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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1999 Business Meeting 112 CITY.OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON ' OCTOBER 5, 1999 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 John Puccinelli, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele, Mary Place, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts were also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE An Invocation was given by Mayor Puccinelli, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) ® FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Mayor Puccinelli read a proclamation declaring October 3 -9, 1999, as Fire Prevention Week in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Nancy Danko, Fire Code Inspector, and Sparky, The Fire Dog, accepted the proclamation and talked about fire escape planning in the home, replacing batteries in smoke detectors, and the sounding of fire alarms on October 6, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. to practice home fire drills. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Puccinelli 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 Items Nos. 7 and 9 from 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 'READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) OCTOBER 5, 1999 1 1 3 *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the September 21, 1999 Business meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Aileen Kane gave a report on the quality of the new transit bus on Route 3, the contracted route. She made a couple of suggestions to improve the service, including the need for a bell to tell the driver to stop, and the driver needs a radio to coordinate transfers. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF TREES AT 4403 SUMMITVIEW AVENUE Council Member Barnett asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda so he could indicate that there have been four editions of the draft Tree Ordinance so far. Each edition states that when a tree is removed, it must be replaced with another tree; he hopes the fifth edition allows leeway for not requiring replacement. Council Member Place noted that the trees on the north side of Summitview Avenue should be removed because they are uprooting the sidewalk, they do not receive adequate water, and their branches overhang the street in the winter when it snows. Council Member Buchanan noted that if trees are being replaced, trees that grow well in Yakima need to be planted and a water source provided. Resolution No. R -99 -132 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -132, A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of two (2) white birch trees located in the City right -of -way along 4403 Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington. *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR TIB FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WASHINGTON AVENUE (SO. 40 AVE. TO 48 AVE. AND SO. 64 AVE. TO SO. 72ND AVE.) RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -133, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying a joint application by the City of Yakima and Yakima County and others for a $2.3 million dollar.grant from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for improvements to West Washington Avenue from South 40 Avenue to South 48 Avenue and from South 64 Avenue to South 72 Avenue. 2 114 OCTOBER 5, 1999 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION WITH UNION GAP, YAKIMA COUNTY, FAA, WSDOT FOR TIB FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO VALLEY MALL BOULEVARD (3 AVE. TO 16 AVE.) Council Member Sims requested removal of this item from the Consent Agenda to discuss the City's endorsement of the Valley Mall Boulevard project in light of the events that have changed at the airport since the project began. Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained this request is to ratify a grant application previously submitted due to a September 30th deadline. Mr. Cook provided a brief synopsis of the project that began with a route selection study in 1993 and project design and construction in 1996. Phase III of the project will not only complete the project, but will provide the added benefit of realigning 16 Avenue. That improvement will clear the approach zone near the airport runway and will also provide easier access from I -82 from the bridge on 10 Avenue. If approved by the Council, the City of Yakima's contribution towards Phase III development of the Valley Mall Boulevard project would be $352,835 in National Highway System (NHS) allocations. Proposed construction would be from South 3 Avenue out to 16 Avenue on West Washington, and would end a few feet north of the traffic light at Ahtanum. Members of the Council asked several questions and requested clarification about the City's National Highway System funding allocation. After discussion about whether the City of Yakima should continue its endorsement of the project and dedicate its NHS allocations, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO TABLE THIS REQUEST UNTIL THE NEXT BUSINESS MEETING IN TWO WEEKS. Council Member Beauchamp verified that the grant application could be amended, withdrawn, or acceptance of the funds refused by the City of Yakima if the grant is awarded. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion failed by 4 -3 roll call vote; Beauchamp, Buchanan, and Sims voting. nay. Resolution No. R -99 -134 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by 5 -2 roll call vote; Buchanan and Sims voting nay. Council Member Place requested more information about the NHS funding allocation to enable further understanding of the process and to ensure maximum utilization of the funding mechanism. Council Member Klingele asked if the NHS funding allocation could be designated for other roads besides the Valley Mall Boulevard project. 3 115 OCTOBER 5, 1999 RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -134, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying joint application by the City of Yakima with the City of Union • Gap and Yakima County for Transportation Improvement Board Funding for improvements to Valley mall Boulevard from 3rd Avenue to 16 Avenue. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WARDELL ARCHITECTS FOR EXPANSION ALTERNATIVES FOR THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -135, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Architectural Services Agreement with Wardell Architects, P.S. to study the feasibility of expansion alternatives for the Police Station /Legal Center. