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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/1987 Business Meeting 89 • • JULY 14, 1987 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 Henry Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Bernard, Sims present on roll, call. Council members . Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt and Jerry Foy absent and- excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney yank, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. . . . , 2. INVOCATION. . r . ..The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER ' Referring to two letters. received this. week expressing .opposition to an existing abortion. clinic in Yakima, and a copy of a form letter (about this) that is to be,presented to Council on July 21, 1987, Council,member Carmichael commented she has checked with the Permit Center and learned _there is,no abortion clinic within the city limits. Mayor Beauchamp stated the clinic. to which_ .the letter refers is located in the county and suggested these individuals ,,- should contact,the County Commissioners regarding this, issue. City Attorney Vanek introduced the - new Assistant City Attorney, • Sharon Carberry, who was then welcomed to City employment by Mayor Beauchamp. A resolution of appreciation and commendation for the services of .,Ila Cherrington.having been read by Mayor Beauchmamp, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by, Buchanan', that the resolution be .adopted. Unanimously carried by.roll call vote. Barnett,. Berndt and Foy absent. On behalf of City management, City employees and Council members,' City Manager Zais and Council member, Carmichael expressed appreciation to'.Mrs. Cherrington for more than twenty ' years of .service. . RESOLUTION NO .D -5363, A. RESOLUTION of .,appreciation and commendation for the exemplary services _performed by Ila Cherrington during her twenty -year municipal career. . 4. CONSENT AGENDA 'Mayor Beauchamp 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 add Items Nos. 11, 12 and. 13, as • requested by Council member Buchanan. The City Clerk .then read the ' Consent Agenda item including .resolutions and ordinances by . title. I.t was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by. Buchanan, that the . . Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call., vote.. Barnett,. Berndt, and Foy absent., (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. MEETINGS OF. MAY 19 & 26, AND JUNE .2, 1987 , . ' , , ' The Council minutes of May 19, & 26 and June 2, 1987 were approved, having been'duly ,certified accurate by two Council, members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 90 JULY 14, 1987 • 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. Elberth Jean Trotter, 209 South 4th Street, requested Council take some action to alleviate the serious drug and alcohol problem plaguing the area surrounding the 300 block of East Spruce. She elaborated on the type of activities occurring daily, making" it unsafe for residents to be out of doors, for fear of being approached by individuals under the influence of drugs /alcohol, or attempting to sell'them drugs. Police Chief Green confirmed this type of activity is present in the vicinity Mrs. Trotter mentioned,` however, it is not confined to'that area. He stated police officers have been diligently concentrating on this area, reporting that 45 -50 individuals from this area have been arrested since January, 1987. Chief Green indicated a number of those • individuals arrested have been juveniles and due to their age, it is difficult to impose a strict sentence, therefore, they are released and back on the street selling drugs within a short period of time. He stated he appreciates Mrs. Trotter's concern and • assured Council the Police Department will continue their concentrated efforts in that area. Jamaal Bell, 403 South Naches Avenue, stated his daughter had received a bad cut on her foot while playing at one of the City Parks, and stated he would like to see the parks sufficiently maintained to prevent such accidents. He' also commented on the drug problem mentioned by Mrs. Trotter, stating• Council needs to take action on that problem because it is very serious. 7. HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SCENIC DRIVE SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1040 (SEE ORDINANCE CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL) • This being the time set for the hearing on the final assessment roll for the Scenic Drive Sewer Local Improvement District (L.I.D.) No. 1040, Office Engineer Rita Germunson' reviewed the staff report and responded to inquiries from Council members and citizens present. Mrs. Germunson stated the City's participation in this project is $20,158.26, with the preliminary assessment roll of $46,368 which has been pro -rated on an equal share basis for a total project cost of $66,526.26. She stated claims made against this project for property restoration and construction error due to a design error, paid and fully satisfied, were fran Gary O'Halloran, $470.85 and Eugene Shields, $933.57. Outstanding claims include a claim fran Dr. Frank Barringer in the amount of $500 and. Marge McCormick in the amount of $731. Mrs. Germunson asked that the following letters be identified by name and date and be made a part of this public hearing: Frank Barringer, June 17, 