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Home My WebLink About06/27/2000 Business Meeting 391 • CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JUNE 27, 2000 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 Mary Place, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Larry Mattson, and John Puccinelli present on roll call. Council Member Bernard Sims was absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts were also present. 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance An Invocation was given by Council Member Puccinelli, followed by the. Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Barnett. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations (if applicable) • Appreciation for Lon Wyrick Council Member Barnett read a proclamation of appreciation for Lon Wyrick, Executive Director of the Conference of Governments (COG) for his service to the citizens of Yakima during his tenure with COG. Mr. Wyrick is leaving Yakima to take a job with the Thurston Regional Planning Conference in Olympia. Mr. Wyrick accepted the proclamation and also a Yakima watch and pin from Mayor Place. Mayor Place announced that the City received two awards at the • AWC Conference last week. Mayor Place presented Doug Maples, Code Administration Manager, with the Municipal Achievement Award for working with citizens to create the City's Community Review Board. Sharon Brown, Wellness Committee Member, accepted the Well City Award for the City's Wellness Program. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Place 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 BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY MATTSON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on 392 JUNE 27, 2000 the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2000 Business Meeting The minutes of the June 6, 2000 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. Public Hearing on the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2001 -2006 This being the time set for the public hearing on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2001 -2006, Kay Adams, City Engineer, reported that a hearing on this program is done annually in order to allow the federal and state funding agencies to plan their grants for the next six years. He mentioned several projects on the list that are currently funded: West Nob Hill Blvd at South 48 Avenue (widen intersection); East Nob Hill Blvd. at South 6 th Street (signalization); Valley Mall Blvd. - Union Gap from South 1st Street to South 3 rd Avenue (new construction); Valley Mall Blvd. -Union Gap from South 3 rd Avenue to South 16 Avenue (new construction); South 40 Avenue at West Washington Avenue (signalization); West Washington. Avenue, South 24 Avenue to 40 Avenue, (widen); and West Washington Avenue, South 40 Avenue to South 48 Avenue (widen). He stated that the Mead Avenue project is not funded but that project will be sent to several agencies to request funds. Mayor Place opened the public hearing. There being no citizen present to speak to this issue, the public hearing was closed. Resolution No. R- 2000 -78 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -78, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2001 through 2006 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. 7. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON THE REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 3611 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE REQUESTED BY JENNIFER PEARSON ' (SEE ORDINANCE APPROVING REZONE) (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED) This being the time set for the public meeting, Dan Valoff, Associate Planner, reviewed the rezone application submitted by Jennifer Pearson to rezone the property at 3611 Englewood from R -3 to B -1. Ms. Pearson does not have any confirmed development plans for this property but would like to have the B -1 zoning to 2 393 JUNE 27, 2000 be consistent with what is being done in that area. The Hearing Examiner, after his public hearing, recommended that Council approve the rezone. The staff recommendation is to pass the ordinance prepared by the Legal Department approving the rezone. Mr. Valoff responded to procedural questions posed by the Mayor, after which she opened the public meeting for comments. John Hodkinson of Prudential Almon Realty, representing Ms. Pearson, expressed his appreciation to staff who were great to work with, and offered to answer any questions. There being no other citizen wishing to comment, the public meeting was closed. Ordinance No. 2000 -23 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -23, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use and zoning; and rezoning one parcel addressed 3611 Englewood Avenue from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Professional Business (B- 1), and amending the Official Yakima Urban Area Zoning Map accordingly. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Alan Carroll was present with three members of Boy Scout Troop No. 161 who were attending the meeting to earn their Communications Merit Badge. Eric Leppert, 1714 Pickins Loop, Levy Bell, 7610 W. Nob Hill Blvd. #6, and Dustin Tew, 411 South 98 Avenue . introduced themselves. Ken Bischoff, counselor and traffic safety coordinator at Eisenhower High School, and Michael Cawley, a junior at Eisenhower H.S. submitted a petition with 1,054 signatures in _support of a request to install a traffic signal at 40 Avenue and Arlington Street. Mr. Bischoff spoke about the traffic problems experienced at that intersection. He expressed concern that an accident critically injuring or killing someone would occur at this high -risk intersection. Council Member Beauchamp asked Mr. Bischoff if the School District would be willing to assist with funding for the signal as a joint venture. Mr. Bischoff said he would be glad to work with the City on this issue. I/ Denise Englehart, 1211 South 2 Avenue, told Council she does not want to see the water rates increased to cover the additional $290,000 needed to fluoridate City water. Mayor Place stated that staff is exploring other options. Irene Stewart, 120 Orchard, Selah, and Kathy Rice, 1207 South 2 Avenue, addressed the Council concerning labor negotiation problems at Providence Medical Center. Ms. Stewart submitted her comments in writing. Mayor Place commented that Council 3 394 JUNE 27, 2000 does not have any jurisdiction over the Medical Center. They asked Council members to write letters to the Center's administration urging them to bargain in good faith with the employees. They brought their concerns to Council because they believe it may have an impact on the community. 