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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/1985 Business Meeting 37 APRIL 2, 1985 BUSINESS MEETING The City Council met in session on this date at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. 1. ROLL CALL Mayor Clarence Barnett, presiding, and Council members Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt; Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Jerry Foy present on roll call. Council member Jack Sparling absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Carmichael advised Council that she will be unable to attend the DARC meeting this Thursday at 8:00 a.m. and that Council member'Berndt will act as Council liaison for that meeting. Council member Buchanan referred to an item provided for information regarding the State's no smoking" regulations and requested . a copy of the WAC and RCW sections mentioned in the memo. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett 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 a resolution by title. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council minutes, of March 12 & 18, 1985 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 Pearl Shryack, 1609 Fruitvale, submitted a petition to Council, requesting changes in the bus schedule and routes. She stated she would especially like to have the Fruitvale bus changed to one -half hour service. William Strole, 201 S. 48th Avenue, Virginia Ballinatti, 1217 Fruitvale Blvd., Joseph Stuzzo, 718 N. 6th Avenue, and Ted Foreman, 1110 Garfield, spoke in support of the request to change the bus service to provide evening service to 9:00 p.m., provide Sunday and special event service, expand the airport route to the Valley Mall, provide service to K- Mart, and provide half -hour service for all routes. William Strole also stated the bus sign at the Yakima Mall indicates the last bus leaves at 6:15 p.m., however, the last bus on Saturday leaves at 5:45 p.m. 7. HEARING ON A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4708 TIETON DRIVE, AS REQUESTED BY TIME OIL COMPANY This being the time set for the hearing on a request for a major modification to an existing planned development requested by Time Oil for property located at 4708 Tieton Drive, and the hearing procedure having been read, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. Judd Black, Associate Planner, was available to respond to Council's '38 APRIL 2, 1985 questions regarding the staff report and the Planning Commission recouu to approve the request with the following conditions: 1) the right -of -way and easement deeds are received prior to issuance of a building permit: 2) the sign be relocated in accordance with the Uniform Sign Code and Section 11.08 of the Yakima Municipal Code; and 3) it should also be noted that the extension of hours of operation past midnight be considered a major modification. John Jost, Time • Oil, stated they have met all the conditions the Planning Department had requested and also the three conditions made at the March 5th Planning Commission meeting. Mayor Barnett requested Mr..Jost to elaborate on the solutions proposed for the traffic problems in that area. Mr. Jost responded that he is not sure about the final outcome of the development of the traffic signal; however, the driveway has been relocated in an effort to correct the problem. Mr. Black stated the Traffic Engineer is looking at the design of the intersection at 48th and Tieton and has not yet finaled those plans. Council member Carmichael expressed concern that this development would be approved prior to the final design of the intersection, without the Modification request containing a condition that the developer would bear the cost of the type C barrier. Discussion followed regarding • setback requirements for the future widening of Tieton Drive, Mr. Black stating that provision has been considered and the proper right -of -way will be dedicated. Stan Toney, 2304 So. 38th Avenue, 7 -- Eleven Store, 4904 Tieton Drive, conuuented that about a year ago he requested a variance to install gas pumps at his store, which was denied due to traffic problems in the area. He commented that the city should be consistent in its decisions and deny this request to construct a convenience store at their service station, or grant his application to install gas pumps at his convenience store,. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Toney's application since his property is located outside the city limits. Mr. Toney explained he has an Outside Utility Agreement with the city. He was advised to submit his rezone application with the County. There being no other citizen present wishing to speak to this item, the public portion of the. hearing was • ` declared closed. Council member Carmichael stated she would be more comfortable if there was some sort of assurance that_..if the barrier is necessary, that the developer would.;pay...for it.. Council, member Berndt also expressed concern about the improvement-of intersec- tion and the traffic problems in that area. Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, stated that the design of that intersection is not finished and suggested that Council leave it to the staff's discretion to determine what is necessary to accommodate the traffic in that area. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Beauchamp, to adopt the Planning Commission's reconuendation of approval and, as stated, conditions 1. 