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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/1995 Business Meeting 27 0 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JULY 25, 1995 BUSINESS MEETING I/ 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 Pro Tem Clarence Barnett, presiding, Council Members Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Mayor Pat Berndt absent and excused. 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 Berger. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic Development, introduced Randy Beehler as the new Cable Communications Manager. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO REAPPOINT TIM PETERSON AND APPOINT KEN MESSER TO THE YAKIMA CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Berndt absent. It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPOINT DENISE ADELL BARTON, BEV LUBY BARTZ, MICHAEL J. CASEY, WILLIAM PUGH AND MARGARET BROWN TO THE LOCAL REVIEW BOARD FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Berndt absent. 4. CONSENT AGENDA I/ Mayor Pro Tem Barnett referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. He announced an Off- Agenda Item No. 24A was added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus among Council members to remove Agenda Item No. 11 from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Barnett asked if any citizen 2.7.E JULY 25, 1995 wished to have Agenda Item No._ removed from the Consent Agenda. Hearing 'no ''request', he item remained on 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 AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion 1/ carried by unanimous roll call vote; Berndt absent. (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 MAY 2, 1995, JUNE 20, 1995 AND JULY 11, 1995 BUSINESS MEETINGS AND JUNE 27, 1995 ADJOURNED, JOINT MEETING The minutes of the May 2, June 20 and July 11, 1995 Business meetings and June 27, 1995 Adjourned Joint meeting, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY REGARDING URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Barnett welcomed County Commissioner Lewis, who was present for the Joint Public Hearing. This being the time set for the Joint Public Hearing, Joan Davenport, Supervising Associate Planner, provided a brief history of the proposed Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amendments. Four amendments were approved last December, and six amendments were deferred and referred to a Neighborhood Council Committee for review. The Committee reached a consensus on three of those remaining proposals. Ms. Davenport summarized those issues and provided detailed explanation of various situations pertaining to questions from Council Member Brado concerning the proposed amendments.: One amendment adds a requirement for when and where a sidewalk would be constructed and also exempts zoning review of single family homes. Another amendment establishes a definition for Converted Dwelling and assigns a Class 2 review classification. The third amendment deals 1/ with parking standards for residential multi - family developments. 'Where there are 10 or fewer units in a structure or a development, the standard would be 2 parking spaces for each unit. Where there are more than 10 units, the standard would be 1 1/2 spaces per dwelling unit. Mayor Pro Tem Barnett opened the public hearing and requested any citizen who wished to address these issues to come before the Council and state their name and address and any comments that they have. 2 JULY 25, 1995 Bev Luby Bartz, 114 North 7th Street, spoke in favor of the proposed amendments. She also asked when opportunity would be provided to speak to the issues that the Neighborhood Council Committee did not come to a consensus on. Phil Hoge, 1512 Folsom Avenue, a member of the Neighborhood I/ Council Committee, urged Council to adopt these amendments and expressed appreciation for the process. Mayor Pro Tem Barnett asked if there were any other citizens who wished to comment, either for or against the proposed amendments. There being no one, he closed the public hearing. Since a quorum of County Commissioners was not present at this public hearing, Mayor Pro Tem Barnett requested staff send a copy of the video tape of this hearing to them for review and consideration at a later date. Bev Luby Bartz requested the discussion be expanded to include the amendments where no consensus was reached. Following discussion concerning the feasibility of reaching a conclusion on the remaining issues during this hearing, Council directed staff to continue negotiations and discussion of those amendments some time in the future. However, only those amendments that the Committee agreed upon were considered at this hearing. Ordinance No. 95 - 36 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5 -1 roll call vote; Brado voting nay; Berndt absent. Council Member Brado felt this legislation would increase housing costs. Mayor Pro Tem Barnett requested staff to schedule a time to discuss the other issues. He pointed out that by passing the issues that did reach committee consensus allows them to become effective and not be delayed longer. ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 36, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; and amending the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (UAZO), Title 15 Yakima Municipal Code, specifically amending subsection 15.02.020 by adding a definition of a converted dwelling and modifying Table 4 -1 accordingly; and by adding a new subsection providing for sidewalk requirements to section 15.05.020; and modifying off - street parking standards by amending Table 6 -1, Off- Street Parking Standards. 