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF HEARING BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR NOVEMBER 10, 1999 TO CONSIDER: A. VACATION OF ROCK AVENUE BETWEEN ARLINGTON STREET AND WEST NOB HILL BLVD. REQUESTED BY SHIELDS BAG & PRINTING RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -136, A RESOLUTION fixing the time for public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on November 10, 1999, on a petition filed with the City Clerk by Shields Bag and Printing Co. to vacate Rock Avenue between Arlington Street and West Nob Hill Boulevard. B. VACATION OF UNBUILT PORTION OF CORPMAN LANE REQUESTED BY ALFRED STELZER AND BRAD DOWNEY (THE GOLDEN VILLA) RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -137, A RESOLUTION fixing time for public hearing before the hearing Examiner on November 10, 1999, on a petition to vacate an unbuilt portion of Corpman Lane right -of- way. *12. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR OCTOBER 19, 1999 TO CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION IN THE VICINITY OF BODEN AVENUE (SOUTH 17 AND 18 STREETS) REQUESTED BY MC GUIRE LUMBER COMPANY October 19, 1999, was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on a petition filed with the City Clerk by McGuire Lumber Company, Inc. to vacate Boden Avenue between South 17 and 18 Streets. *13. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR YAKIMA RIVER LEVEE PROTECTION PROJECT NO. 1830 PERFORMED BY COBRA CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION (STANDARD MOTION V -B: ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE THE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from. the Acting City Engineer, dated September 27, 1999, with respect to the completion of the work on the Yakima 4 116 OCTOBER 5, 1999 River Levee Protection Project No. 1830, performed by Cobra Construction and Excavation, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. • *14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPERTY ON NORTH 8 STREET ORDINANCE NO. 99 -39, AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City Attorney and /or Lyon, Weigand & Gustafson PS to institute and prosecute legal proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of real property for the Yakima Convention Center Parking Lot Improvement Project and for the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, structures, roadways, and public facilities related thereto; providing for the condemnation and taking of such real property and declaring the condemnation and taking thereof to be necessary for a public use required by the public interests; and directing that compensation for such taking be paid from Fund Number 370 Convention Center Capital Fund of the City of Yakima. *15. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM FOR NORTH 85 AVENUE SEWER LID NO. 1055 An Ordinance amending the 1998 budget and appropriating funds for construction of a public sewer system for North 85 Avenue Sewer LID No. 1055, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 99 -40, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1999 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $228,000 in the 345 - LID Construction Control Fund for expenditure during 1999 for the construction of an 8 -inch public sewer system. *16. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE CAPITAL FUNDING PLAN (CHINOOK BUSINESS PARK /BABY JOGGER EXPANSION PROJECT) An Ordinance amending the 1998 budget and appropriating funds for infrastructure improvements for the Chinook Business Park, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 99 -41, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1999 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $235,172 within the 123 - Economic Development fund for expenditure during 1999 to provide infrastructure for Chinook Business Park. 5 . 117 OCTOBER 5, 1999 17. OTHER BUSINESS Council Member Barnett alerted Council to the short timeframe that will be available to provide comments to the Clean Air Authority Board when the revised Regulations are made available, Monday, October 11, 1999. The comments will be accepted until Wednesday, October 13, 1999. The Council Committee will review the revised Regulations and prepare any comments. CONSIDERATION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE APPLICATION FILED BY CREEKSIDE DENTAL City Manager Zais noted that this request was added as an off - agenda item. Don Skone, Planning Manager, presented Creekside Dental's request for a sign that would encroach a bit on the City's right -of -way on 40 Avenue. The sign would not conflict with clearview site requirements and would be located behind and perpendicular to the sidewalk. He recommended approval of the request. Doug Maples, Code Administration Manager, explained this was brought late to the Council for consideration due to his unfamiliarity with the agenda procedure. Members of the Council requested clarification about the dimensions of the sign and its proposed location. After discussion about the request as it relates to the site, it was noted that the right -of -way permit would be subject to amendment, potential revocation, or modifications should any problems arise. Council Member Place explained that she would prefer to visit the site so she is familiar with the location and the request. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT OR REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION IF ANY PROBLEMS ARISE, IF IT IS FOUND TO BE UNSUITABLE, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Council Member Klingele passed along a couple of compliments he heard about service provided in the Permit Center and Irrigation /Water Division. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum from 9/27/99; Cable Communications Manager regarding Y -2K Series Update. Memorandum from Clean Air Authority regarding Cost Saving Measures. 9/27/99; Invitation to Mariposa Park's Open House on October 4, 1999; City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of October 5, 1999; and Agenda for the September 29, 1999 Board of Health meeting. 6 118 OCTOBER 5, 1999 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (ACQUAVELLA) It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:55 P.M. TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 -35 MINUTES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 19. ADJOURNMENT . • Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at,3:37 p.m. Ae / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: I - ,!/ /2 - y/ - CIUNCIL ME DATE CAA il 0 < ' ° r/I z 2 f� - `� I O 'EMBER DATE ATTEST: K AVI-0_,.."--/>ef jec,„{„,,_e__AL_&__; x / 4 - CITY CLERK JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and videotape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office. • 1 • 7