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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/1989 Business Meeting 274 SEPTEMBER 26, 1989 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 Pat Berndt, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present on.roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk and Deputy City. Clerk Toney also.present. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Council member Foy. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None 4. CONSENT AGENI1. Mayor Berndt 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 the consensus of the Council that•Items Nos. 10 and 12 be removed from the consent agenda. It was MOVED BY :..SECONDED BY..BEAUCHAMP,..THAT THE..:CONSENT,AGENDA, AS .READ,.. BE. PASSED. The motion carried. unanimously by 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 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 The Council minutes of September 12, 1989 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 Charles Kriz, 5708 Bitterroot Lane, stated he is sorry that Council member Foy is not running for re- election. He requested that the money to be received by the City at the end of the month be given - to enforcement. . s.' • '7. . PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL.BY JEFFEREY_'TAMKIN,. INC..'AND ASSOCIATES ON THE DETERMINATION OF,SIGNIFICANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT :,NORTH 40TH AVENUE /POWERHOUSE ROAD AND LEAD AGENCY STATUS The public hearing was postponed until October 3, 1989 at the request of the applicant, Jefferey Tamkin. 8. PUBLIC MEETING ON REQUEST FOR A SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO UPGRADE THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT'S EXISTING SEWAGE OUTFALL SYSTEM Associate Planner Lynn Kohn presented the staff report regarding the shoreline permit. She indicated this permit will allow the Wastewater Treatment Plant's existing sewage outfall system to be upgraded to meet the Department of Ecology's regulations. The appropriate public notification procedure resulted in the receipt of one corranent; the Department of Transportation requested that an access permit be obtained should the City need to use DOT property for access. She stated Council needs to either approve, deny or hold a public hearing regarding the shoreline permit. Council member Sims asked how the line will be cleaned since it will be in the river. Chris Warvick explained that they were able to design a an apparatus that does not require cleaning. He said the AAD /1 SEPTEMBER 6 1989 2 7 5 • 4fi wastewater will be ejected .into the river at stream bed level and will be a gravity flow process. Mayor Berndt opened the discussion for public comment, however, there was no one present to address the•issue. It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 9. REPORT ON STATUS OF PARKS BOND ISSUE PROJECT AND REVIEW OF • SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST (Available Monday) • . Parks Manager Flaherty stated he has nothing further to add and yielded to 'questions from the City 'Council - about the - above mentioned report. Mr. Flaherty responded to inquiries from Council member Foy about expenditures for various projects and the balance of the funds for those projects. Council member Foy noted that the Senior Center project has expended only about 29% of the funds and asked if there are any more change orders that have not yet been approved. Mr. Flaherty stated a change order for $500 has just been received and there are funds to cover that change order. He added that the project - is going very well and he does not anticipate any more change orders at this time. City Manager Zais asked Mr. Flaherty to comment on the section of the report that addresses the trees along Naches Avenue. Mr. Flaherty stated the report indicates there are approximately 52 trees that need to be removed immediately due to their decayed and weakened condition. A brief discussion ensued regarding the' replanting of trees that have been removed in previous years. Mayor Berndt cnented that she would ; like to see the ,citizens encouraged to plant some trees and suggested implementing an "adopt- a tree.. program. Council . member Foy commented that Mr. Flaherty has informed the Council that this is a $200,000 unfunded liability and suggested that the City take care of 'the trees already planted before any additional planting occurs. City Manager Zais commented.that the first six items listed in the report essentially exhaust the remaining funds from the "Parks Yes" bond issue and additional funding needs to be identified. Council member Buchanan stated the City needs.to take action regarding the replacement of trees, and furthermore, staff • should be aware that some of the service organizations or local businesses are planting trees. He said staff should know who is planting those trees. Council member Carmichael pointed out that there are areas in the City other than the Naches corridor that need to be replanted. Mr. Flaherty stated the Parks and Recreation Commission has not had time to review this issue, but will be doing so in the near future. Council member Buchanan suggested that staff work with the Arboretum regarding the selection of the trees. It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY'SIMS, TO AUTHORIZE $188,503 