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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/1986 Business Meeting 348 JULY 22, 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; Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Jack.Sparling present on roll call: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk'Toney also present : member Pat Berndt absent and excused. 2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by member Barnett.: 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE'GOOD OF THE ORDER • It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to' reappoint John Ward to the Utility Rate Advisory Board. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. (Mr. Ward's term will expire 7/28/89.) • It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael to reappoint Tim Estes to the Yakima Center Advisory Board. Unanimously carried by voice vote: Berndtfabsent. (Mr. Estes' term will expire.6 /6/90.) r Council member Buchanan commented briefly on the minutes of the June 18th Traffic Safety Advisory meeting which makes reference to concerns expressed by a commission member with regard to the curves on South 16th Avenue, south of Washington Avenue. The minutes state "if the runway is lengthened, this area will not exist." Mr. • Buchanan stated, as a member of the Yakima Air' Terminal Board, he is unaware of any plans to extend the runway'and felt staff should be advised of this. 4. s 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 #9 be added to the Consent Agenda, as _ .requested by Council member Carmichael. 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. Berndt absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Peg Grover, 204 South 48th Avenue, requested Council consider resolving the following concerns: 1) The possibility of painting a crosswalk in front of Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital on Tieton Drive, 2) Installation of a traffic light at 48th & Tieton; 3) A clearview problem caused by a recently installed fence and retaining wall on the northeast corner of 48th Avenue & Tieton Drive. Council member Foy requested staff investigate the concerns of Mrs. Grover and report back to Council with recommendations for a solution. Arthur Grover, 204 South 48th Avenue, also expressed concerns regarding the attitude of motorists toward pedestrians in crosswalks. He stated, "he has never lived in an area where crosswalks are so ignored ". He shared with Council the manner in which the state of California has dealt with the same problem, stating once a pedestrian has set foot off the curb, any motorist JULY 22, 1986 349 failing to yield the right -of -way is cited. He added he is not suggesting Yakima adopt this policy, however, he would like to see crosswalks made safer for those using their: City Manager Zais addressed Mrs. Grover's' inquiry regarding the installation of a "traffic light at 48th Avenue ' &• Tieton Drive, stating . this was addressed in a report which was 'accepted on today's'. Consent Agenda. He indicated the traffic signal has been • ordered and staff is currently' awaiting its delivery: Staff hopes to have'thesignal installed and. operational by August 1st. -" Council member Carmichael expressed concern with the minutes of the June 18th Traffic Safety Advisory meeting wherein the statement is made "staff _members maintained their position of not '- painting crosswalk areas ". She indicated that. all of crosswalks which have been painted need to be maintained; and requested a report on staff's policy of not painting sidewalks. - Neal Coffey, 11 North 90th Avenue, representing Easy Enterprises, appealed to Council on behalf of amusement machine operators throughout - the °'City of Yakima requesting a reduction' in the regulatory',license fee. Following further discussion, staff was directed..to meet with Mr. Coffey for a' review of the situation, then bring a full report back to Council. • 6. HEARING'ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE PRIDEVIEW EXTENSION SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SEE ORDINANCE CREATING ' NO. 1042 ) • Rita Germunson, Office Engineer, reviewed the staff report and recommendation and responded to Council's inquiries regarding this L.I.D. Council member Barnett' stated a written protest has been distributed to•Council'today from'Mrs. Eddie Torson regarding the assessment against her property, and'he questioned which parcel of property she owns. Mrs. Germunson'stated•the south of lot 4, parcel° number 44480; is' '" the property .owned by Mrs. Torson. She explained that several months prior to formation'of the Van iWechel Sewer L.I.D.', • it was necessary for Mrs. Torson to have her septic system repaired, thus negating the need for her to participate in • the Van Sewer L.I.D. Mrs. Germunson explained that Mrs. • Torson was brought into the Prideview Sewer L.I.D due to .the fact that 80% of the property owners favor its formation. The!•hearing • having been opened for public comment,'Mrs. Torson, 215..South 67th Avenue, addressed Council stating.the assessment for her property is greater, than -that iof her neighbors - to - the ' south.. Discussion continued in which the 'history of Mrs. Torson's septic 'system problems were reviewed. Council member Carmichael asked Mrs. Germunson to explain the time period'in which the property owners are required to pay for their assessed value :of - the L.I.D. Mrs. Germunson explained that property owners are -asked to repay their assessed amount over a 10 year period. Mayor Beauchamp having closed the public hearing, and the ordinance having been read by • _, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by' Carmichael;' :than= Council adopt the Ordinance creating the Prideview Sewer L.I.D. