept to a minimum. The amendment was accepted by Council Member Barnett. There was continued discussion about traffic volumes, the need for bicycle access, and roadway improvements to handle future growth. There was also discussion about the time frame required to develop a plan for this project. 4 475 NOVEMBER 1, 1994 Bill Hammett, Superior. Asphalt, expressed concern about bicycle /pedestrian traffic in.this industrial area. He suggested an alternate route be developed utilizing the Chalmers corridor from Beech Street to Riverside. Of the four alternatives, Mr. Hammett favored Alternative 3. He I/ also suggested that in the design, it would be cost effective to utilize as much of the existing base as possible because the foundation materials that are in place have been well compacted over the years with all the truck traffic and would take a lot less time to build a new street. The question was called for a vote on the motion with the friendly amendment accepted by the maker. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY HALL WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -141, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Amendment to a 1994 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Yakima and Meier Associates, Inc., P.S., for additional engineering and design services for the renovation of the City Hall water distribution system. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENT #2 LOCAL SHARE AGREEMENT FOR THE GATEWAY PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -142, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of Supplement #2 to the Agreement for Joint Construction of Improvement of Yakima Avenue /I -82 Interchange Area and Fair Avenue project with the State Department of Transportation and Yakima County. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TRENCH SHORING SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -143, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of trench shoring without calling for bids. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH ARMORED DISPATCH SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -144, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget of the City of Yakima to execute a contract with Armored Car Dispatch, Inc. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CHESTNUT GROVE TOWN HOMES SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY LONG PLAT LOCATED AT 50TH AVENUE AND CHESTNUT, REQUESTED BY GROUP M CONSTRUCTION 5 476 NOVEMBER 1, 1994 RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -145, A RESOLUTION concerning the master application to redivide a portion of the existing Amended Plat of Chestnut Grove Development, creating a new 32 lot residential plat in the vicinity of 5101 W. Chestnut Ave. *15. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS FOR(STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT): A. AMENDED PAYMENT FOR MEAD AVENUE /RUDKIN ROAD PROJECT -- RAILROAD WATER PROJECT The amended report from the City Engineer, dated August 29, 1994, with respect to the completion of the work on the Mead Avenue /Rudkin Road Project /Railroad Water Project, performed by Central Concrete & utilities /DeBlasio Construction, a joint venture, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. B. SCADA SYSTEM The report from the consultant, Hall Engineering Associates, dated October 11, 1994, with respect to the completion of the work on the Central Business District Transit Transfer Center, performed by Tri -Ply Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. C. CBD TRANSIT TRANSFER CENTER The report from the City Engineer, dated October 24, 1994, with respect to the completion of the work on Schedule B Water Treatment Plant S.C.A.D.A. System, performed by Stusser Electric, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 16. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION AND REPORTS REGARDING TRANSIT DIVISION: A. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TRANSIT OPERATING EXPENSES (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, noted increased operating expenses /wages and increased Dial -a -Ride expenses as major factors necessitating this appropriation. City Manager Zais I/ provided explanation concerning budget projections relating to this issue which was followed by a considerable amount of discussion about the 1994 reduced holiday service inclusion. An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds for Transit operating expenses, having been read by title 6 4 7 7 NOVEMBER 1, 1994 only, was laid on the table for,..two weeks, until November 15, 1994. B. REPORT FROM COUNCIL TRANSIT COMMITTEE REGARDING 1995 TRANSIT SERVICE OPTIONS I/ Mr. Schultz and Mr. Zais referred to the staff report which extensively details information about the options which must be done for 1995 concerning adjustments in service. There was consensus among Council members to review this issue and discuss the matter during the Budget Review process. There was discussion among Council and staff concerning the public hearing notification process and various suggestions to keep the public informed of changes in transit services. The report from the Council Transit Committee regarding 1995 Transit Service options, was accepted. *17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES (ENGINEERING DA IV) ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 67, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective December 4, 1994; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 D, 2.20.110 A, and 2.20.110 H, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FIXING AND LEVYING THE AMOUNT OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1995 ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 68, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditures for the 1995 Budget for the City of Yakima. *19. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH 16TH AVENUE AND PIERCE STREET, AS REQUESTED BY KKR DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 69, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property located between South 16th and South 14th Avenues and between Pierce and Spokane Streets in Yakima, Washington from Single I/ Family Residential (R -1) to Two Family Residential (R -2)) and amending the zoning map of the Yakima Urban Area accordingly, and providing preliminary approval of the proposed long plat of the subject property, creating 15 new lots. 7 478 NOVEMBER 1, 1994 *20. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE YAKIMA CENTER 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 at the previous meeting, was brought back to the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 94 -70, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1994 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $49,950 in the Convention Center Capital Improvement Fund for expenditure during 1994 for a Concept Design Report for the Convention Center Expansion project. *21. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE GAILLEON PARK CANAL COVER PROJECT (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds for the Gailleon Park Canal Cover Project, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until November 15, 1994. 22. OTHER BUSINESS Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Meeting Notice: Yakima Urban Area Regional Planning Commission meeting on November 2, 1994; Agenda for November 2, 1994 SunTran Board of Director Meeting and minutes of its October 5, 1994 meeting; Agenda for the November 3 1994 Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee meeting and minutes of its October 6, 1994 meeting; Monthly Annexation Status Report for October 1994; Monthly Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation Report for October, 1994; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of November 1, 1994; Agenda for November 3, 1994 City of Yakima Civil Service Commission meeting; Agenda for the October 27, 1994 Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of its September 22, 1994 meeting; Article from October 1, 1994 Developments, "EDA Chief Ginsberg Pledges Equitable Urban -Rural Split "; and Article from October 1994 Washington CEO, "The New Spokane." 8 NOVEMBER 1 1994 4 7 9 PtIV 23. ADJOURNMENT TO NOVEMBER 8, 1994 At 9:00 A.M. FOR BUDGET REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO I/ ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER 8, 1994 AT 9:00 AM FOR BUDGET REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. — C��- -- READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURAT E BY : I �` Ce C ILAI .�: DA Z 0 ' C • L Ia ER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald; an audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 9