2 and 3, and approve the application. Carried by 5 -1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay. Sparling absent. Mayor Barnett • stated he voted against the request because he has concerns regarding the traffic problems in that area. 8. HEARING ON A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT SOUTH 40TH AVENUE AND NOB HILL BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED BY INLINE CONSTRUCTION This being the time set for the hearing on an application for a major modification to an existing planned development for property at So. 40th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, requested by Inline Construction, and the hearing procedure having been read. the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. Council member Foy questioned if the set back from the curb to the building complies with the expansion plans for Nob Hill Boulevard. Judd Black, Associate Planner, stated there is a 70' right -of -way. Tim Monahan, Inline Construction, stated he talked to the City Engineer to find out what would be required and then drew his plans accordingly. There was further discussion regarding the proposed intesection improvement and right -of -way necessary to accoiiuuodate those improvements. Mr. Monahan stated he agrees with the stipulations the Planning Commission recouuuended. Council took a five minute recess in order to allow time for staff to obtain additional information on the Nob Hill Boulevard proposed improvements, At 4:10 p.m., the meeting was resumed. Mr. Rice referred to a cross section map showing the intersection of 40th Avenue and Nob Hill Blvd., stating it appears there is a 36' requirement from the center of the intersection to the back side of the sidewalk. He stated that the Plan submitted by Inline Construction indicates a 35' right -of -way dedication. He suggested that the City Engineer be allowed to have • APRIL 2°,':4985 39 the latitude.to follow the right -of -way requirements for Nob Hill . Boulevard Right -of- Way,:. -40th Avenuet, to 16th Avenue, prior to construction of the development. Council member Beauchamp concern•about the sidewalks being placed so close to the edge of the street when. school children will be frequently using these .sidewalks. Mr. Monahan stated he does not have any problem with meeting the City set back requirements. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to . accept the Planning Commission's reconuuendation for approval of the . final plan and program, subject to the five conditions stated in the findings, with the addition of the statement, "with the City Engineer setting right -of -way requirements, as designed for the Nob Hill . • Boulevard renovation plan ". Discussion followed regarding the motion; Council member Foy elaborating on the intent of his motion which • accepts the five conditions listed in the staff report and an additional condition that the City. Engineer set the amount of right -of -way to be dedicated, in compliance with the Nob Hill Blvd. II/ ' : • renovation plan. Council member Carmichael cemented she will vote . against this motion because she does not believe this situation has been resolved. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to continue the hearing for one week from today, April 9, 1985, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 9. REPORT FROM CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS REGARDING DWI /SEATBELT COORDINATION - Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, spoke about the purpose of this program and stated the'coordinato"r of this program is housed in • COG. Dave Schneider, Yakima Valley. Conference of Governments, stated he is available' to respond to any questions Council might have . concerning this program'. Council member Carmichael circulated a picture among the Council members, which shows signs that the Bremerton Police Department had installed in their area reminding • citizens about the `hazards of drunk driving and the benefits of using seatbelts. -.She suggested that perhaps this might be another way of getting the message the people. It. was MOVED by Carmichael, _ ... , seconded.. by Buchanan; =` •to•. accept the report. Unanimously-carried by voice vete. Sparling absent. 10. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS SOUND SYSTEM Ed Carroll, Fire Chief, stated that staff filed this report with the Council, along with a reconuuendation from their electronic technician to modernize the existing sound system in the Council Chambers. Mayor Barnett stated he does not have any problem with this recommendation, however, he questioned if it would be necessary to obtain quotes prior to purchasing this system. Chief Carroll responded that if authorization is given by Council to proceed with this project, then staff would have to obtain quotes. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the 'report and authorize a call for quotes, and an additional $2,044 appropriation from the General Fund cash. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. *11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MULTI- FAMILY HOUSING 'LEVERAGED LENDER PROGRAM . RESOLUTION NO. D- 5099, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Community and Economic Development to enter into an agreement with Yakima valley Bank and Pioneer National Bank for implementation of a multi- family loan program. • *12. SET DATE OF HEARING ON THE 1985 JOBS BILL GRANTEE PERFORMANCE April 16, 1985 was set as the date for a hearing on the 1985 Jobs Bill Grantee Performance. 13. • OTHER BUSINESS Information Items Items of information provided to the Council were: Memo from Director • . of Community .& Economic Development re: Progress report #1: Union Gap annexation request to utilize City of Yakima Utilities. 3/28/85,; Memo • 40 APRIL 2, 1985 from Chairman, Community Programming Advisory Committee re: CPAC Work Plan for discussions between KYVE -TV and KYSC -TV regarding future closer working relationships. 4/1/85: Memo from Director of Community & Economic Development re: Washington State Board of Health "No Smoking` Regulations. 3/28/85:. Memo from Cable Communications Coordinator re: Letter from Costa Mesa, California regarding Community Television Plan, 3/21/85; Letter from McCaw Cablevision regarding notice of implementation of charge for field collection of past due accounts. 3/25/85; Letter from DOE Wastewater Board of Cetification re: issuance of Certificates of Competency to Joseph K. Regina, OIT; Joe L. Schnebley, Group IV: and Daniel E. York, Group II. 3/19/85: Monthly report from Chief of Police for February 1985 Minutes of March 5, 1985 Yakima Planning Couuuission meeting; Minutes of March • 21, 1985 Yakima Center Advisory `Coiiuuission meeting: Minutes of February 7, 1985 Civil Service Couunis'sion meeting; and Article from March 25, 1985 Nation's Cities Weekly, "Raising Additional Tax • Revenues Isn't An Option For This City. ' 14. ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by, Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:35 p.m., to then meet on April 3, 1985 at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers for the purpose of taking a tour of certain areas involved with the Urban Area Plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY I ,�: 1; , + COUNCIL MEMBER ' : tDAT'E AlIEST: - 02 3_ �J" COUNCILMEMBER DATE � 1 CITY CLERK MAYOR • •