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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/1986 Business Meeting 241 JANUARY 28, 1986 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL • The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. at the Yakima Center, 10 North 8th St., Yakima, Washington. Mayor Henry Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett,•Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Jerry Foy present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council member Jack Sparling absent and excused. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None. • 4. CONSENT AGENDA c • 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 that Items Nos. 11 and 14 be removed, as requested by Council members Buchanan and Barnett.`The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda .items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. 'It was the general consensus of the Council that the off - agenda item, No. 17 a., rescheduling the date of the hearing On the final assessment roll for`L.I.D, No. 1038, to February 25, 1986, be added to the Consent Agenda. It was MOVED by Carmichael,. -- seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agendaias 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. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. I'1 6. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FINANCIAL � i1( ASSISTANCE FOR TOURIST PROMOTION PROGRAM • Council member Barnett stated for the record, this request is not from the Chamber of Commerce, but from the South Central Tourism, Region 3. Gary Webster, Chairman, South Central Tourism, Region 3, spoke in support of the request for $2,500 to finance a brochure promoting this region. He explained the purpose of the program, giving background information on its inception. He reported the Chamber Of Commerce, the Visitors & Convention Bureau, as well as the other entities in this region have been requested to help finance this project. He stated the arinount'of the proposed'funding for each entity was not based on a per capita funding method. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, spoke in opposition to • this request, questioning if it is legal for the City of Yakima to give money to private organizations. She further stated it is a duplication of brochures, and added the funds could be better spent elsewhere, such as for repair of'streets, following this harsh winter. City Attorney Andrews stated Article 8, Section 7,. prohibits the City from giving funds to private parties, however, there is another section which allows the City to contract with an organization for 'tourist promotion. Florence Hay, 716 So. 18th Avenue, spoke about conventions she attended at which Yakima was praised, and attributed it to the work of the Visitors -'& Convention Bureau staff. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett, to direct the preparation of legislation to formalize authorizion of the appropriation of $2,500 out of the City's Yakima Tourist Promotion Fund cash balance. Council member Carmichael" expressed concern regarding the method used to distribute the cost of the brochures among the entities in Region 3. It was MOVED by Carmichael, 242 JANUARY 28, 1986 seconded by Berndt, to amend the motion to make the donation of $2,000 and'that the donation be contingent on at least half of the money that is anticipated from within each county being derived. Following discussion on the amendment, the question was called for the vote on the motion to amend. Failed by 3 -3 voice vote. Barnett, Beauchamp and Foy voting nay. Sparling absent. Council member Carmichael asked if the Region would be coming back in the future to request additional funding. Mr. Webster responded he could not speak for any future chairmen, however, his theory is that government should not be giving money for operational expenses, but should fund something tangible, like brochures. The question was called for the vote on the motion. Carried by 4 -2 voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael voting nay. Sparling absent. 7. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING RE- ALLOCATIONS FOR 1986 Assistant City Manager, Fred Stouder, stated after learning four weeks ago of the reduction in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, staff met with the recipients to discuss cutbacks in their allocations. The Housing Authority withdrew their request for funding, at that time, however, staff indicated to them if there was enough cash carryover, their request would be reconsidered. It was the consensus of the recipients they could each absorb the 17% cut in funding. The Citizens Advisory Committee supported this method to reduce allocations. Council member Berndt questioned why the Housing Authority's request is listed in this report at their full funding level since they have withdrawn their request. Mr. Stouder responded it was left in the report and if the 17% cut is approved, it would be moved into contingency. Council member Buchanan expressed concern about reducing the contingency level from 10% to 5%. Mr. Stouder stated most of the requests are not for large construction. projects which would require the higher contingency level. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, that the Council accept the Community Development Advisory Committee recommendation and adopt the 17% accross -the- board cuts. Carried by 5 -1 voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Sparling absent. 8. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REGARDING PETITION FOR PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL OR CROSSWALK AT LINCOLN AVENUE/NORTH 4TH STREET INTERSECTION Hank Hein, Traffic Engineer, stated this report summarizes over six months activities relating to this request. There was an issue of visibility on Lincoln, which has been addressed by installing "no parking" signs. He stated staff has to follow the warrants listed in the federal manual on traffic for funding of traffic control devices, of which none were met in this request. Maureen Moreau, 400 block No. 4th Street, presented photographs given to her by Hank Hein, to circulate among the Council members, depicting various citizens attempting to cross Lincoln Avenue. She commented she does not put too much validity in the traffic analysis because it was not conducted during peak hours. Mary Langston, 407 No. 4th Street, spoke in support of the crosswalk at 4th Street and Lincoln. He stated he did not believe the right equipment was used for traffic and pedestrian counting at that intersection. John Klingele, Chairman, Traffic Safety Advisory Commission, stated the Commission reviewed this intersection-for a number of months and concluded that a pavement marking would be more easily seen by the pedestrian than the vehicle and could give the pedestrian a false sense of security. He also expressed the Commission's concerns that since Lincoln is a very busy street, that crosswalks would be requested at every intersection. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, to concur with the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission's recommendation that no additional traffic control devices be installed. Council member Berndt requested that this intersection continue to be monitored. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 4 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Beauchamp voting nay. Sparling absent. Council member Buchanan suggested that snow removal on sidewalks be enforced, eliminating the need for pedestrians to walk in the street as shown in sane of the photographs. 243 JANUARY 28, 1986 *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION, SUPPORTING FINANCING OF LOW INCOME HOUSING • RESOLUTION NO. D -5214, A RESOLUTION endorsing the enactment of a state statute authorizing the use of general municipal, funds to finance housing programs. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (IAFF) RESOLUTION NO. D -5215, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar years 1986 and 1987 with Local 469, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL- II/ CIO. 11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR 1986 IRRIGATION ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MARCH 18, 1986 Council. Member Barnett requested copies of the final analysis report in advance of the March 18th hearing. Resolution No. D -5216 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by .roll call vote. Sparling absent. - RESOLUTION NO. D -5216, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing on the confirmation of the irrigation maintenance assessment roll for the year 1986. *12. APPROVAL... OF . FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE CITY HALL MODIFICATIONS - PHASE II PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION - V -B, ACCEPT WORK AND APPROVE PAYMENT) The report from the City Engineer dated January 20, 1986, with respect to the completion of the work on the City Hall Modifications Phase II Project, performed by Sun City Equipment, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as. therein set forth was authorized. *13. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR: , A. DAVID HARRIS, FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO SPARKS, NEVADA The out -of -state travel for David Harris, Fire Department, to Sparks, Nevada to attend the 1986 Associated Public Safety Communications Officers Western Regional Conference, _.February 28, thru. March 8,. 1986,. at a cost of $285 was approved. B. STEVE IRBY, WATER DEPARTMENT, TO ALBANY, OREGON The out -of -state travel for Steve Irby, Water Department, to Albany, Oregon to • attend the Chlorination.. Workshop, February 24 thru 28, 1986, at a cost of $320, was approved. 14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FEES .. . Council member Buchanan expressed displeasure at additional wording changes in the ordinance., which Council has not seen or discussed. He stated Council should be advised as to the..changes being made. . Ordinance No. 2938 having been read by..title, it.was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, that the ordinance as read be passed. Carried by 5 -1 roll call vote. Buchanan voting nay. Sparling absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2938, AN ORDINANCE relating to streets and sidewalks; prohibiting the use of public right -of -way without a permit; setting conditions for .granting right -of -way use permits; prescribing permit application and renewal fees; declaring it to be a public nuisance to violate Chapter 8.20; enacting Section 8.20.130 as a new section, and amending Sections 8.20.010, 8.20.070 and Subsection B of Section 8.20.030, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 244 JANUARY 28, 1986 * 15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FIRE LEOFF EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE NO. 2939, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 1, 1986; amending Subsection 2.20.110 H of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, and declaring' an emergency. ' *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IAFF LABOR SETTLEMENT (FIRST READING) An ordinance appropriating funds for IAFF (Fire LEOFF) labor settlement having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks, or until February 11, 1986. 17. OTHER BUSINESS *A. RESCHEDULE DATE OF HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. NO. 1038, 81ST AVENUE SEWER DISTRICT February 25, 1986 was set as the date of hearing on the final assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1038, 81st Avenue Sewer District. Council member Foy stated he would like to have staff work on the sidewalk issue Council member Buchanan mentioned earlier. He stated it might be necessary to place temporary load restriction signs on some streets. Council member Barnett wondered if there would be sufficient funding in the budget for all the necessary street repairs. • City Manager Zais directed Council's attention to the AWC Legislative Bulletin, and particularily to one item to be discussed on January 30th regarding the Boundary Review Board. Another item mentioned was the legislation regarding binding arbitration for Transit workers. He advised Council of a new amendment relating to utility rates, cost for user charges, which would eliminate sewer surcharges to residents outside the City limits (HB 1425). He stated that in speaking with Mr. Finklestein, AWC, it is questionable if this is legal because of the bond convenants. Discussion followed regarding City representation at that hearing. Mayor Beauchamp requested staff investigate a clearview problem on Walnut, between South 6th Street and Naches, and suggested eliminating parking on one side of Walnut. John Klingele, Traffic Safety Advisory Commission Chairman, stated the Commission discussed this intersection at its last meeting and recommended the north side for parking elimination. .Council member Buchanan reported there are 3 -4 vehicles parked on Walnut close to that intersection, which have not been moved since the first snowfall. Mayor Beauchamp stated Council received a letter from the emergency medical people regarding ambulance service and inquired if Council wished to discuss this. It was the general consensus of the Council to delay discussion of 'this item. For Council Information Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter to Director of Department of Fisheries from Assistant City Manager (1/16/86) in response to Mr. Wilkerson's letter (12/23/85) regarding Rattlesnake Creek Hydroelectric Project and Municipal Water Storage Project; Letter to Washington' State Housing Finance Commission requesting support of legislation proposed by this Couuuission for continued housing for low and moderate income residents. 1/15/86; Memo from Public'Works Director and Traffic Engineering Manager regarding 65th Avenue /Chestnut stop sign request. 1/21/86; Memorandum from Chief of Police regarding 1986 Police Department Overtime Account - FLSA Impact. 1/20/86; Memorandum from Deputy Fire Chief regarding 1986 Fire' Department Overtime Account - FLSA. 1/24/86; Monthly Report of Chief of Police for December 1986; and Minutes of the December 1985 Yakima Center Advisory Commission meeting. • JANUARY 28, 1986 2455 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Berndt, to move into Executive Sesson for the purpose of discussing pending litigation, and immediately adjourn thereafter to Thursday, January 30, 1986 at 2:00 P.M. at the Yakima Center for a joint public hearing on the Yakima Urban Zoning Ordinance and Hearings Examiner. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 19. ADJOURNMENT TO THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1986 AT 2:00 P.M. AT THE YAKIMA CENTER Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:30 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY -- F4 (6 COUNCIL MEMBER DATE cou�EMBER ATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR •