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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/1996 Business Meeting 6 9 CI CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JULY 2, 1996 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, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Lynn Buchanan, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, John Klingele, and John Puccinelli present on roll call. Council Member Bernard Sims absent and excused. Acting City Manager Rice, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE In observance of the Fourth of July celebration, a patriotic song, God Bless America, was sung by Bob Wheeler, Accounting Manager. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Corday Trick and Doug Picatti (Bill Ibach was not present to accept his certificate) for their participation in preparing the 1996 Core Plan. Mr. Picatti also presented Mayor Buchanan with the Municipal Achievement award from AWC for the Downtown Core Plan. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Jerry Henderson for bringing the the Corel Great Race to Yakima. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Buchanan 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 remove Item No. 18 from the Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, , THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RENAMING SWAN PARK TO DR. DON MC GUINNESS PARK John Williamson, Parks and Recreation Manager, asked the Council to authorize the renaming of Swan Park to Dr. Don McGuinness Park. Council Member Puccinelli read a list of accomplishments and described Dr. McGuinness as a 70 JULY 2, 1996 true hero and role model in the community. Council Member Beauchamp recognized the broad scope of outstanding service Dr. McGuinness made to the community. Resolution No. R -96 -82 was then read in its entirety, and it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. Mrs. McGuinness was presented with a framed map indicating the location of the newly renamed Dr. Don McGuinness Park. RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -82, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima honoring Dr. Donald Lee McGuinness by renaming Swan Park "Dr. Don McGuiness Park." 6. PRESENTATION TO CORE PLAN PARTICIPANTS This item was included in Agenda Item No. 3. 7. PRESENTATION BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION REGARDING 1996 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BY A NON - PROFIT FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY FOR THE GANG PREVENTION /INTERVENTION PROGRAM Gene Rostvold, Co -chair of the Gang Prevention /Intervention Program, presented the 1996 Outstanding Achievement Award to Mayor Buchanan. The award is from the Washington State Council on Crime and Delinquency. 8. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF 1105 AND 1109 EAST MEAD REQUESTED BY TERRY MORTON AND LYNN PARTON (CONTINUED FROM 5/7/96) This being the time set to continue the public hearing, Vaugh McBride, Assistant Planner, was available to answer questions about the rezone request. t 4' Lynn Parton, 1107 East Mead Avenue, urged the Council to approve his request to rezone three lots located at 1105, 1107 and 1109 East Mead Avenue. The property is currently zoned Two- family Residential (R -2) with Light Industrial (M- 1) being the proposed zoning to accommodate his proposed business, a car lot. Mr. Parton reported that the Hearing Examiner indicated he would have recommended approval if the neighbor to the north had agreed. Since that hearing that neighbor has sold his property and the new owner has indicated he will apply to rezone the property as well. Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and invited public testimony. There being no one wishing to comment, he closed the hearing. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPROVE THE STAFF REPORT WHICH RECOMMENDS THE APPLICATION FOR THE REZONE BE APPROVED. Council Member Beauchamp asked the applicants about their intent to open a car lot. Mr. Parton- indicated . they are planning to lease the property. There was continued discussion among Council members and staff about development requirements for this area which will probably be attached to 2 JULY 2, 1996 7.1 the project. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion 4,carried byr.,unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. Acting City Manager Rice pointed out that staff will prepare the appropriate legislation. 9. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER DECISION FOR REZONE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF 40TH AVENUE AND TIETON DRIVE REQUESTED BY ALBERTSON'S FOOD STORE This being the time set for the public meeting, Dan Valoff, Associate Planner, explained the rezone application submitted by Albertson's Food Store and the Gordon Chinn family to have a 1.3 acre parcel zoned from R -2, Two Family Residential, to SCC, Small Convenience Center. The property is located in the vicinity of 3901 Tieton Drive and is immediately east of the existing 40th Avenue Alberton's store. The purpose of the proposed rezone is to accommodate the expansion of the Albertson's parking lot which also requires Class 2 Review. The new parking lot will accommodate 136 new parking spaces. The Hearing Examiner has conducted a public hearing to review the Master Application for the Class 2 Review and the requested rezone. There were several members of the neighborhood who testified at the . hearing and expressed concern about daily operation. The Hearing Examiner recommends approval of the Rezone and Class 2 Review for the expanded parking lot subject to a number of conditions. The staff recommendation is to uphold the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and direct Legal staff to prepare the appropriate legislation.. Council Member Barnett asked about accessibility to West Walnut. Mr. Valoff explained that Albertson's did not intend to have any direct access ;on West Walnut. It is also one of the conditions of the Hearing Examiner along with maintaining enhanced landscaping on Walnut. Street. Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in favor of the proposal wished to comment. Fred Halverson, Greg Lighty, and Bruce Peterson, from Halverson & Applegate representing Albertsons, were available for any questions. Mr. Halverson spoke in favor of the project and explained there are no plans for access to Walnut Street. Mr. Lighty also pointed out that Albertson's has no problem with any of the conditions recommended by the Hearing Examiner. However as a matter of practicality, he requested detailed language be added to the rezone ordinance reflecting conditions tied to the rezone concerning the parcel merger and the property exchange. Bill Cambell, property owner at 402 South 38th Avenue directly behind Albertsons, spoke in favor of the project rather than to have low cost ..housing .go in .there. . There being no one else wishing to speak in favor of the proposal, Mayor Buchanan invited public testimony from those against the proposal. 