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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/1999 Business Meeting 190 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON DECEMBER 7, 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 Clarence Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS Council Member Place presented certificates of recognition to students from Franklin Middle School, Naches, Toppenish and Eisenhower High Schools commending them for their good citizenship by doing volunteer work in the Graffiti Paint Out program. She also commended Sandy Jetton from Naches High School for being the brains behind the program. Mr. Jettonn thanked the Council for the recognition saying that young adults are the most under utilized resource in the United States and he plans to continue using ours. B. SPECIAL PRESENTATION In formal recognition of Council Member Barnett's 80 birthday, City Manager Zais took this opportunity to present him with a printing " plate" of a Yakima Herald Republic article. In the article, entitled LONE CANDIDATE, Mr. Barnett is quoted as saying, " The next time I run I am going to find me an opponent." Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager, introduced Mr. Barnett's wife, Lois, and gave a brief description of his history both in the military and as an active citizen of Yakima. He then had Mayor Puccinelli present Mr. Barnett with a proclamation from Henry Shelton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honoring his contribution to society and wishing him a happy birthday. 191 DECEMBER 7, 1999 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. 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.) *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 1999 ADJOURNED MEETING AND NOVEMBER 16, 1999 BUSINESS AND ADJOURNED MEETINGS The minutes of the November 9, 1999 Adjourned meeting and the November 16, 1999 Adjourned and Business meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER APPEAL FILED BY LARRY LOVELESS OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION REGARDING A SHORT PLAT AND CLASS 2 DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF NORTH 46 AND ENGLEWOOD AVENUES Dan Valoff, Associate Planner, informed Council that this was an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny the application for Class (2) zoning for the development of four duplexes and associated four lot short plat. In response to Council Member Place's question if there were plans for 46 Avenue to go through, the response was no, not at this time. Mr. Valoff explained that generally R -1 zoning allows up to seven units per acre and on some occasions up to 12. The request was denied by the hearing examiner because the density would be 10.5•units per acre. Mayor Puccinelli opened the public meeting for public testimony. James Carmody, 405 E. Lincoln, attorney for Larry and Kim Loveless, stated this development meets all development standards, satisfies minimum lot sizes, and meets all set back, coverage and height standards. He identified similar developments that have been approved under this zoning ordinance making the point that the ordinance needs to be applied in a consistent manner. Mr. Carmody testified that two people that live on 46 Avenue appeared at the original hearing with a concern about the roadway being inadequate for this development. 2 192 DECEMBER 7, 1999 Mr. Loveless has made a commitment to widen and upgrade the roadway at his expense and with that commitment the two property owners now support the application. Mr. Carmody submitted letters from Mr. & Mrs. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Pratt to that expressing their support with that agreement in place. He also emphasized the development will be condominiums not duplexes and they will range in price from $100,000 to $150,000 per unit. There will be two units per building and two units per association. Larry Loveless, 806 .North 44 Avenue, the . developer, explained that he and his grandparents live in this neighborhood and have no desire to see it deteriorate. He reiterated that these units will be sold as condominium units. He expressed his desire to have this development treated equally to other developments in relation to the density issue. Tom Gasseling, 714 N.. 44 Avenue, said that City Planning staff had recommended denial in the original public hearing due to compatibility concerns and that the Hearing Examiner denied the request because of density. He agrees with the denial and would like to see it upheld. He refuted Mr. Loveless' and Mr. Carmody's claims that Garden Park Way and Bellevue Manor are comparable properties. He also expressed concern about the potential of 46 Avenue being extended as a- through street. Barbara Harris, a Yakima resident, emphatically stated that she had come before the Council previously under the same type of zoning situation and was turned down by both the Hearing Examiner and the Council because her neighbors didn't want it. Her opinion was that if the neighbors don't want this one, it should also be denied. Herb Hawkins, N. 37 Avenue, said he agreed with Mr. Gasseling's testimony and would like the Council to uphold the Hearing Examiner's ruling. Mel Carlson, 907 Conestoga Boulevard, spoke in support of the Hearing Examiner's decision. • Mr. Carmody took the opportunity for rebuttal commenting that Mr. Gasseling was the only person who had appeared at the hearing and there was no dissent from the neighborhood. He welcomed Council to review the decisions they have made over the last ten years and determine if this decision is consistent with those. Mayor Puccinelli closed the public meeting. After discussion regarding density and the opposition by the neighbors, it was MOVED BY PLACE, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ACCEPT THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote,. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Nadine Warren, 1904 Grant Street, President of ACCENT! Tours, submitted a letter to the Council representing her concerns 3 193 DECEMBER 7, 1999 about unfair competition with the Senior Center tour programs. She said she has requested being put on the Senior Center's bid list in the past but has not been given that opportunity. She said the Senior Center would be getting something from the tour lines, e.g. a free cruise or a kickback of some sort and questioned who was benefiting. Council assured her this would be looked into and they would obtain an answer. Melissa Thomas, a resident of Yakima, questioned Council action during the Budget Wrap -Up Session with relation to the reduction of personnel. Her questions related to filled positions versus vacant positions being cut and how many police officer positions were eliminated. Council assured her that the elimination of jobs did concern them deeply but it was necessary due to the voters passage of Initiative 695. City Manager Zais explained how the City of Yakima started taking proactive action as early as May to help reduce the number of actual filled positions that have to be cut. He stressed their attempt to be fair and hope there would be a chance for these employees to be reinstated at a later time. 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO SELL PORTION OF LARSON PARK PROPERTY TO THE STATE FOR YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPANSION • Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager, introduced Senator Alex Deccio and acknowledged YVCC Board of Trustee members who were present; Ann Miller, Ricardo Garcia, Dorothy Aiken, and Doug Peters. He also acknowledged YVCC staff members Mark Rogstad, Dr. Gary Tollefson, and Mike Whelam. Mr. Rice commented on how this project offers a higher education facility for the community and hopefully will encourage our youth to stay and help support our community.' Anne Miller, spoke on behalf of the Board of Trustees, representing Wapato, Sunnyside, Selah and Yakima. She pointed out how this will provide businesses, employees and students the opportunity for further education. Senator Deccio declared this was a great day and described how a beautiful building will be replacing the tennis and handball courts. He said he will be making a request for the construction funds in the 2001 budget and hopes that in 2002 Yakima Valley College will be able to offer that 3 and 4th year. Gary Tollefson, on behalf of Linda Kaminski, YVCC President, commended the relationship that it took to accomplish this project and expressed his and the staff's pleasure. Resolution No. R -99 -148 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -148, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and all other documents necessary to transfer title to 4 1 94 DECEMBER 7, 1999 • a portion of Larson Park to the State of Washington, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Yakima Valley Community College. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF TREE AT 711 SOUTH 12 AVENUE FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -149, A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of one Tree of Heaven located in the City right -of -way on the south side of the residence at 711 S. 12 Avenue, Yakima, Washington. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR JAIL SERVICES WITH: A. YAKIMA COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -150, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Corrections /Detention Agreement with Yakima County for the provision of jail detention services during 2000. B. WAPATO RESOLTUION NO. R -99 -151, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an " Interlocal Jail Agreement" with the City of Wapato for the provision of jail detention services during 2000. C. TOPPENISH RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -152, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute' an " Interlocal Jail Agreement" with the City of Toppenish for the provision of jail detention services during 2000 and 2001. D. SUNNYSIDE RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -153, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an " Interlocal Jail Agreement" with the City of Sunnyside for the provision of jail detention services during 2000 and 2001. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX- EXEMPT VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS FOR JOHN I. HAAS, INC. RESOLUTION NO. R -99 -154, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, approving the issuance of tax - exempt variable rate demand industrial development revenue refunding bonds of Yakima County Public Corporation for the benefit of John I. Haas, Inc., pursuant to RCW 39.84.060. 5 195 DECEMBER 7, 1999 • *12. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE THE VIOLA COURT ANNEXATION (ADOPT STANDARD MOTIONS A & B) December 7, 1999 was set as the time of a meeting with the • initiating party who have signed a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings, the initiating party being Borton & Sons. The annexation proposed by the above party was accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area to be annexed was required to assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and staff was directed to file a Notice of Intent to Annex with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. • *13. CONSIDERATION OF 2000 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES The Legislative Priorities for 2000 was accepted. *14. ACCEPT 1998 STATE EXAMINER'S AUDIT REPORT The 1998 State Examiner's Audit Report was accepted. *15. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 21, 1999 TO VACATE A PORTION OF ROCK AVENUE REQUSTED BY SHIELDS CORP. December 21, 1999 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve a right -of -way vacation for a portion of Rock Avenue, requested by Shields Corporation. . *16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF BODEN AVENUE, BETWEEN SOUTH 17TH AND 18TH STREETS, REQUESTED BY MC GUIRE LUMBER COMPANY ORDINANCE NO. 99 -50, AN ORDINANCE vacating approximately 283 feet of undeveloped City of Yakima right -of -way constituting Boden Avenue between South 17 and 18 Streets. 17. OTHER BUSINESS Council Member Barnett expressed his appreciation for the presentation made earlier and thanked the staff members involved. Senator Deccio gave a status report on the Armory project, stating his belief that the construction funding will be appropriated during the next legislative session. He said the new Armory and four -year college will work together as a package to bring a better standard of living to Yakima. 6 196 DECEMBER 7, 1999 Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Press Release regarding City of Yakima Business Center.Grand Opening on December 9, 1999; Agenda for the December 6, 1999 Charter and Police & Fire Civil Service Commissions meeting; Agenda for the December 8, 1999 Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority Board meeting; Monthly Report from the Chief of Police for October 1999; Monthly Report for Code Administration Division for November 1999; City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of December 7, 1999; and Minutes of the November 3 and 17, 1999 Community Review Board meetings. 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (AFSCME TRANSIT) It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND POTENTAL LITIGATION FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNMENT TO DECEMBER 13, 1999 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR A DINNER MEETING WITH AREA LEGISLATORS TO DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 19. ADJOURNMENT TO DECEMBER 13, 1999 (TENTATIVE) AT 6:30 P . M . FOR DINNER MEETING WITH AREA LEGISLATORS TO DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Following the conclusion of Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m. • r la ►� 1 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: � � �t I..L � / I - 2-(1- 9 7% 110 , DATE CO C MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Pension /Records Clerk Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 7