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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/1995 Business Meeting 116 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 14, 1995 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, I/ presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp (present after 2:03 p.m.), Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Members Ernie Berger and Bill Brado absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, Acting City Clerk Skovald, and Acting Deputy City Clerk Thompson 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) Council Member Buchanan referred to a draft ordinance modifying provisions governing the duties and membership of the Community Development Advisory Committee. The draft ordinance would correct the name of the Yakima Downtown Coalition to Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee (DARC), relating to membership representation; limit the length of service to two consecutive four -year terms; and add language removing members who have three consecutive absences in a 12- month period. Council Member Barnett suggested advising the Community Development Advisory Committee of Council's intentions prior to scheduling the ordinance as a regular agenda item. Staff was directed to provide information, for Council review, as to the absentee records and term limits of the other standing committees. 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. 7, 8, and 9 to the Consent Agenda. Item no. 12 was removed from the Consent Agenda by citizen request. The Acting 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 I/ AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Berger and Brado absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) FEBRUARY.. 14, 1995 117 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION „ Bob Deal, 5701 -5707 West Chestnut expressed concern about the City's fire protection rating and the increase in his condominium's insurance rates because the City's fire rating 1/ went, from a 3 to a 5. Council Member Sims recommended Mr. Deal check with another insurance company because not all insurance companies use the fire protection rating when figuring premium rates. City Manager Zais outlined the measures the City has taken to improve its rating to a 4 after it is reevaluated later this year. 6. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING AND EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED PLAN WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Council Member Barnett questioned why the percentages of households listed by income brackets do not total 100%. Council Member Barnett also asked why the terminology relating to allowances for and waiver of standards to allow affordable housing was eliminated from this report. Vaughn McBride, Housing Planner, explained the percentages are the number of households within each income bracket and will not add up to 100 %. Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager, explained that some of the language was simply reworded because of 1) Council's discussion of having different standards for low income housing versus higher income bracket housing; and 2) there are some codes and statutes that can not be waived. Mayor Berndt asked if this 'document-would preclude Council from looking at some of the City's development standards which might make affordable housing a more viable option. Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic Development, stated the document would not preclude Council from looking at the development standards. City staff is currently meeting with representatives from real estate, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Central Washington Home Builders Association to determine what they see as barriers to affordable housing. 1/ Staff was directed to add a footnote to clarify the percentages on pages 11, 12, and 13. Lee Clark, 817 Conestoga Boulevard, requested time to review the document. The item packet was provided to Mr. Clark; it was the consensus of the Council to postpone the vote on this item until the end of the Council meeting. 2 1 1. El FEBRUARY 14, 1995 Following the conclusion of Item No. 18, the Council resumed discussion of this item. Lee Clark commented that there is a difference between a housing shortage and not enough affordable housing for very low income people. He expressed his opinion that the objective in the report to provide 2 and 3 bedroom units for $250 -$350 a month is physically impossible. He feels the I/ City needs to provide financial assistance to empower and enable very low income people to afford housing, instead of building additional housing. Resolution No. R- 95 -22, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Berger and Brado absent. Council Member Barnett supported this resolution because of the federal requirement. RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 22, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to file the Consolidated Plan with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding of the 1995 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs. *7. REVIEW OF CRITERIA FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The report of criteria for neighborhood improvement program was accepted, the program approved, and staff was authorized to begin the request for proposal process. *8. REPORT ON HOUSING ACTIVITIES LEVERAGING PUBLIC /PRIVATE FUNDS The report on housing activities leveraging public /private funds was accepted. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 23, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement for broker and property casualty insurance services. 10. REPORT FROM LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRAM I/ Dave Hussell, Street and Traffic Operations Manager, reviewed the report provided to Council explaining that the recommendation is to staff the graffiti abatement team with existing City personnel. The proposal is to use one full - time and one half -time position from the Parks maintenance crew. Funding of approximately $15,000 would be transferred from the Transit and Street funds. 3 119 FEBRUARY 14, 1995 Council Member Barnett commended staff for an excellent report, stating he would like to'see the Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee continue to research the possible use of Department of Corrections inmates for graffiti removal, even though the target date for approval of I/ that concept isn't until April 1st. Council Member Beauchamp commented that he would like to see the use of City staff incorporated with help. from the Department of Corrections and possibly some of the area youth organizations. Scott Robertson, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Community Development Division, gave a brief background of the Chamber's discussions with the Department of Corrections for the use of inmates for litter control, graffiti removal, etc. It was the consensus of the Council to request staff to continue working with the Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee and the Department of Corrections to formulate further recommendations to Council. Council Members Barnett and Beauchamp will also meet with the committee. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LOCAL FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR GATEWAY PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. R 95- 24,.:A.. RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of revised 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 CITY TO PURCHASE FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES THROUGH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITHOUT CALLING FOR BID Pleas Green, Chief of Police, explained that this item would allow the City to purchase furnishing for the new Police Station /Legal Center from the current federal government General Services Administration (GSA) price list. The GSA price list was derived from a competitive bidding process, I/ thereby eliminating the City's need to go out to bid for items on the GSA list. Staff has determined that there will be a potential savings of thousands of dollars by having the ability to purchase through GSA. Dave Bolm, owner of Yakima Office Supply, expressed concern that this Resolution 1) includes office furniture and may attempt to replace the existing furniture contract the City has with Yakima Office Supply; 2) potentially eliminates the bid process; and 3) has the possibility of taking business • q 120 FEBRUARY 14, 1995 out of the local environment. Mr. Bolm requested Council table this resolution until he has time to meet with City personnel about his concerns. Chief Green explained that the City is on a tight timetable and furnishings need to be ordered in the next two to three months. He explained that this request is not intended to exclude anyone, rather, it is intended to be all inclusive. City Attorney Paolella explained that RCW 39.32.090 allows I/ the City to purchase supplies or equipment through the federal government without calling for bids, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. This State statute and the resolution presented are very consistent with many other instances and precedents in the City's past in terms of utilizing the competitive bidding process of another jurisdiction. This does not dispense with the bidding process; the federal government has already done a competitive bidding process and the City will just be using that process. The City will not be required to use GSA's prices, this merely allows GSA's prices to be considered along with other companies' prices. After further discussion and Resolution No. R -95 -25 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Berger and Brado absent. RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 25, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to purchase supplies, materials, and /or equipment from or through the United States Government without calling for bid pursuant to RCW 39.32.090. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION FOR AFTER- SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR AT -RISK YOUTH RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 26, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition, Inc. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION CAPITAL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ISTEA MATCHING FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 27, A RESOLUTION accepting the Yakima Interurban Lines Association Capital Program and authorizing an application for I.S.T.E.A. matching funds. 5 FEBRUARY 14, 1995 *15.. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ENGLEWOOD SQUARE ASSOCIATES, INC. (BOB MCLEAN) RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 28, A RESOLUTION concerning the I/ application submitted by Bob McLean on behalf of Englewood Square Associates, Inc. for an eight lot subdivision west of North 34th Avenue between Englewood Avenue and Fairbanks Avenue, City No. UAZO Preliminary Plat #6 -94, approving the preliminary long plat, subject to certain conditions. *16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 28, 1995 ON NOB HILL BLVD. /MEAD AVE ANNEXATION February 28, 1995, was set as the date of public hearing on the Nob Hill Blvd. /Mead Avenue Annexation. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF UNION GAP FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH 18TH STREET RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 29, A RESOLUTION approving the Interlocal Agreement for Reconstruction of a portion of South 18th Street with the City of Union Gap. 18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING YCTV OPERATING POLICY FOR PROPOSED ANNUAL NONRESIDENT USER FEE Wendy Warren, Cable Communications Manager, reviewed the report submitted to Council, ,stating the Cable Advisory Committee is recommending this amendment which would charge non - residents a flat rate rather than the per item, per hour fees currently charged. Council Member Sims commented that the Council Committee also met on this item and concurs that this would be a more efficient manner of handling the fees. Ordinance No. 95 -8, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE, BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Berger and Brado absent. ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 8, AN ORDINANCE relating to public I/ services and utilities; imposing nonrefundable fees on non - City residents for Yakima Community Television training and use of television equipment and facilities; providing for disposition of such fees; and amending Section 7.10.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 6 1 2 2 FEBRUARY 14, 1995 *19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PRIVATE VEHICLE TRAVEL COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR CITY EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 9, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel, increasing employee mileage reimbursements and amending Subsection 2.20.086A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 20. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business to come before the Council. Information Items: Items of information provided to. Council were: Public Service Announcement regarding Construction Advisory for the week of February 13 - 17, 1995 on 6th Street. 2/9/95;. News Release regarding Yakima Transit Honors Employees at Awards Dinner. 2/6/95; News Release regarding Yakima Transit Names Operator of the Year. 2/9/95; Hearing Examiner Agenda for Monday, February 13, 1995; Citizen Request and Activity Report from Supervising Traffic Engineer. 2/2/95; Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 2/2/95; Parks and Recreation Commission 2/13/95 Agenda, information, and Minutes from 1/9/95 meeting; Assignments Pending in the Office of Environmental Planning. 2/14/95; Minutes from Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition Board Meeting of 1/17/95; Article entitled Congressional Week in Review from ICMA. 2/3/95; Articles from Puget Sound Business Journal. 2/3 -9/95; Urban Land magazine articles entitled China The Next Frontier, and Reinventing Roxbury's Dudley Square. January 1995; and APA Journal magazine article entitled Street Standards and the Shaping of Suburbia. Winter 1995. 21. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING FIRE STATION #2 AREA PROPERTY DISPOSITION City Manager Dick Zais informed the Council that the executive session will also include the consideration of an offer to purchase on the City -owned Nob Hill Boulevard property. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING I/ THE ABOVE REFERENCED SUBJECTS, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Berger and Brado absent. 7 123 FEBRUARY 14, 1995 22. ADJOURNMENT Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. I/ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: ; d yl1 UNCII MBER DATE q S Ae f A. 0 ' 'CIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: ?;t AITINe I CITY CLERK MAYOR MINUTES PREPARED BY ACTING DEPUTY CITY CLERK THOMPSON; AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES OF THIS MEETING ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. 8