3 72 JULY 2, 1996 Joe Hocker, 404 South 38th Avenue located directly east of Albertsons, requested protection from nuisances such as noise from extended store hours, trucking loading and unloading, in addition to pollution from the trucks. He requested store hours not be extended for operation, truck loading or unloading since the parking lot will abut his property. He expressed concern about the risk factor on 40th Avenue and the close proximity to Walnut Street. He also feels signs should be posted restricting private vehicles from the unloading area. Phil Robillard, 405 South 38th Avenue, felt the parking lot is fine but feels the fence should be at least eight feet high instead of six feet high because people scale the existing wall. After a considerable amount of discussion about the fence height as it relates to the grade of the property. It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND ALSO INCLUDE THE CONDITION THAT THE FENCE AROUND THE PARKING LOT SHOULD AT NO POINT BE LESS THAN 8 FEET HIGH. There was discusison about the intent of the motion. Council Member Beauchamp directed attention to the concerns of the neighborhood, particularly the noise level and traffic congestion from the cargo area onto 40th Avenue. He requested signs indicating store hours and no access to the cargo area be put up, and also emphasized the importance of good management of the store to curtail problems. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by'unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. 10. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) FOR 1997 -2002 This being the time set for the public hearing, Bob Degrosslier, Senior Engineer, referenced the Six -Year TIP projects which includes seven funded projects; four bond issue projects; and four annual programs. Dave Hussell, Street & Traffic Operations Manager, summarized how the unfunded capacity improvements reflecting Level of Service (LOS) recommendations, such as the widening and reconstruction of 16th Avenue with an additional lane. Taking into consideration the testimony heard at the GMA public hearing on June 25, 1996, Council Member Barnett requested a footnote be added explaining that the items listed as capacity improvements are unfunded projects. The Six -Year TIP program only includes the first 15 projects. Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and invited testimony about the Six -Year TIP. There being no one wishing to comment, he closed the hearing. Resolution No. R -96 -83 was read by title and it was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. 4 JULY 2; 1996 Z 3 Council Member Barnett explained his vote was subject to the appropriate footnotetinder Capacity, Improvements. RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -83, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 1997 through 2002 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. 11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Larry Sharley, Peppertree Inn, presented a proposal to replace seven trees with Thunder Cloud Plum trees and complete other landscaping at his expense in the City's right -of -way on the west side of 1614 North 1st Street to the interchange. Bill Knutsen, Sun Country Inn, spoke against replacing the 18 year old mature trees. They have nurtured the trees over the years and they receive many compliments on them. However, he did not object to trimming the trees. There was discussion among the Council members concerning the view and the sign visibility and the landscaping. Council Member Beauchamp asked about sidewalk damage from the trees. A representative from Senske Lawn Service explained that proper watering helps prevent roots from damaging the sidewalk. The Council suggested that representatives from both businesses go back and try to work together to come up with a solution. It was the consensus of the Council to take Mr. Sharley's request under advisement. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TRANSFER AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH JERRY MAGGARD (SALE OF FORMER FIRE STATION #2 /ACQUISITION OF 124 SOUTH 2ND STREET) RESOLUTION NO. R- 96784, A , .RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Sunfair Associates for the trade of former Fire Station No. 2 for improved property located at 124 South Second Street to be used to house the Cable TV Division. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING EXECUTION OF MEMO. OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING TRANSFER OF 911 CALLTAKERS RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -85, A RESOLUTION authorizing, directing, and ratifying the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yakima and Council 2, Washington State Council of County and City Employees, representing Local 1122 of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO, and Local 469, International Association of Firefighters, AFL -CIO regarding the transfer of 911 Calltakers. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH GREEN MOUNTAIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR. CONTAINERIZED COMPOSTING PILOT PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -86, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of 5 7 JULY 2, 1996 Yakima to execute an agreement with Green Mountain Technologies, Inc., for the use of containerized composting equipment, technology, and services. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BIS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -87, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a revised and updated agreement with BIS Computer Solutions, Inc. for a public safety computer system and corresponding support services. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH WARDELL ARCHITECTS FOR: A. DESIGN AND REFURBISHMENT OF POLICE ANNEX B. DESIGN AND SPACE ANALYSIS FOR CITY HALL RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -88, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Professional Services agreement with Wardell Architects, P.S., an architectural firm, for the development of office space planning for the City - County Narcotics Unit and City Hall, in the City of Yakima. *17. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 16, 1996 FOR THE SOUTH SCENIC ANNEXATION July 16, 1996 was set as the date of public hearing on the South Scenic Annexation. 18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE This item was removed from the Agenda. 19. OTHER BUSINESS None. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: News Release regarding 4th of July Celebration Shuttlebus Service. 6/27/96; News Release regarding Applications Sought for Air Terminal Board. 6/28/96; Memorandum from Toni Gardner regarding Southeast Neighborhood Partnership Meeting; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for May 1996; Agenda I/ for July 11, 1996 Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee and minutes of its June 6, 1996 meeting; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of July 2, 1996; Agenda for the June 27, 1996 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of its May 23 and June 6, 1996 meetings; AWC 1995- 1996 Annual Report; and Articles from June 28, 1996 Seattle Times relating to growth management. 6 7 JULY 2, 1996 c " 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (ACQUAVELLA) It was MOVED BY BERGER SECONDED " BY KLINGELE, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO JULY 9, 1996 AT 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. AT THE YAKIMA CENTER FOR A GMA WORK SESSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. 21. ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 9, 1996,, 8:00 AM -9:30 AM, AT THE YAKIMA CENTER BOARD ROOM FOR GMA WORK SESSION FOR CITY COUNCIL Following the conclusion of the Executive Session at 3:55 p.m., the meeting adjourned to July 9, 1996, 8:00 AM aaat the Yakima Center for GMA work session. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: 7 _ G�� /CUNCI -L MEMBER ' DATE COUNCIL MEMBER _____ DATE ATTEST: �} CITY CLERK Gm C.. d 'BUCHANAN, MAYOR • Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • • • • • •