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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/1986 Business Meeting 314 MAY 20, 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,: and Lynn Carmichael present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council members Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling absent. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Barnett reminded Council members of the informational workshop on nuclear waste to be held May 21st, 6 :30 p.m. at Davis High School and encouraged them to attend. Council member Buchanan stated he distributed an article from the May issue of Fireman entitled "Wavering Wavelengths" for Council's information. He stated this information should be beneficial in view of the fact that Council is anticipating the expenditure of funds for new radio equipment. City Manager Zais introduced Gerald Beeson to the Council stating he will be reporting to work June 2nd as the new Fire Chief. Mr. Beeson informed Council he began his career as a firefighter twenty years ago in Peoria, Illinois, and briefly reviewed his background and qualifications for the Fire Chief position. He stated he is looking forward to June 2nd and the challenge ahead. Mayor Beauchamp welcomed Mr. Beeson to Yakima and his new position as Chief of the Yakima Fire Department. Mayor Beauchamp read and presented a proclamation declaring May 18 -24th as "National Insurance Women's Week" to - Monica, Young, President of that organization. Mayor Beauchamp read and presented a proclamation declaring May 18- 24th as "Tourism Week in the City of Yakima" to Mary Lou Wainwright, President of the Visitors & Convention Bureau. Mayor Beauchamp expressed appreciation to Council members and staff who had been in attendance at the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast held last week at the Holiday Inn. 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 that Item No. 12 be removed as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Foy and 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 OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 6, 1986 The Council minutes of May 6 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. MAY 20, 1986 315 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • • Phil Salatino, 209 Park Avenue, appeared-before Council asking why 35 out of 75 or 80 manhole covers on Summitview are approximately 2 inches below street level. On another matter, Mr. Salatino commented the intersection at 40th & Summitview is a traffic hazard and asked what measures could be taken to alleviate the problem. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and. Utilities, responded to both of these issues, stating the 40th & Summitview intersection is currently under designr.,an& willr=baddressed with left turn bays. Regarding the manhole cover) issue, .Mr. Covell stated the manhole covers are put in flush with the pavement, however, settlement occurs in same areas, resulting in recessed manhole covers. He stated he would have staff conduct a field survey and evaluate their findings. Rachel Howard, 1010 South 10th Avenue, appeared before the City Council requesting donations toward air fare to California for herself and her mother. The purpose of the trip is to enable Rachel to participate in the "Hands Across America" campaign to be held Sunday, May 25th across the United States. The proceeds from the campaign will benefit the less fortunate citizens in the United States by providing food and shelter for the hungry and homeless. Mayor Beauchamp thanked Rachel for caning and explained that City funds cannot be used for this purpose, however,-,individuals may wish to make contributions. • 7. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR CABLE TV Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, and Bruce Crest, Cables TV Coordinator, were present to respond to Council members inquiries regarding this item. -Mr.• Rice stated. this request'is a result of the expiration of the current lease for the Cable -TV facility. He explained the School District does not wish to renew the lease, 'and in fact, the new occupant is currently . residing in the hall waiting for Yakima Valley Cable TV to vacate the premises. Staff considered eight different locations of which only three were acceptable as possible relocation sites for the • Cable TV facility. Following considerable discussion regarding the alternate sites, the possibility of constructing a facility, and a possible contribution by McCaw Cablevision, it was MOVED by Berndt,. seconded by Carmichael, to accept staff' s' recommendation. (Staff directed to negotiate a lease with Chester Abbott for the remodeling and use of 305 South 3rd Avenue, #A and B,. to serve as a cable .communications facility for the City, and return to the City Council at a future date for their consideration of said lease.) • Scott Wilson, 810 West Nob Hill Boulevard, owner of the Fanny Fitter Building, distributed a letter to Council, reviewed the information contained therein, and requested his property be given further consideration as a possible relocation site for the Cable TV office. (Mayor Beauchamp temporarily absent.), Discussion ensued following relocation of the satellite 'dish. Mr. Crest indicated -the satellite dish is a minor concern as it is used for retransmission on a minimum basis. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 3 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Buchanan voting nay. Foy and Sparling absent. • *8. REPORT FROM'TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REGARDING PROPOSED LEGISLATION ON ONE-WAY ALLEYS BETWEEN • YAKIMA AVENUE AND CHESTNUT AND -4.IST ST. AND FRONT The - staff report - and -- recamnendation to direct staff! to prepare an ordinance designating the -west alley between-First Street and Front Street as a two -way - alley and furthendirecting the Traffic Engineering staff to conduct traffic reviews--:in the .future, was accepted. • - *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH FIRST INTERSTATE BANK FOR MULTI - FAMILY REHABILITATION PROGRAM 316 MAY 20, 1986 RESOLUTION NO. D -5254, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Community and Economic Development to enter into agreement with First Interstate Bank for implementation of a multi - family loan program. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH GRAY & OSBORNE, INC. FOR CONOVER PARK AND SCENIC DRIVE SEWER DESIGN RESOLUTION NO. D -5255, A 'RESOLUTION• authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc., P.S. for professional engineering services. *11. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE &BUDGET: A. BUDGET REPORT FOR APRIL 1986 The Budget Report for April 1986 submitted by the Director of Finance & Budget, was accepted. B. TREASURY REPORT FOR APRIL 1986 • The report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated May 20, 1986 regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. 12. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A CITY -WIDE RADIO SYSTEM STUDY An ordinance appropriating funds for a City -wide radio system study having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. Council member Buchanan initiated discussion regarding the expenditure of $13,000 for a City -wide radio system study stating he is uncomfortable with this. City Manager Zais responded the intent of the study is to review and evaluate the current system and make a recoMmendation•as to whether or not the City should update its current system or convert to a different system -in the future. Deputy Fire Chief Fieldstead responded to Council member Carmichael's• inquiry regarding the length of time to complete the' study, stating it will take nine weeks. The ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Barnett, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by 4 -1 voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Foy and Sparling absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2960, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 budget for the City of Yakima and making an appropriation in the Federal Shared Revenue Fund for expenditure during 1986. 13. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Berndt requested additional information from staff regarding the impact the proposed housing project at 51st & Chestnut will have on the Chestnut Avenue bike route. Community & Economic Development staff was unavailable to respond to this inquiry. Council member Buchanan stated a vacancy exists on the. Housing Authority Board to which Bob Zike would like to be reappointed. Therefore, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to re- appoint Bob Zike to serve a five year term. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Foy and Sparling absent. Mayor Beauchamp reiterated to Rachel Howard and her mother the City could not contribute to their cause, however, Council members and staff may make contributions as individuals if they so desire. Mrs. Howard further responded to Mayor Beauchamp's inquiries regarding the purpose of the campaign, stating 60a of the proceeds will filter into food banks to be used to help care for America's hungry and homeless. MAY 20, 1986 317 City Manager Zais referred to the Hearing Examiner's schedule in the Council packet, stating a copy of the schedule will be made available to Council members alerting them to specific issues to be heard by the Hearing Examiner. City Attorney Andrews reviewed the Appearance of Fairness Ebctrine as it relates to these hearings. Council members were informed of their role and responsibilities in matters scheduled to be heard by the Hearing Examiner. Council member Buchanan stated he is uncomfortable with the fact that the Hearing Examiner will be making decisions regarding right -of -way vacations. Council member Berndt also expressed concern in this regard. City Attorney..Andrews.`indicated right -of -way vacations would be heard by the City Council. Information Items Items ofrlinformation supplied to Council' were: Agenda for May 21, 1986 Yakima City Hearing Examiner meeting; Newsletter,' "Homeless Herald" from The Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless. Vol. 1, No. 1, Spring 1986; Agenda for the May 21, 1986 Traffic Safety Advisory Commission meeting; and Minutes of the January 14, 1986 and April 9, 1986 Community Programming Advisory Committee meetings. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3:30 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Foy and Sparling absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY (( j ke cit' 'I44P4 COUNCIL MEMBER,- DATE ATTEST: (hae t 4;JS�� / CJNC IL M BE R 4, "ATE CITY CLERK ` AYOR • • • I • •