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Berndt absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2973, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary Wye branches : :and. manholes; establishing a Local Improvement District, iproviding for -the "method of payment _thereof, 'and creating a` special •fund: : 7. PUBLIC'MEETING TO" CONSIDER REPORT FROM HEARING EXAMINER" REGARDING A REZONE - REQUEST ' BY FRANK RATAEZ YK FOR PROPERTY < AT° 1218 SOUTH 6TH STREET ' Prior "to the hearing being opened for public• testimony, member Barnett questioned the interpretation of section 15.23.030.6 of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance regarding action by the legislative body, stating, "this `section appears somewhat • 350 • JULY 22, 1986 • restrictive ". He read .from the Ordinance's as follows: "Upon receipt of the Hearing Examiner's recommendation for approval of a proposed rezone the legislative body shall hold a public meeting and affirm or reject the Hearing Examiner's decision ". Mr. Barnett stated the matter before Council at the present, time has been recommended for denial and Section 15.23.030.6 does not address the legislative body acting in the instance the Hearing Examiner recommends denial of a proposal. City Attorney Andrews indicated he. was unaware that a question existed regarding-this issue and suggested continuance of the item to a time certain which would allow staff the opportunity to analyze the legislation. Council member Foy expressed concern with this suggestion it will further delay the pending sale of property which has on the market for many years. Associate Planner,, - Larry Lehman, stated staff recognizes the. Ordinance does not address the issue of a recommendation for denial, however, felt more-of an injustice would have been done if the matter had not been scheduled for a public III meeting before 'City Council. Council member Buchanan suggested the entire block be considered for rezoning from B -1 to CBDS. The public meeting having been opened for public testimony at this time, David Ross, 2506 West Chestnut, and representative of • • Prestige Realty, addressed Council on behalf of the property owner, Frank Rataezyk, urging approval of the rezone request. Mr. Ross related this property has been on the market for several years and there is currently an offer to purchase the property for the purpose of operating an auto mechanic business. Mr. Ross submitted a letter from Richard Hahn, an adjacent property owner, indicating support of the rezone request. Following further discussion regarding the possibility of rezoning the entire area, and the process involved to accomplish this, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett, to "schedule a public hearing for August 12, 1986 to hear the proposed. rezone for the Rataezyk • property. Council member Sparling commented he was of the impression the new Urban Area Zoning Ordinance was intended to simplify and streamline matters of this nature. City Attorney Andrews compared the former Planning Commission process versus the Hearing- Examiner. process. Council members Buchanan and Carmichael were in agreement that the Hearing Examiner process is more expeditious, however, in this case the Hearing Examiner's recommendation was for denial, therefore, necessitating a public hearing. The question was called for a vote on the .motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. Council member Carmichael asked •if anything precluded adjacent property owners from indicating they wish to have their property considered for rezone.:Code Administration Manager Shampine stated this could not be accomplished prior to August 12th because the matter could not be heard by the Hearing Examiner before that date. Council member ' Sparling stated the' letter from Richard Hahn indicates he-is supportive of the rezone request as he has owned 6 lots in that area for 20 years and has been unable to develop them due to'- current zoning. Council member Buchanan requested staff furnish Council with maps of the City which have street names updated on them. 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION DAY COMMITTEE .Council member.Barnett' indicated he and Mayor Beauchamp have met • regarding the appointments to the U.S. Constitution Day Committee and submitted the following names as appointees: Ines -Rice, Chet Dyer, Helen Turnell, Winifred Sinclair, Florence Hay, Melvin Adams, Dean Armitage, Lois Hoff, Judge Nicholson and Ray Swenson. He stated there were three other citizens who expressed an interest in this project, but did not submit an application. The names of those individuals are: Deloris Boaz, June Wilson and Geraldine Vandiver. He stated, if those three individuals are still interested, their names will be added to the committee. It was MOVED by Barnett, ' seconded by Foy, that the above named individuals be appointed to the conanittee• to plan appropriate activities and celebrations in connection with the Constitution of the United States. The question was called for a vote on the 351 JULY 22, 1986 motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt .absent. Council member- Carmichael requested the committee report back to Council as to their selection of a chairperson for the Committee. Council member Foy recognized Ines Rice as the driving force behind the.formation of•this committee, and suggested she be the recipient of today's proclamation. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, informed Council the Historical Society (of Portland) is bringing the Magna Charta to Portland for viewing beginning July 15th for a four month period. She indicated there are only four of these documents available and encouraged Council members to take advantage of the opportunity to view the Magna Charta. Mayor Beauchamp asked the other members of the Committee to stand and be recognized prior to reading the proclamation and presenting it to Mrs. Rice. *9. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET REGARDING STATUS OF REVENUE SHARING PAYMENTS AND ALLOCATIONS • The report and staff recommendation to prepare an ordinance appropriating FRS funds to other departments as requested, was • accepted and approved. 10. