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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/1985 Study Session 1 1 7 • • JULY 23'; 1985 STUDY SESSION • The City Council met is session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, and Jerry Foy. Council members Pat Berndt and Jack Sparling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Barnett asked Council members to indicate to him by placing their name on the paper he distributed whether or not they will be attending the Nation League of Cities Convention scheduled to be held in Seattle in December. He also announced the cancellation of the July 24th Yakima Center Advisory Commission meeting. He stated the meeting has been rescheduled for July 31st at 4:00 p.m. Council member Beauchamp questioned what process of notification is given when a vehicle hulk is to be removed from a particular location. Captain Don Blesio stated the notification is usually made by hand delivery, however, if the party is not home, a message is left for them to contact the police department so that direct contact is made. Captain Blesio explained that if the owner the vehicle hulk lives out of town, contact is first made via telephone, and this is followed by a certified letter. He stated the new ordinance allows 48 hours, in which to remove the vehicle hulk once contact has made. 2. TOUR OF NEW DATA PROCESSING CENTER AND CMSI PROGRESS REPORT John Hanson, Director of Finance & Budget, introduced Rick Pettyjohn, Informations Systems Manager, and Mel Scott. of Computer Management Systems Incorporated, prior to the tour of the recently remodeled informations systems department. During the tour.process Mr. Pettyjohn introduced his staff and gave a brief explanation of their duties and responsibilities. The tour proceeded to the temperature controlled computer storage room where Mr. Pettyjohn pointed out the various pieces of equipment and explained their function. Once inside the conference room, Mel Scott, CMSI respresentative, referred to a chart on the wall which illustrates the progress of this particular project thusfar. The tour concluded with .a look at the office of the Information Systems Manager. .3. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 4. At 3:00 p.m., the Council members conuuenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael and Foy present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council members Berndt and Sparling absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION • The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett announced that Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development would be presenting an off agenda item under Other Business. He then referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Foy requested that Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 11, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be _ passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs 2> JULY 23, 1985 preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda • handled under one motion without further discussion).. Berndt and Sparling absent. *7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MAY 23,.JUNE 3,.4, 11, & 18, 1985 • The Council minutes of May 23, June 3, 4, 11 and 18, 1985 were • approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None • 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • None 10. REPORT FROM COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, POLICE AND LEGAL DEPART- MENTS REGARDING 311 SOUTH 8TH STREET PROPERTY COMPLAINT Captain Don Blesio, Yakima Police Department, was present and respond- ed to Council's questions regarding the information contained in the report. Council member Beauchamp stated it appears there has been considerable time spent dealing with this situation. Captain Blesio stated the timeframe in handling this type of complaint has been significantly reduced by the passage of the new ordinace enacted by • Council on December 4, 1984. Council member Foy couuuended the Police Department and Officer Don Loveland for the manner in which they dealt with this complaint. Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, stated that the Inspection Department is current- ly investigating a complaint regarding the composition of the fence at 311 South 8th Street. He added staff is researching the building and municipal codes relating to fence composition and placement with regard to the complaint. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, • to accept the report. Maud Scott submitted several photographs of the fence in question which were marked by the city clerk for recording purposes. Ms. Scott read from RCW 46.80.130 which contains information relating to walls or fence requirements for wrecking or auto salvage businesses. She stated the Municipal Code also describes the type of board or fencing to be used by auto wrecking and salvage businesses for site screening purposes. Inez Rice, 4409 Arlington,. and Rosemary George, 734 South 10th Street, addressed Council stating it is their responsibility to assist in resolving Ms. Scott's problem. Council member Foy• stated it is also the responsibility of the citizens to become involved in their neighborhoods and work together in resolving issues of this nature. Council member Beauchamp stated his concern is the public nuisance created by one person, and the fact that the rest of the neighborhood has to live with this particular situation. He encouraged staff to assist in finding a solution to the problem. Council member Carmichael stated she supports Council member Foy's suggestion that the neighbors attempt to work together is resolving this issue. Council. member Buchanan stated something. should be done about the situation, or the ordinance should be done away with. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. ( Sparling present after 3:30 p.m.). *11. PRESENTATION OF SECOND QUARTER 1985 BUDGET REPORT The report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated July 19, 1985, regarding the Second Quarter Budget Review and Expenditure Report for the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING WEEDY LOT ABATEMENT Mayor Barnett questioned if anyone was present to address either of the resolutions or their notification of weed abatement. There being no one present to do so, he requested the City Clerk to read the . first resolution accompanying the agenda item. The resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to adopt the resolution. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Berndt absent. JULY 23, 1985 119 Nia RESOLUTION NO. D -5143, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administra- tion Manager to clear certain .weedy lots.: . *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CANAL CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA VALLEY CANAL COMPANY RESOLUTION NO. D -5144, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Canal Crossing Agreement with the Yakima Valley Canal Company. *14. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES CONTRACT NO. 6 (STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT WORK AND APPROVE PAYMENT) The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated July 3, 1985, with respect to the completion of the work on the Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Contract No. 6, performed by Copenhagen Utili- ties .& Contruction, was a p p roved , the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *15. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1985 INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORTS The report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated July 23, 1985, with respect to the Second Quarter Insurance Claims for the City of Yakima, was accepted, and approved. *16. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT FOR JUNE 1985 (ACCEPT AND FILE REPORT) The report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated June 30, 1985, regarding the investments of the. City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. -- *17._, -- CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE PERMIT FEES ORDINANCE NO. 2890, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting a sign permit fee schedule; and amending Section 11.08.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND APPROPRIAT- ING FUNDS INTO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (FIRST READING) An ordinance appropriating funds in the 551- Equipment Rental Fund for expenditure during 1985, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for three weeks or until August 13, 1985. 19. OTHER BUSINESS a. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH WASHING- TON STAIE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Director of Community & Economic Development, Glenn Rice, presented III an agreement between the City of Yakima and Washington State Depart- ment of Community Development for approval. Mr. Rice indicated the agreement is with the State of Washington Department of Community Development for $200,000 and forty rental subsidy vouchers with the Housing Authority. He indicated the program was presented to Council and approved in April, and the contract is being presented at this time for signatures and has to be back to the State office by August 1, 1985 deadline. Mayor Barnett requested the Clerk read the resolu- tion. The resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Berndt absent. RESOLUTION D -5145, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Washington Department of Community Development for participation in a low income Multi -Fami- ly Housing Rehabilitation Program. 120 JULY 23, 1985 Council member Sparling stated he would like to see the fine for parking in a disabled parking space reduced as he feels the $57.50 fee is excessive. Council member Beauchamp questioned if this fine is mandated by the State. City Manager Zais stated he would refer this to staff for investigation, and ask that the information be brought back to Council at a later date. City Manager Zais indicated several calls have been received by staff regarding the dry grass in city parks. He indicated parks maintenance crews are doing the best they can to cope with the situation, however, it is not likely to improve until weather conditions improve. Mr. Zais distributed the report received from consultant Nancy McKay regarding the May 28th Council Workshop Session. He indicated followup discussion will take place during the September 3rd Council Study Session. 20. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3:54 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: $a Council Mem er date / ' Al`l'EST: Co I ,. i . ^' Der / Da , ica}u&vt 16-4-) 7/13 City Clerk .yor