7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON BOHLKE /CARPENTER STREET VACATION (VICINITY OF NORTH 55TH AVENUE AND ENGLEWOOD HILL DRIVE) (BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED) 3 0,„„„„„„,„ 273. JULY 25, 1995 This being the time. et for,the public hearing, Bruce Benson, Associate 'Pla summarized the details of the street vacation request, which was put on hold last year. During the intervening period of time, an agreement was reached that seems to meet the needs of the property owners 1/ as well as addresses the concerns expressed by the Hearing Examiner concerning adequate protection of access rights. The Examiner has reviewed this agreement and then reversed his previous recommendation. The staff concurs with the reversal and recommended adoption of the vacation ordinance. There being no questions of staff, Mayor Pro Tem Barnett opened the public hearing. He invited citizen comments about the vacation request. Charles R. Bohlke, 5507 Englewood Hill Drive, Petitioner, described the cooperative effort among neighbors over the past year which resulted in a joint settlement agreement being reached with the people who initially opposed the vacation request. He explained the Hearing Examiner's concern about a storage shed located to the north of the property was addressed. An easement agreement has been reached and the issue has been settled. Mayor Pro Tem Barnett asked if any other citizen wished to speak to this issue. There being no one, he closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 95 -37 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED., BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Berndt absent. ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 37, AN ORDINANCE vacating an alley right - of - way between 5507 and 5513 Englewood Hill Drive. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Daniel Tilley, 313 North 31st Avenue, petitioned the Council to set a date of public hearing on his previous application to vacate a portion of Garrett Street right -of -way. After a considerable amount of discussion concerning procedures and legal requirements surrounding this issue, each Council member was polled to find out whether they intended to continue the issue. It was determined that the motion at the previous hearing was to disapprove the vacation until a project, including financing, is in place. Mr. Tilley was advised to submit his new application (without charge) to be processed for a public hearing. Kathy Eims requested notification when the public hearing is scheduled. Ken Whitmire expressed his concerns about the new logo adopted on the Consent Agenda. He urged Council to 4 274 JULY 25, 1995 reconsider their decision because he likes the existing logo. After discussion of this request, it was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION. The motion failed by a tie vote. 9. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING REFUSE ISSUES AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION Nancy Gaudette, Refuse and Recycling Manager, referred to certain requests included in her interim staff report pertaining to refuse issues and proposed legislation. Council Member Brado pointed out the importance of soliciting public input before making any changes in service. He also requested consideration be given to letting private garbage haulers fulfill any services that are to be eliminated. There was a considerable amount of discussion about Council Member Brado's request. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO AUTHORIZE THE CHANGE IN STARTING TIME FOR REFUSE COLLECTION FROM 7:00 AM TO 6:00 AM FOR JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST, TO BEGIN AUGUST 1995. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Berndt absent. Council directed staff to publish a notice in the newspaper and inform those on routes that start before 7:00 a.m. Council Member Brado suggested a flyer be included in the utility bill notifying citizens of possible changes and also a notice be published in the paper in addition to the agenda. Nancy Gaudette pointed out it is a two -month process to distribute flyers in the utility billings. Council Member Beauchamp referred to the proposal that would change the weight limit of garbage cans from 75 to 65 pounds, which is the average that other providers use. Discussion continued about reducing garbage can weight limits and its effect on refuse workers. Council tried to include in a motion the entire scope of the issue which staff would put into ordinance form. A public hearing will be held before any action is taken on the proposed legislation. Discussion continued about whether or not to eliminate carryout or sunken can service, except for elderly or handicapped persons, or to just reduce the weight limit of the garbage cans. Council Member Brado again suggested using private haulers to provide any service which would be eliminated. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE CAN WEIGHT TO 65 POUNDS; THE SECOND PROVISION WOULD BE INSTEAD OF ELIMINATING CARRY -OUT AND SUNKEN CAN SERVICE, TO 5 275 JULY 25, 1995 REDUCE THE CAN. WEIGHT TO 50 ON THOSE ITEMS. Council Member Barne d tt' reitera "the fact that there would be appropriate notification and explanation of any proposed changes at some future date, and there would be proper notification for public hearing. As a point of 1/ clarification, City Manager Zais explained that two ordinances will be brought back per Council direction. One ordinance would basically implement one set of recommendations -- the issue of carryout and those choices -- and a second ordinance that would provide the other alternative. The public hearing will be for the purpose of considering specific amendments and the ordinances as well as the other proposals contained in the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Barnett agreed with an earlier suggestion made by Council Member Buchanan that a public hearing be held on all these issues and a determination made before any ordinances are drafted. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;" Berndt absent. The topic of discussion shifted to back up equipment and it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO GO TO BID IMMEDIATELY IN THE ORDERING PROCESS FOR BACK UP EQUIPMENT THAT WE WERE GOING TO CONSIDER IN OUR 1996 BUDGET. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Berndt absent. Jared Sweesy, President of Local 1122, AFSCME, thanked Council for its consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Barnett invited AFSCME to the„Public'Hearing in order to present its arguments. 10. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONCESSION CONTRACT AT THE TRANSIT CENTER John Haddix, Transit Division, explained the additions to the resubmitted contract includes the standard $1 million liability insurance. Paul McMurray, Assistant City Attorney, provided legal explanation concerning performance bonds and answered questions about the concession contract. Council Member Beauchamp objected to the bathroom inspection requirement because the same person would also be handling food. There was continued discussion about this issue. 1/ Resolution No. R -95 -99 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by 5 -1 voice vote; Beauchamp voting nay; Berndt absent. RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 99, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a concessionaire agreement between the City of Yakima and Earl Steven Lee and Mel Stubblefield, d /b /a Early's 6 276. JULY 25, 1995 Concessions to operate a concession stand at the Transit Center. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM COUNCIL TRANSIT COMMITTEE TO PAY SHARE OF SUNTRAN ELECTION COSTS Mayor Pro Tem Barnett expressed concern about future election costs if this issue goes up for election time after I/ time. Council Member Sims reported the Committee will be bringing back a phased approach that will be offered at their upcoming meeting. That outcome will determine the future of the PTBA. City Manager Zais explained the veto power of the three representatives on the Suntran Board could be used if any question came up in the future. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE COUNCIL TRANSIT COMMITTEE AND STAFF TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE SUNTRAN ELECTION COST OF $14,027. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Berndt absent. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW CITY LOGO RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 100, A RESOLUTION describing and adopting the official logo of the City of Yakima. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GATEWAY PROJECT: SUPPLEMENT #4 - CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SUPPORT RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 101, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute Supplement #4 to the agreement with CH2M Hill for professional services. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH SCOTT WETZEL COMPANY FOR: A. THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS AGREEMENT, APPENDIX B COMPENSATION I/ RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -102, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manger and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrators Agreement with Scott Wetzel Services, Inc. for workers' compensation services for the years 1995 and a portion of 1996. B. ON -LINE DATA SERVICE 7 277• JULY 25, 1995 RESOLUTION NO. R -95 - 103, A`'RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to.execute an On -Line Data Services Agreement with Scott Wetzel Services, Inc. 1/ *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH HOGUE RANCHES FOR BENEFICIAL UTILIZATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 104, A RESOLUTION authorizing the renewal of a contract with Hogue Ranches for utilization of Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS FOR RENTERS DISPLACED DUE TO FIRE BOND PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 105, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to pay moving expenses up to $250 ;per household for residential tenants displaced as a result of the City's Fire Station No. 5 Expansion Project and electing not to comply with the provisions of RCW 8.26.035 through 8.26.115. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE AFSCME AND AFSCME TRANSIT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS REGARDING SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY FOR BI- LINGUAL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 106, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Supplemental Agreement Between the City of Yakima and Council 2, Washington State of County and City Employees Representing Locals 1122/1122 -T of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO. *18. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO GRAFFITI REMOVAL: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 1/ RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 107, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement for graffiti cleanup or repainting between the City of Yakima and Yakima County. B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1995 budget and appropriating funds to provide for an interlocal agreement with the County for 8 278 JULY 25, 1995 graffiti cleanup, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until August 8, 1995. *19. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE YAKIMA RAILROAD AREA WATERMAIN EXTENSION PROJECT FOR ZONE 1 EAST (STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the City Engineer, dated July 10, 1995, with respect to the completion of the work on the Yakima Railroad Area Watermain Extension Project - Zone 1 East, performed by Central Concrete & Utilities, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *20. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1995 BUDGET REPORT The Second Quarter 1995 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was approved. *21. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RE- SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER TO AUGUST 17, 1995 ON YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 108, A RESOLUTION fixing time for public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on August 17, 1995, on a petition filed with the City Clerk by Yakima School District #7 to vacate a portion of right -of -way located at Beech Street, South 8th Street, South 9th Street, and Maple Street in the vicinity of Washington Middle School. 22. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE TRANSIT OPERATING BUDGET (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1995 budget and appropriating funds into the Transit Operating Fund for Dial -A -Ride services and overtime costs, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until August 8, 1995. *23. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE INITIATING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MERRITT FINES ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 38, AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the institution and prosecution of legal I/ proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of real property for a previously constructed drain line located between Ahtanum Road and Wide Hollow Creek in the City of Union Gap, Washington; providing for the condemnation and taking of such real property and declaring the condemnation and taking thereof to be necessary for the public use required by the public interests; directing that compensation for such taking be paid from fund 478 - Yakima Wastewater Facilities Capital Fund. 9 27 JULY 25, 1995 24. OTHER BUSINESS *A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SAM DILLY FOR OAK FLATS RESIDENCE 1/ RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -109, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Residential Rental and Security Deposit Agreement with-Sam Dilly, a single person, for the use of certain property at Oak Flats. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from Code Administration Manager regarding Progress Report for the Northeast and North Central Strategic Action Plan. 7/20/952; Commute Trip Reduction Second Quarter 1995 Report; Y -PAC Production Second Quarter 1995 Report; Letter from Ben R. Grandy regarding Washington State Voters Rights Coalition, Inc. 7/95; Agenda for July 27, 1995 Hearing Examiner meeting; Yakima Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for June 1995; Memorandum from Transit Operations Supervisor regarding 1995 Fourth of July Free Shuttle. 7/7/95; Minutes of the July 5, 10 and 11, 1995 PTBA Oversight Committees meetings; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental . Planning as of July 25, 1995; Action Call from American Public Transit Association regarding Amendment 'to Increase Operating and Capital Funding by $135 Million and July 10, 1995 Legislative Alert; Article from July 18, 1995 Seattle Post- Intelligencer, "Former Fire Chief Seeks Damages from City "; Article from July.1995 Washington CEO, "Quality Lifestyle a Trump Card to Lure New Employers "; Special Report from National League of Cities regarding 1995 Fiscal Conditions Report. 7/10/95; Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Yakima Strategic Plan 1995 -2000, 1995: The First Step; and Initiatives 2000, a project of the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce. Material provided to Council at the meeting were: Memorandum from Supervising Traffic Engineer regarding Traffic Calming Device Video Tape. 7/23/95; Letter from State Department of Retirement Systems regarding City of Yakima Deferred Compensation Program. 7/20/95; Memorandum 1/ from Code Administration Manager regarding Abandonment of Oil Tanks. 7/20/95; Agenda for the July 27, 1995 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of its June 22, 1995 and July 6, 1995 meetings; DOE notice: Yakima Railroad Area. July 1995; Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Manager regarding Jack Morris' concerns (7/17/95) and May 3, 1995 letter to Mr. Morris; and An unsigned Open Letter to the Mayor, City Council Members, Chamber of Commerce, and 10 28 JULY 25, 1995 Whoever else is interested in the well -being of this community. 25. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING (ALLOW 30 MINUTES): A. PROPERTY ACQUISITION (CBD PROPERTY AND I -82 /GATEWAY) I/ B. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING /PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY ACQUISITION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING/ PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Berndt absent. 26. ADJOURNMENT Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY / - 17"64. 97 COUN MEMBER DATE COUNCIL M R� DATE ATTEST: p 4<6(-11-1--v"" K- c% fiLe /v � ( -vn _ j �,f ) __ L.. ,/ - r� J/% CITY CLERK '--'' A YOR P°0 TEM Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office. 11