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT • OF FINANCE AND BUDGET REGARDING SECOND QUARTER 1986 BUDGET STATUS (ACCEPT AND FILE REPORT) City Manager Zais stated the report is self - explanatory and indicated staff is present to respond to questions Council might have. Council member Carmichael informed fellow Council members she attended a meeting.of the Governor's Intergovernments Relations Committee.last Wednesday and voiced concerns regarding the sales tax issue. She indicated Governor Gardner requested a report regarding the concerns of various Washington cities and counties on this issue, and as soon as the information is available ,.it will be provided to Council. Council member Barnett referred to Table ' 4, stating expenditures for Cable TV and the Convention Center Tourist Promotion are exceeding their resources. He asked what measures are being taken by these .two entities to rectify the situation. He asked the same question concerning the. Sewer and Water funds. Mr. Zais responded that Cable TV expenditures and revenues are fairly close in comparison, and staff does not consider a margin of 5% (or less) to be of concern. He further explained there have been some extra. expenses in relationship to the transition the Cable TV department is currently experiencing. Regarding the Convention Center, Mr. Zais commented expenses are down relative to the budget, however, it is within close proximity. He stated the more noteable concern with the Convention Center is that other Center revenues are at 42.3% for the first six months of the year. Council member Sparling referred to Table 6 requesting clarification on the $466,926 expenditure for liability insurance coverage. Mr. Zais explained this amount has been paid to the insurance .company, however , approximately $180,000 will be reimbursed to the City as a result of the decision that the City become self - insured Council member Sparling commented he is also concerned with the revenues of the Convention Center, adding if this trend continues, the Center will be out of money prior to the end of the year. Bob Wheeler, Accounting Manager, stated the Convention Center is aware that Center revenues.are down and they are monitoring the situation closely. Council member Foy asked when Council may expect.a monthly report from the Transit. Division regarding Transit operations. City Manager Zais stated,there was a special memorandum updating the "loop route system" in last weeks packet..to.Council. He stated he Would inquire as to the delay of the monthly Transit reports. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Carmichael, to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. • *11. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE POLICY The staff report and recommendation to accept-the amended Minority • Business Enterprise'Policy, was accepted and approved.. . 352 JULY 22, 1986 *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING .EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT. WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION.NO. D -5274, A RESOLUTION authorizing the.execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Transportation for the purchase of • computer goods and services for the City. *13. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET: A. JUNE 1986 TREASURY,_ REPORT {STANDARD MOTION V -A - ACCEPT AND APPROVE REPORT) • The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated July 22, 1986 regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. B. SECOND QUARTER INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORT (ACCEPT AND FILE REPORT) The report.from the Department of Finance and Budget regarding the second quarter insurance claims status was accepted for filing. *14. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES .REGARDING SECOND QUARTER 1986 CIP PROJECT STATUS The report from the Department of Engineering and Utilities, dated July 14, 1986 regarding the second quarter.1986 Capital Improvement Project status, was accepted for filing. *15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING .FUNDS FOR EXPENDITURE WITHIN THE SEWER OPERATING BUDGET (SECOND READING) An Ordinance amending the 1986 Budget and appropriating funds for services provided by the Water Department in 1981 having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second'reading.. ORDINANCE NO. 2974, AN amending the 1986 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the Sewer Fund for expenditure during 1986: *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE RELATING TO PARKING CONTROLS IN THE VICINITIES OF EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL AND LIONS POOL . ORDINANCE NO. 2975, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohibiting parking. at all times on certain streets; 'prohibiting parking during certain hours on certain streets; limiting parking time on certain, streets; and amending Sections 9.50.050 and 9.50.060, and enacting new Section 9.50.075, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 17. OTHER BUSINESS. • City Manager Zais informed Council he has directed certain administrative actions to be taken with respect to expenditure containment and cost reduction for the remainder of the year to insure an adequate cash flow and cash savings for carryover into 1987. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Housing Supervisor regarding Minority Business Report. 7/17/86; Memo fram Cable Communications Coordinator regarding 'Franchise Fees and the Sunnyside, Wa. court case. 7/11/86; Letter from Office Of Rural & Farmworker Housing expressing appreciation for the City of Yakima's contribution of four sites for Sunset Terrace. 5/8/86; Letter from Association Of Washington Cities regarding the AWC Insurance 353 JULY 22, 1986 • Pool Project_Status Report. 7/2/86; Letter from Association of Washington Cities thanking the Code Administration Manager for his participation in the recent ANC Annual Convention. 7/11/86; Minutes of the June 24, 1986 Utility Rate Advisory Board Meeting; and Minutes of the June 18, 1986 Traffic Safety Advisory Commission Meeting. 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to move into - Executive Session for approximately 40 minutes for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and immediately adjourn thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. ,. 19. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:00 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY , 0 2 8`6 CO IL MEMB R D ATTEST: Q& COUNCIL MEMBER DATE l , ; 1 mo bil liallP,We CITY CLERK MAYOR I • _ _ _ . _ _ _ . • • r '