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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/1995 Business Meeting 218 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON MAY 9, 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, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Members Henry Beauchamp and. Lynn Buchanan absent and excused. City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Peterson, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Berger. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) On behalf of the Mayor and City Council members, City Manager Zais read a proclamation declaring May 18, 1995 as Mount St. Helens' Day in the City of Yakima. Reflecting on the erruption of the volcano 15 years ago, Mr. Zais described how the community worked together during the crisis to return the city to normal after the explosion covered it with ash. Paul and Mary Schafer, authors of a book recording the erruption's events in Yakima, accepted the proclamation memorializing this historic incident. Council Member Berger read a proclamation declaring May 13, 1995 as Letter Carrier Food Drive Day and urged all citizens to participate in this worthy effort to help the less fortunate in the community. Larry Keen and Harold Hutchinson, representing the National Association. of Letter Carriers, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for its recognition. Council Member Barnett proclaimed the week of May 15 -19, 1995 as Try Transit Week, calling upon all citizens to join a nationwide effort to promote transit. Dave Small, Transit Operator of the Year, accepted the proclamation and invited all Council members to park their car for a day and ride the I/ bus. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, explained the Operator of the Year selection process that is awarded by the State Transportation Commission. Mayor Berndt recognized May 21 -27, 1995 as National Public Works Week. Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, accepted the proclamation on behalf of employees from, not 219 MAY 9, 1995 only the Public Works Department, but also from the Engineering, Water nd SewerDivisions- -who rebuild the streets, keep the water flowing and the sewer going. 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 among Council members to add Item No. 7 to the Consent Agenda. The Deputy City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY NEAL COFFEY REGARDING TRAFFIC ON ENGLEWOOD AVENUE Neal Coffey, 7001 Englewood Avenue, presented an 18- minute video protesting traffic mitigation measures on Englewood Avenue. He handed out material to Council members and explained his objections to the recently installed stop signs on Englewood Avenue, declaring them unwarranted. Nancie Lehrman, 524 N. 44th Avenue; Ralph Thomas, 5206 Englewood Avenue; David .Landis, .5205 Englewood Avenue; Bill Hake, 5302 Englewood Avenue; Cherry Williams, 4107 Englewood; John Vandiver; Bob Adkisson, 612 North 44th Avenue; Betty Young, all spoke in favor of the traffic mitigation measures recently put in place as well as those planned for the future on Englewood Avenue. These citizens also protested removing the stop signs at 44th and 56th Avenues and also rebutted Mr. Coffey's comments of inaccurate facts presented earlier. Shirley Granholm spoke against the stop signs because increased traffic comes from growth in the area. The Deputy City Clerk read a letter into the record from Elizabeth Ring, 4609 Englewood Avenue, in favor of the recent traffic changes. Shelley Willson reported there have been no significant changes in the traffic count which was done in February before the changes and again in April after the stop signs on 44th and 56th Avenues were put in place. The speeds of the vehicles have stayed consistent with a one -mile per hour decrease; there was increased enforcement during that 30 -day timeframe. Since the speed limit signs were installed in April, it is too early to determine any significant change; however, usually the signs require enforcement to effect a change in speed. 2.2 MAY 9, 1995 There was a considerable amount of discussion concerning Council's awareness of traffic flow problems common throughout the city and the tremendous cost to implement the Transportation Plan; however, there is a need to respond to individual neighborhood traffic concerns. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO SET THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR MAY 23, 1995 TO CONSIDER PROSPECTIVE I/ LEGISLATION LOWERING THE SPEED LIMIT TO 25 MPH, TO VOTE INDIVIDUALLY ON THE STOP SIGNS ALREADY. IN PLACE AT 44TH AND 56TH AVENUES, TO ENCOURAGE STAFF TO LOOK AT INCREASED ENFORCEMENT OF THE SPEED LIMIT ON A SPORADIC BASIS, AND TO ASK THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STAFF TO ONCE AGAIN BRING BACK THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. The motion carried by' unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. Council Member Beauchamp suggested other mechanics to control speed be considered to address the problem; i.e., speed humps. He also requested that the potential liability issue as it relates to stop signs be referred to legal staff for interpretation. Mayor Berndt requested staff develop policies, procedures and guidelines based on traffic engineering principles to respond to neighborhood requests pertaining to streets. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Verna Beggs, 1209 E. Spruce Street, directed Council's attention to the renaming of S. 10th Street to Fair Avenue. She expressed concern that the postal service might arbitrarily change the name of the street without any input from residents. *7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE TRANSIT FARE STRUCTURE RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 71, A RESOLUTION revising the schedule of fares for the public transportation system operated by the City of Yakima, and amending Resolution No. D -5383 adopted August 25, 1987. *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF THE DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 72, A RESOLUTION authorizing the I/ City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the People for People, Inc. extending transportation brokerage services. 3 2.21 MAY 9, 1995 *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT TO EXTEND'TRANSIT ROUTE':TO WORK RELEASE FACILITY RESOLUTION NO. R 95 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Yakima Work Release Program for_ transportation services. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION • RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 74, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement Between the City of Yakima and Yakima Fastpitch Association to provide a fastpitch program for the community. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION, OF AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR EXTENSION OF SEWER PIPELINES ON SUMMITVIEW AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 75, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Funding between the City of Yakima and Yakima County regarding sewer construction on Summitview Avenue. *12. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR AN ENTRY CANOPY AT THE DRAGON INN (104 EAST CHESTNUT) The Right -of -Way Use: ..Permit for an entrance canopy for property Iodated at 104 E. Chestnut Avenue, requested by Benny Kwong (Dragon Inn, Inc.) was approved. *13. APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER 1995 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REPORT The First Quarter 1995 Capital Improvement Status Report was accepted. *14. APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER 1995 TREASURY REPORT The First Quarter 1995 Treasury Report was accepted. *15. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLACE ANNEXATION FOR MAY 23, 1995 1/ May 23, 1995 was set as the date of public hearing on the Place Annexation. 4 222 MAY 9, 1995 *16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY ADMINISTRATION AND REORGANIZATION OF THE ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 25, AN ORDINANCE relating to City administrative departments; reorganizing the City's administrative departments and consolidating the functions of the Department of Engineering and Utilities within the I/ Department of Community and Economic Development and the Assistant City Manager's office; amending Sections 1.18.015 and 1.18.060; and repealing Section 1.18.065 in its entirety, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF EAST "A" STREET AND 10TH STREET, REQUESTED BY FIRST WESTERN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 26, AN ORDINANCE rezoning Lots 8, 9, and 10 of the Plat of Yakima Gateway Center located at the northeast corner of North 10th Street and East "A" Street in Yakima, Washington, from Multi - Family Residential R -3) to Central Business District Support (CBDS) and amending the zoning map of the Yakima Urban Area accordingly. *18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 1317 SOUTH 6TH STREET, REQUESTED BY MONTES DE OCA ORDINANCE 95 - 27, AN ORDINANCE rezoning one 18,750 square foot lot located at 1317 South Sixth Street north of East Nob Hill Boulevard in Yakima, Washington, from Two Family Residential (R -2) to Local Business District (B -2) and amending the zoning map of the Yakima Urban Area accordingly. 19. OTHER BUSINESS An Executive Session was added to the Agenda for consideration. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION CONCERNING THE BROADWAY FIRE DISTRICT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Notice of Second Community Meeting on the new Franklin Middle School on May 11, 1995; Notice from Yakima Air Fair regarding I/ street closures; Minutes of the May 3, 1995 Community Vandalism /Gang Activity meeting; Agenda for the May 8, 1995 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its April 10, 1995 meeting; Memorandum from Legal Department regarding Damage Claims Referred to Third Party Claims Administrator. 5/2/95; Permit Center Monthly Report for 5 • 223 MAY 9, 1995 April 1995; Minutes for r SunTan Upper Valley, Central Valley and Lower Valley Ove`r'site Committee meetings; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as • of May 9, 1995; Agenda for the May 15, 1995 Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its April 17, 1995 meeting; agenda for the May 17, 1995 YVCOG General Membership meeting and minutes of its March 15, 1995 meeting; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter; May 1995; Article from May 4, 1995 Seattle Times, "Expansion Approved to Lure Tourism "; Key Bank Newsletter, Key Indicator. Spring 1995; and Preston Gates & Ellis Newsletter, Update. April 1995 20. ADJOURNMENT • Following conclusion of the Executive Session the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY • / OUNCIL MEMEER DATE 1 8'. :S S-97 COUNCIL MEMBE DATE • ATTEST: • • DEPtTY CITY CLER' MAYOR • Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office. 6