FROM THE "PARKS YES" BOND. INTEREST .MONEY TO BE USED FOR THE PROJECTS SO OUTLINED IN. THE REPORT.' The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO DRUG COALITION AGREEMENT Council member Barnett stated it is his recollection that when the original contract was approved last year,; staff was to•come back ' with clarification about the authority of the Drug Coalition to buy, sell, trade or own real or personal property. Council members Barnett and Foy expressed concern that this agreement has not been III changed to reflect that the Drug Coalition must have the approval of the parties involved to buy, sell, trade or own real or personal property. Mayor Berndt stated that issue was discussed, however, she recalls that the agreement was approved ,as., submitted. City' Attorney Vanek stated the wording of the agreement can be changed to. reflect that intent if Council wishes. Mayor Berndt stated she would like to see this agreement passed today and requested the City Clerk to read the resolution. Resolution No. D-5644 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The.'motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. AAD /2 • 276 SEPTEMBER 26, 1989 • Mayor Berndt informed Council that the Wapato representative has moved and another representative needs to be appointed to fill that vacancy. RESOLUTION -5644, A .RESOLUTION. authorizing execution of the First Amenda Interlocal Cooperative` Agreement'for the Financing and Operating of the County -wide Coalition for the War on Drugs. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO DISTRICT COURT AGREEMENT FOR 1990 RESOLUTION N0. D -5645, A.RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a modification of the agreement with Yakima County relating to Yakima County District Court costs. *12. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR CHRIS WAARVICK, WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT, TO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA With regard to the Annual Water Pollution Control Federation Convention to be held in San Francisco, California, Council members Barnett and Foy expressed concern that Mr. Waarvick is being asked to pay the full registration fee of $165 when he is a guest speaker and will only be attending the conference overnight. Mr. Waarvick was instructed to request a reduction in the registration fee, or ' to have the registration fee waived in view of the fact that he is a guest speaker. Mr. Waarvick agreed that the registration fee is excessive under these circumstances and he will request a reduction as suggested. It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED -.BY BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE' THE' TRAVEL. REQUEST' FOR MR.-WAARVICK.-The :motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF LINES OF CREDIT FOR FUNDING A HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 1989) III This report was brought before Council with the corrections as requested previously. Staff responded to inquiries regarding the sources of income, of which several sources have been identified to pay for the debt service on the notes-. Mr. Hanson stated the ordinance is written in such a manner that it fits any debt obligation the City has. Council member Foy asked if the program fails, will the City have to set aside funds to cover it? Mr. Hanson responded that the City is only authorized to levy $3.60 per thousand without going to the citizens to raise taxes. Council member , Foy asked if this is included. in the budget, will the City then , reduce other. progiains and services and use that money for the homeownership program since the City cannot' raise taxes? Mr. ' Hanson reiterated that the City cannot raise taxes. Mayor Berndt requested that the ordinance be read. Ordinance No. 3206 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP,..SECONDED BY SIMS, . THAT THE - ORDINANCE :BE PASSED: The motion carried by 4- 3.roll call vote; Barnett, Carmichael and Foy voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 3206, AN ORDINANCE of the Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the establishment of lines of credit for the purpose of funding of a Home Ownership Program; authorizing the execution of notes of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $500,000; providing for the disposition of the proceeds of such lines of credit; fixing the form, maximum interest rate, terms, maturity and covenants of such lines of credit; and creating a fund from which the principal of and interest on such notes shall be paid. *14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT ANNEXATION • ORDINANC AN ORDINANCE correcting the.,legal .description of the North Airport Annexation found in Ordinance No. 3196. AAD /3 SEPTEMBER' 26, 1989 2 7 7 *15. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING,THE 1989 BUDGET 20 PROVIDE FOR 1988 CARRY FORWARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND NEW 1989 PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 3208, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1989 budget for the City of Yakima;. and making an appropriation of $ 212,881 in the 124 - Housing and Community Development Fund for expenditure during 1989 for 1988 carry over programs and 1989 State Grant Award. * 16. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1989 BUDGET IN THE FIRE CAPITAL FUND 332 FOR LOOKOUT POINT TOWER ORDINANCE NO. 3209, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1989 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $21,500 in the 332 - Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 1989 for the purchase of a 100 foot coitununication tower. 17. OTHER- BUSINESS • Council member Foy referred to his copy of the book entitled Rail Road U.S.A. vs Lyndon LaRouche, etal, and asked from where the books came? City Manager Zais stated the books were received in the mail. Council member Foy asked that his copy of the book be donated to the public library. Mayor Berndt asked if the City has an ordinance to preclude property owners from tearing down buildings in the Central Business District and leaving the site with a large open hole in the ground. City Attorney Vanek stated his office is currently researching this issue and will report back to Council on the matter. Council member Beauchamp stated that Dick Ostrander has made a recommendation that Frank Frederick be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Library .Board. Therefore, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY FOY, THAT. MR. FREDERICK' BE" APPOINTED, AS III REQUESTED BY MR,OSTRANDER. The motion carried .unanimously by voice vote. o . . . . Council member Carmichael stated that two weeks ago she registered a complaint about the soap dispenser and the sink in the women's • •restroom and. asked that the situation be rectified. She stated the action taken resulted in a worse condition than originally existed and she wishes now that she had never mentioned it. Mrs. Carmichael stated it is poorly designed and needs to be redone properly. Director of Community and Economic Development stated he • will look into the situation and see if a better solution can be found. Council member Barnett suggested that staff better situate the detour signs in conjunction with the Tieton Drive sidewalk construction project. Director of Engineering and Utilities'Covell stated he will notify the workmen of that request. Director of Finance and Budget Hanson announced that today is Budget Analyst Chuck Greenough's last Council meeting as he is leaving to take a position at Yakima Valley Community College. Mr. Hanson stated there will be a luncheon honoring Mr. Greenough on Thursday at the Jade Tree and invited Council members to attend. • Mr. Greenough spoke briefly, commenting that he has mixed emotions about leaving the City. He stated he has met some interesting ill people during his career with the City and expressed appreciation for the learning opportunity afforded him. City Manager Zais indicated there is a possibility that the K -Mart hearing may not occur, depending on the outcome of staff's attempt to mitigate the situation with the County and the proponent's attorney. He said if an agreement is reached prior to Tuesday at . 2:00 p.m., the Council meeting will be cancelled. Mr. Zais reminded Council of the 12:00 luncheon meeting with the County Commissioners and legislative representatives. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Joint Law Enforcement and Minimum Security Jail Facilities Funding for Yakima County. Council member Carmichael informed the Council that the Governor's Advisory AAD /4 2 7 8 SEPTEMBER 26, 1989 • Commission on Intergovernmental Relations will be meeting at that same time so she will not be able to attend the meeting with the County Commissioners and legislative representatives. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding Grantee Performance Report, B- 88 -MC -53 -0008; Memorandum from Cable Communications Coordinator regarding Recent Cable Developments. 9/19/89; Letter from Yakima Valley Disposal, Inc., regarding Ill Superior Refuse Removal Corp. application for a garbage and refuse collection service permit in Yakima County. 9/20/89; Letter to Dr. Robert Alexander, Yakima School District #7, regarding preliminary site plan for Davis High School expansion. 9/18/89; Article from the September 17, 1989 The Spokesman- Review Spokane Chronicle, "SunDome rises on Yakima "; Article from the September 10, 1989 Chicago Tribune, "Drugs Find Home in Heartland "; Executive Order EO 89 -08 from Governor Booth Gardner regarding Establishing The Washington State Growth Strategies Commission; Agenda for the September 27, 1989 City of Yakima Hearing Examiner meeting; Agenda for the September 27, 1989 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting and minutes of its August 9, 1989 meetings; Notice of rescheduling September 27, 1989 Yakima Housing Authority Board meeting to October 4, 1989; Letter from Alma Harris, Yakima Valley Community Band expressing gratitude for • the City's contribution for the furtherance of the Concerts In The Parks series. 8/17/89; Monthly Transit Operations Report for August 1989; Monthly vacancies and hiring status reports from Personnel as of September 11, 1989; and Minutes of the September 14, 1989 Yakima Youth Commission meeting. 18. ADJOURNMENT • _• • 4 • It was MOVED .BY ..CARMICHAEL,-. SECONDED. 2BY.;FOY,. MEETING . BE ADJOURNED..AT" THE'.HOUR OF 2:53 P.M. The motion carried :unanimously by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED. ACCURATE BY�� /1/44;v01 C IL MEMB R RATE ATTEST: COUNC L MEMB d GC s4 e ,,. vq C ?/. V5/x2c7 CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC. • AAD /5