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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/1986 Business Meeting 280 MARCH 25, 1986 • 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 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 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None 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 consensus of the Council to add Item No. 8, as requested by Council member Foy. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, 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. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION A. SPECIAL' APPEARANCE BY INES RICE REPRESENTING CITIZENS FOR UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Ines Rice, 4409 West Arlington, appeared before Council regarding the Bicentennial Celebration of the United States Constitution. Mrs. Rice indicated she and a group of local citizens have recently completed an in -depth study on the American Heritage and the Constitution, and they are continuing further research on the Constitution. She requested they be appointed to serve on a Committee to develop programs and activities for the Bicentennial Celebration : "'Others citizens''present' who 'had taken' -the study course with Mrs. Rice were Helen Turnell, 7504 Spokane Street, Mel Adams, 3204 West Viola, Florence Hay, 716 South 18th Avenue, Reverend Chester Dyer, 4301 Tieton Drive, and Delores Boaz, 102 Gilbert Drive. Each spoke of the enjoyment they received during the process of studying the Constitution, and encouraged Council members to participate in one of the local study groups. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan, that at the appropriate time, a proclamation be issued on.behalf of the City proclaiming September 17, 1987 as "United States Constitution Day ", and that a broad -base committee be appointed to plan and coordinate activities .deemed. proper, with representation from Mrs. Rice's group serving on this committee. Council member Carmichael suggested this committee be added to the Boards and Commissions application form.in the Clerk's office. to allow other.citizens an opportunity to apply for service on this committee, and that a Council Committee' be formed for the purpose of making a recommendation for appointment at the appropriate time. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. MARCH 25, 1986 281 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF HEARING EXAMINER Council member Berndt reported she and Council member Carmichael met with the County Commissioners Graham Tollefson and Jim Whiteside regarding a recommendation for the position of Hearing Examiner. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, to appoint Phil 'Lamb to the position of Hearing Examiner, 'and to appoint Ron Whitaker as Deputy Hearing Examiner. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that staff be directed to bring back the appropriate legislation and contractual agreement for ratification by the City Council. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 7. PRESENTATION FROM 'GREENWAY COMMITTEE Nadine Lee, 1415 South 29th Avenue, gave a synopsis on the creation and history of the Greenway, and Marc.Smiley, Executive Director of the' Greenway, gave a slide presentation and update on the status of this project. Mr. Smiley expressed appreciation for the City's involvement and participation in the Greenway. *8. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING PROPOSED TROLLEY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR 1986 -1991 The report from the Department of Community & Economic • - Development dated March 20, 1986, with the -staff 'recommendation that the City Council 'continue to hold the YVT system in a caretaker status for the next 30 days and allow negotiations to proceed.' ., with Yakima .Interurban') Lines: t-- Associations - (YILA) representatives and their legal counsel to formulate a complete contract and plan, comprehensive budget and satisfactory insurance plan to hold 'the City harmless from major' and personal property damages was accepted. • *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION INDEMNIFYING CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES FROM - PERSONAL• LIABILITY RESOLUTION NO. D -5232, A RESOLUTION providing for indemnification against personal liability for City personnel. *10. CONSIDERATION OF "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HATFIELD RUN RESOLUTION NO. D -5233, Pi' RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of certain streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate "The Hatfield" event. *11. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 1986 TREASURY REPORT - The report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated March 25, 1986, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *12. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF -STATE TRAVEL-TOR BILL SCHULTZ, TRANSIT MANAGER, TO SAN 'JOSE, CA The. out =of -state travel: fort-Bill Schultz, , Transit _ M anager, to attend the American — Public Transit Association, Western Education and Training Conference in San Jose, CA, April 12 -17, at a cost of $1,216 was approved. *13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION . ' • • ORDINANCE NO. 2952, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Code for Building'Conservation, copyright 1985 by the International .Conference of Building Officials," setting minimum standards for change occupancy, " alteration 'or: repair of existing buildings or structures in the City of Yakima; and enacting Chapters . 11..07•` 'and sections thereof, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 282 MARCH 25, 1986 *14. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S "ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY" (CHAPTER 6.88 YAKIMA CITY CODE) TO COMPLY WITH YAKIMA URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2953, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; pertaining to the City's environmental policy; establishing exemptions from requirements pertaining to environmental impact; adopting documents by reference as part of the City's environmental policy; amending Section 6.88.070 and Subsection 6.88.160 (4) (c) of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. *15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TOURIST PROMOTION BROCHURE An Ordinance appropriating funds for a tourist promotion brochure having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2954, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 170 - Tourist Promotion fund for expenditure during 1986. 16. OTHER BUSINESS Council members Carmichael and Buchanan reported on the activities which occurred during the National League of Cities Conference in Washington. Council member Carmichael stated she attended committee meetings relating to Community and Economic Development matters, while Council member Buchanan attended meetings on Transportation and Communication. Council member Carmichael stated emphasis was placed on the loss of revenues and possible ways to replace these losses. She indicated a major concern was alternative funding to allow for continuation of low income housing. Council member Buchanan stated there was discussion regarding the federal reductions and income tax modification. He reported one of the topics of discussion was transportation of nuclear materials and other hazardous materials. He stated he would like to hear comments on the tapes which were brought back from the conference. City Manager Zais asked Code Manager Shampine to report on the status of the evacuation of the Cascade Apartments. Mr. Shampine stated a fire which occurred at the Plaza Hotel prompted an inspection of the Cascade Apartments. He reported 35 code violations were found, of which 23 warranted immediate action and resulted in an evacuation attempt. A list of the violations was distributed to Council for their review, as well as photographs of the interior of the building. Mr. Shampine reviewed the chain of events surrounding the thwarted evacuation and the action taken by City officials. The tenants were allowed to return to the building following arrangements made by telephone with Mr. Dameyer, property owner, to pay for a fire /watch, manned by two off -duty firefighters. Mr Shampine stated he felt this action was necessary because the fire alarm system was not working properly. A discussion ensued regarding the financial responsibility of the property owner (Richard Dameyer of Seattle) in this matter. Council member Foy suggested a letter be sent to Mr. Dameyer advising him of his responsibilities, adding that the City needs something more substantial than a verbal commitment from the property owner regarding this matter. Council member Carmichael questioned what action can be taken in the future to see that this type of situation does not reoccur. Mr. Shampine stated a meeting has been scheduled with the Red Cross, Department of Emergency Services, Salvation Army, etc., to develop a housing plan for in this type of situation. City Manager Zais indicated internal assistance will be necessary for the fire code inspections to be carried out on a more routine basis in the future. Council member Foy again expressed concern regarding the ability to locate emergency housing, and secondly, the absentee landlord who reportedly is upset with the inspection. It was the consensus of the Council that staff address a letter to Mr. Dameyer regarding • MARCH 25, 1986 283 financial responsibility as the owner of the property under discussion. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from City Manager and Director of Finance & Budget regarding the Refund Request on Water & Sewer Excise Tax Returns from the State Department of Revenue. 3/21/86; Memorandum from Director of Community & Economic Development regarding the Union Gap /So. Broadway Interceptor Status Report. 3/21/86; and Minutes of the February 27, 1986 Yakima Air Terminal Board. 17. EXECUTIVE 'SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by,Berndt, to move into Executive Session for approximately one hour for the purpose of discussing prospective litigation and acquisition of property. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent. 18. ALGOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:50 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY a /_ J_Sl'r r4 COUNC L ! P 1, ER DATE ATTEST: COUN L MEMB DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR lir • • • • . • • • • . .