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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/1986 Business Meeting 325 JUNE 10 , 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- Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Jack Sparling present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council members Clarence Barnett and Jerry Foy absent and excused. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Henry Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE"ORDER Council member Buchanan referred to a letter received from Don Heinen requesting reappointment to the Yakima Air Terminal Board. Therefore, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sparling, to reappoint Don Heinen to theYakima Air Terminal Board as requested. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett and Foy absent. Council member Carmichael stated the Association of •Washington Cities Business Meeting will be held Friday morning, June 27th and Council needs to designate three voting members who will be able to attend. It was the consensus of the Council that Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan and Jerry Foy serve as •designees, with Lynn Carmichael serving as alternate for this meeting. Mayor Beauchamp- announced a reception will be held on June 16th, 6:00 p.m., at the Warehouse Theatre and all Council members are invited to attend. The purpose of the reception is to express appreciation for Community Development Block Grant Funding which enabled Allied. Arts to provide artistic opportunities to various students in Yakima schools. Mayor Beauchamp directed comments regarding the current street patching project to staff, stating the gravel being used appears to be too large for the purpose • for which it is intended. He stated the patching is leaving mounds in the streets. Del Kary, Superintendent of Streets and Refuse, and Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, responded to these comments, stating this is a preliminary phase of the seal coating procedure, and the "mounds" will be alleviated later in the seal coating process., City Manager Zais, Council member Carmichael and Mayor. Beauchamp reported on the recent trip to New York City for the purpose of meeting with Moody's Investors Service in an ,attempt to obtain a higher bond rating for the City of Yakima. Mr. Zais stated II/ composition of the group included Mayor Beauchamp, Council member Carmichael, Hanson, Director of Finance & Budget, Bill Parrott of Pacific Power & and John Rose of Northwest Securities. He gave a brief overview of the presentation and circulated the packet of information which had been assembled by staff for that purpose. Mr. Zais, stated the results not be known for a few days, however, he feels the City stands a good chance of receiving an increased bond rating. Council member Carmichael commended staff, stating they had done an excellent job in preparing the material the presentation-to Moody's Investors Service. 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 Items Nos. 9 and 17 to the Consent Agenda, as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, 326 JUNE 10, 1986 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. Barnett and Foy 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 MEETINGS OF MAY 13, 20 27, and June 3, 1986 It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Berndt, to remove the minutes of May 13 from the table, approve the revised minutes for May 13, and approve the minutes of May 20,27 and June 3, 1986. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett and Foy absent. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 7. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER REPORT FROM HEARING EXAMINER REGARDING III APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 56TH & CHESTNUT, REQUESTED BY DAVID LEVAD Associate Planner, Don Skone, informed Council both of these issues were heard by the Hearing Examiner, recommended for approval, and forwarded to City Council for consideration. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, to accept the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner. Mayor Beauchamp asked Mr.'Skone if citizens were notified of hearings regarding these matters. Mr. Skone stated a legal notice was published in the Herald Republic and individual notices were mailed to property owners within 300 _feet of the property in question. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote: Barnett and Foy absent. • '8. HEARING ON VACATION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED ON 10TH 'AVENUE, REQUESTED BY THE SMITH FAMILY PARTNERSHIP This being the time set for a hearing on a vacation of right -of -way located on 10th Avenue, requested by Smith Family Partnership, Associate Planner, Larry Lehman, reviewed the staff report and recommendations prior to responding Council's inquiries. Mr. Lehman stated when the subject property was surveyed it was discovered that the existing building, which houses Mead's Mark -It Foods, was constructed on 2 feet of City right -of -way on the east side of North 10th Avenue. He explained even though the applicant is only requesting the City vacate a 2 feet by 300 feet strip of right -of -way abutting Mr. Smith's property, City staff recommends vacation of the right -of -way on North 10th Avenue between Yakima Avenue and Sunmitview Avenue, approximately 450 feet by 2 feet. Glenn Rice, Director of Community & 'Economic Development, circulated a drawing of the proposed project depicting a revised shopping area. Mr. Lehman read into the record a letter (Exhibit No. 1) received from Neil L. Day, Certified Public Accountant, 10 North 10th Avenue, Suite 201, in which Mr. Day requested containers, dumpsters and random trash items not be permitted on City right -of -way. Robert West, representative of the proponent, addressed Council stating the vacation is •a necessary step in order for Mr. Smith to obtain a clear title to the property. He asked Council to grant the vacation as requested by Mr. Smith, thus allowing him to proceed with the project. Mr. Neil Day, reiterated concerns regarding refuse bins on the right -of -way and • beautification of that area by means of landscaping and site screening. Council member Buchanan asked if there is currently a City ordinance governing this particular issue. City Attorney Andrews stated he would have to research the matter prior to stating an opinion on the matter. Mr. Rice indicated staff obtained four photographs of the area illustrating the situation and these were submitted and marked as Exhibit Nos. 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d, and made a part of the record. Marjorie Frasier, 1218 South 2nd Avenue, stated she is aware of the situation to which Mr. 327 JUNE 10, 1986 Day refers. She stated in addition -to the refuse bin there are .other unsightly objects which need to be eliminated from the right -of -way as well. There was no one present wishing to speak in opposition to the project. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that Council direct staff to prepare legislation to vacate the area presently impacted by the existing building, and that staff also work to see whether existing ordinances or whether we need a new ordinance to require that the street be kept clear of empty containers, trash containers and. other unsightly objects. Discussion ensued regarding. the timeframe of the project and the possibility of including an emergency clause in the ordinance. Mr. West indicated he would prepare a revised site plan addressing the landscaping and site screening issues to be submitted to staff prior to the time the ordinance is presented for Council approval. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett and Foy absent. *9. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING FINANCING OF REFUSE BIN EQUIPMENT The report and recommendation from the Department of Public Works regarding Refuse Division vehicle replacement /automated residential test program /container financing bins was accepted. (The staff • recommendation being option #2, a lease - purchase supported by the City's full faith "and credit.) *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RON WHITAKER FOR HEARING EXAMINER PRO TEM SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D -5260, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a professional services contract for hearing examiner pro -tem services. *11. APPROVAL OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION REGARDING: A. PARKING PROHIBITION ON TIETON DRIVE /48TH AVENUE The staff report and recommendation to request the Legal Department . to prepare an ordinance prohibiting - parking on. both sides of the streets, on So. 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive, in the vicinity of 48th Avenue /Tieton Drive intersection, was approved and accepted. B. PARKING PROHIBITION ON KNOBEL AVENUE The staff report and recommendation requesting the Legal Department prepare an ordinance prohibiting parking on Knobel Avenue, 39th Avenue to 40th Avenue, was.approved and accepted. C. ONE -WAY ALLEY -- B ST. TO A ST., BETWEEN 3RD & 4TH STREETS The staff report and recommendation requesting the Legal Department prepare an ordinance designating the alley from "B" Street to "A" Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets, as a one -way alley, was accepted and approved. *12. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENTS A. CAPITOL THEATRE HVAC REPAIR PROJECT .The. report from the Director of Engineering & Utilities, dated June. 2,. 1986, with respect to the completion of the work on the Capitol, Theatre HVAC Repair project, performed by Johnson Mechanical Corporation, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth was authorized. B. 83RD AVENUE SEWER TRUNK LINE PROJECT The report from the Director of Engineering & Utilites, dated June 3, 1986, with respect to the completion of the work on the 328 JUNE 10, 1986 83rd Avenue Trunk Line West Valley Sewer project, performed by Central Concrete & Utilities, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth was authorized. C. WEST VALLEY SEWER - 74TH AVENUE AREA NORTH OF SUMMITVIEW (SCHEDULES A -D) The report from the Director of Engineering & ,Utilities, dated June 5, 1986, with respect to the completion of the work on the West. Valley Sewer, 74th Avenue Area North of Summitview project, Schedules A -D, performed by Central Washington Excavating, was approved, the work accepted, and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth was authorized. *13. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF- STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR DAVE EYLES, CABLE TV, ..W SAN FRANCISCO, CA The out -of -state travel request for Dave Eyles, Cable TV, to attend the 10th Annual Training Conference of the National Federation of Local Cable programmers, in San Francisco, California, July 10 -13, 1986, at a cost of $442.00, was approved. *14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY ON NO. 5TH AVENUE, REQUESTED BY GAMACHE /DUFAULT ORDINANCE NO. 2961, AN ORDINANCE affirming the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to rezone property on 5th Avenue between Willow and Poplar Streets; and amending the zoning map of the City of Yakima. *15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE, DESIGNATING A - TWO-WAY ALLEY BETWEEN YAKIMA AVENUE AND CHESTNUT, FROM 1ST STREET TO FRONT STREET ORDINANCE NO. 2962, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic' control; designating one -way streets and alleys; and amending Section 9.50.290 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE, RESTRICTING THE HOURS.OF TROLLEY OPERATION ORDINANCE NO. 2963, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; regulating hours of operation of electric railways on city streets; .and amending Section 9.55.080 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS. PROGRAM ORDINANCE NO. 2964, AN ORDINANCE relating to fire prevention; requiring property owners to remove growing or dead vegetation and debris which constitutes an existing or potential fire hazard or menance to public health, safety or welfare; providing notice and establishing a procedure for the'removal of such vegetation and debris; declaring failure to remove hazardous vegetation a public nuisance subject to abatement and penalty; and amending Section 10.05.100 of the City of Yakima Municipal 18. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Buchanan referred to recent discussion concerning infiltration and. inflow into the Sewer Treatment Plant, stating many residents in Yakima leave sprinklers running all day- long. This means, in addition to leaky irrigation pipes, excess ground water from over sprinkling is causing an infiltration problem because the sewer lines are leaking. He indicated if the City is going to eliminate infiltration into the sewer lines this problem must be addressed. He stated, "I think we are working at the wrong end." City Manager Zais stated the studies for the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and the Irrigation Evaluation Study will address both of these issues. 329 JUNE 10, 1986 Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter to Gillig Corporation from Purchasing Agent regarding Bid No. 85 -21 /Transit Coaches. 5/28/86; Memo and letter from Director of Community & Econanic Development regarding Yakima Cable TV Lease. 6/5/86; Permit Report for month of May 1986; Minutes of the April 23, 1986 Yakima Board of Health Meeting; and Minutes of the May 1, 1986 City Employees Civil Service Commission meeting. 19. 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 3:17 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett and Sparling absent. / / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY QQ,t / h to ,. 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