1987, Gary O'Halloran, June 15, 1987, Donald Bartol, June 17, 1987, Carl Berryman, July 10, 1987, Andrew J. Murray, June 22, 1987, and Dennis J. Whitcher, City Engineer, June 1, 1987. She stated the original letters will be 'on file in the City Clerk's office. Gary O'Halloran, 710 Scenic Bluff, commented about the lack of communication by staff with the homeowners involved in this project. He spoke of additional costs incurred because the sewer stub for his property had to be relocated, and questioned why the City staff had not contacted'him about its placement prior to the actual work being done. He stated he is hopeful that when future L.I.D.s ' are formed, the City will appoint a liaison to work with the citizens in an attempt to keep them better•informed on the specifics of the project. He submitted photographs of the area in question and asked that they be made a part of the record. Sheryl Balmer, 711 Scenic Bluff, thanked staff and Council for making this L.I.D. possible. There being no other citizens present wishing' to address Council regarding this assessment roll,' Mayor Beauchamp . closed the hearing. Ordinance No. 3029 having been read by title it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sims, that the ' ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Barnett, Berndt and Foy absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3029, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvement District No. 1040 as created and qI • JULY 14, 1987 established by Ordinance No. 2885 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima. 8. PUBLIC MEETING ON THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TIM MONAHAN (GROUP M) CONSTRUCTION IN THE VICINITY OF 50TH AVENUE AND CHESTNUT AVENUE Associate Planner John Haddix reviewed the staff report indicating the Hearing Examiner's approval of the' preliminary plat submitted by Tim Monahan for a multi -use complex. Tim Monahan, Group M . . Construction, 4910 Cherry Park Court, encouraged Council to approve the preliminary plat. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and approve the preliminary plat, subject to the conditions set forth in the Hearing Examiner's decision. City Attorney Vanek advised ., i the Council he would bring back formal legislation for adoption. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett, Berndt, and Foy absent. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic Department, stated he was available to respond to any inquiries from the Council. Mayor Beauchamp questioned if there was anyone present wishing to address this issue. Ronald Hendrickson, 805 N. 4th Street, stated he has removed the hazardous vegetation on his property. He commented he had a fire on that property and was waiting for the completion of the arson investigation before cleaning it up. Council member Carmichael stated Mr. Hendrickson's property is not included on this list. Council memberlSims stated he thought it was on the last list. Mr. Rice stated staff would check into it. Resolution N. D -5364 having been read„ by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sims that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote: Barnett, Berndt, and Foy absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5364, A . RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certainweedy lots. 10. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REGARDING REQUEST FOR CHANGING NAME OF RACE STREET TO MARTIN LUTHER KING WAY AND RENAMING WASHINGTON POOL TO MARTIN LUTHER KING POOL . q Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works Department, stated staff has submitted information on the cost to rename and re -sign Race Street -to Martin Luther King Way. He stated the recommendation . from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the renaming of Washington Pool to Martin Luther King, I', Jr. Pool, is to rename the pool when a decision is made to continue the swimming facility at that location. Reverend Denman, Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee, requested Council postpone making a decision on this until all Council members are present. It was the ,consensus of the Council to listen to the people who came to speak to this issue. Johnny Rance, 904 S. Naches Avenue, stated he was opposed to this street name change, stating it is a slap in the face to rename Race Street after this great man. Mrs. Elberth Trotter, 209 S. 4th Street, stated she believes there are so many more things in the southeast area that need consideration, than renaming Race Street to Martin Luther King Way. She stated Dr. King has been honored in many other ways in this City and she would prefer to see the streets fixed." Reverend Denman recounted the history of his previous requests to have a street named in honor of Dr. King and urged Council to rename Race Street to Martin Luther King Way. He again requested Council to delay a decision on this until all the Council members were present. Lee Padgett, 1705 Gordon Road, stating he also has a place on 8th Street, commented that naming a street which is only nine blocks long after Dr. King is almost a slap in the face. He stated Martin Luther King, Jr. Park needs to be cleaned up. He stated: he would prefer to see 6th Street or 8th Street named Martin Luther King Way. Stating the • missing Council members can bring this item up for discussion at any time, Council member Carmichael commented she thought Council 7/ c t JULY 14, 1987 • should take action on this item. She said there was obvious discord about this and doesn't believe it should be approved unless there is a consensus in the community. She commented that when the last request was made to rename a street after Dr. King, she had suggested "B" Street. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Sims, to permit the committee that came before Council to place a bronze sign in the park, with our congratulations for that effort, but deny the remainder of their request and urge them to find some other source of community activity to utilize their funds, such as the gym and perhaps name it after Dr. King. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp abstaining due to the discord. Barnett, Berndt and Foy absent. *11. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION REGARDING PETITION FOR CROSSWALK AND OVERHEAD SIGNAL LIGHT AT 10TH AVENUE & SUMMITVIEW The staff report and recommendation from the Traffic Engineering Division to install a marked crosswalk and pedestrian warning signs on Summitview at 10th Avenue, as requested in Petition No. 1050, was approved. *12. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING REQUEST FROM HERITAGE SQUARE The staff report and recommendation to endorse the • Heritage Square project to raise money for charity through the selling of bricks which will be inscribed with the donor's name and set in a Plaza at the Track 29 location; was accepted and approved. *13. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE SINGLE AND .MULTI - FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION POLICY The staff report and recatunendation to approve the proposed changes to both the. Single-Family and Multi- Family Rental Rehabilitation Programs, as outlined in the staff report, was accepted and approved. *14. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO FAA GRANT FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. D -5365, A RESOLUTION authorizing, ratifying and adopting an amendment to the grant agreement for federal assistance, between the Federal Aviation Administration and the Yakima Air Terminal Board for project number 3 -53- 0089 -07. B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FAA GRANT RESOLUTION NO. D -5366, A RESOLUTION authorizing, ratifying and adopting the application and acceptance of federal assistance, and assurances made therein by the Yakima Air Terminal Board. *15. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR NACHES RIVER RAW WATER INTAKE MODIFICATION PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated July 14, 1987, with respect to the completion of the work on the Naches River Raw Water Intake Modifications project, performed by Case Power & Equipment, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth, was authorized. *16. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR BOB SHAMPINE, CODE ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, TO KANSAS CITY, MO The Out -of -State travel for Bob Shampine, Code Administration Manager, to attend the 65th Annual Education & Code Development Conference of the International Conference of Building Officials, . 93 JULY 14, 1987 in Kansas City, Missouri, September 19-25, 1987, at a cost of $880, was approved. *17. CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER APPOINTMENT TO THE UTILITY RATE ADVISORY_BOARD The re- appointment of Guy Shinn as the banking representative on the Utility Rate Advisory Board, for a three year term, to expire July 28, 1990, was confirmed. 18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF 1 WEST YAKIMA AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD III . Mayor Beauchamp disqualified himself from voting on this issue because he was not present at the time, of the public meeting and did not listen to the taped recording of that meeting. Ordinance No. 3030 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp abstaining. Barnett, Berndt, and Foy absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3030, AN ORDINANCE affirming the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to rezone property in the vicinity of 1 West Yakima Avenue, and amending the zoning map of the City of Yakima. 19. OTHER BUSINESS None. Information Items . Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 7/8/87; Agenda for July 15, 1987 Yakima Hearing Examiner meeting; New Vision Newsletter, In'; Our Scope, July' 1987; Monthly Report of Chief of Police for June 1987; Monthly Permit Report for June 1987;' Minority Business Monthly Report for June 1987; 1987 Community Development Block Grant Monthly Report for June 1987; and Minutes of the June 22 & 29, 1987 Parks and Recreation Special Committee Meetings. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING AND LITIGATION It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sims, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing. pending litigation for approximately 15 -20 minutes and immediately adjourn thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett, Berndt and Foy absent. 21. ADJOURNMENT - . Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was . II adjourned at the hour of 3:55 P.M. . ' READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ,,_. 4 OUNCIL a BER DAT f / ' AIIC i '' 101 - . I 5 .5 7 87 , COUNCIL' E i:ER DA' ATTEST: K t), J ,e;94e,4_, . ■; I au /... 4 A _i_4t.iii CITY CLERK MAYOR • •