9. REPORT FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING RECOMMENDATION FOR ADVERTISING IN CITY PARKS Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, introduced Mike Nixon and Phil Hoge, Parks and Recreation Commission Members, -present to respond to questions about the Commission's recommendation for advertising in City parks. Mr. Nixon elaborated on the Commission's conservative stance regarding advertising in the parks. Council Member Puccinelli said he was disappointed in the recommendation because it did not include 'alternative funding such as gifts and sponsorships which may prevent the loss of Parks and Recreation programs. Council Members Beauchamp, Mattson and Buchanan spoke in support of the more conservative approach in the Parks and Recreation recommendation. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, spoke in favor of tasteful advertising, which she said would be akin to marketing the facility. She stated there should be another category for corporate or partnership sponsorships. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY MATTSON, TO ACCEPT THE RPEORT AND APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. • *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPEAL BY DAVID DOREMUS REGARDING PROPOSED CARD ROOM AT 1900 E. NOB HILL BOULEVARD RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -79, A RESOLUTION denying the appeal by David C. Doremus' appeal of the Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance and Class (2) approval of Doremus' proposed card room at 1900 E. Nob Hill Boulevard. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE 4 OF JULY COMMITTEE FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION (FIREWORKS) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -80, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Fourth of July Committee to provide a fireworks display on the evening of July 4, 2000. 4 395 JUNE 27, 2000 *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR JULY 27, 2000 TO CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE CORPORATION OF CATHOLIC BISHOP TO VACATE ALLEY IN THE VICINITY OF ST. JOSEPH CHURCH RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -81, A RESOLUTION fixing time for public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on July 27, 2000, on a. petition to vacate the alley located within Block 68, town of North Yakima, now Yakima. *13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE APRIL AND MAY 2000 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT (BUDGET REPORT) The April and May 2000 Revenue and Expenditure (budget) report was accepted. *14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS TO EXTEND THE CABLE TV FRANCHISE ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -24, AN ORDINANCE relating to franchises; amending Subsection 2.2 of Ordinance No. 93 -115, as amended by Ordinances No. 97 -40, No. 98 -30, No. 99 -09 and No. 99 -31; and extending the term of the non - exclusive franchise with Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, one (1) year, from sixteen (16) years to seventeen (17) years, from the effective date of Ordinance No. 93 -115. *15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATUTES AND VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO CONFORM WITH STATE LAW ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -25, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety and Morals, recodifying the penalties for violating protective orders within the City of Yakima, adding new Sections 6.05.090 and 6.05.140, amending Sections 6.05.110 and 6.05.120, and repealing Sections 6.45.060 and 6.45.070, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. *16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES (CODES AND ENGINEERING) ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -26, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective August 1, 2000; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.100 D, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B, 2.20.110 C, and 2.20.110 D, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 5 396 JUNE 27, 2000 *17. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL, MARKETING AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE YAKIMA CENTER An Ordinance amending the 2000 budget and appropriating funds for architectural, marketing and other professional services for the expansion of the Yakima Center, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -27, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2000 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $50,000 within the 370 - Convention Center Capital Improvement Fund for expenditure during 2000 to provide architectural, marketing and other professional services. *18. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CASCADE QUALITY MOLDING An Ordinance amending the 2000 budget and appropriating funds to provide infrastructure for Cascade Quality Molding, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -28, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2000 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $466,500 in the 142 - Arterial Street Fund for expenditure during 2000 to provide infrastructure for Cascade Quality Molding. 19. OTHER BUSINESS Denise Nichols announced that there will be a public meeting on the Kissel Park design on June 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Complex. Christine Downey and Carol Mills, teachers, introduced themselves and stated they are job- shadowing City employees as part of the Chamber of Commerce's School -to -Work Program. Nancy Gaudette, Refuse Manager, invited Council outside to view the new refuse truck. Information Items: • Items of information provided to Council were: City of Yakima Notice to Consultants for Yakima Convention Center Expansion. 6/12/00; First Quarter 2000 Municipal Court /Probation Office Statistics Report; Street Division's Activity Report for First Quarter 2000; Traffic Operations Division's Activity Report for First Quarter 2000; Traffic Engineering Division's Activity Report for First Quarter • 6 397 JUNE 27, 2000 2000; Planning Division Assignments Pending Report as of June 27, 2000; and Article from June 20, 2000 Seattle P -I, "'Son of 695' Has Enough Signatures for Ballot, Eyman Says ". 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO TAKE A TEN - MINUTE BREAK TO VIEW THE REFUSE VEHICLE, THEN MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATLEY 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO JULY 11, 2000 AT 11:30 A.M. AT THE YAKIMA CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL. The motion carried.by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. 21. ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 11, 2000 AT 11:30 A.M. AT THE YAKIMA CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: i;i / .. /5 . 6 CI CIL MEER PIATE f;ta44;4 17/4/0 UNCIL MEMBER ATE ATTEST: /� J� j a L.12- ,z1 A/ / c 1� 1 CITY CLERK RY PLACE, MAYOR An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 7