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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/1986 Business Meeting 371 AUGUST 26, 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, and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council member Pat Berndt absent and excused. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Beauchamp. Mayor Beauchamp stated there are several Boy Scouts in the audience to observe todays Council meeting as a part of earning points toward their Eagle Badges. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE'ORDER Council member Barnett mentioned that a meeting with the County Commissioners is to be scheduled in. "the near,future for the purpose of discussing proposed changes in the Urban Area Zoning Plan. He stated he would like Council to have the opportunity to discuss these proposed changes prior to the meeting with the County Commissioners. It was the consensus of the Council that this issue be placed on the September 2nd Study Session for discussion purposes. Council member Sparling asked if changes made in the Zoning Ordinance would have to be republished. _City Attorney Andrews indicated just the Section or subsection changes would have to be republished. Mayor Beauchamp commented he had driven on Nob Hill Boulevard last evening and noted a tremendous amount of dust in the construction area. He asked if the contractor is responsible for watering the area to minimize the dust problem. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, responded affirmatively, adding that staff has spoken to the contractor regarding this matter, however, he will notify him again. 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 remove Items Nos. 7 and 17, as requested. The Deputy 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. .Carmichael temporarily, absent. Berndt absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Code Administration Manager Shampine informed Council the estimated removal cost reflects the $350 penalty requested by Council as a vehicle to recover the City's true cost to remove the hazardous debris /vegetation. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that the appropriate resolution be read and adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Berndt absent. 372 AUGUST 26, 1986 RESOLUTION NO. D -5284, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 7. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REGARDING NORTH FIRST STREET TWO - WAY, LEFT TURN LANE, VICINITY OF "E" STREET TO "G" STREET Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, was present to respond to Council'sinquiries regarding the staff report and recommendation. Council member Barnett requested to see a drawing of the proposed changes on the chalk board with an explanation of these changes. Mr. Hein drew a sketch of the intersection at Lincoln and North 1st Street showing the removal of parking spaces on the east side of the street and the addition of a center left /right turn lane on the north side of the intersection. Council member Foy expressed concern that a business situated on the east side of the street had objected to the elimination of parking as that leaves his business without any on street parking. Council member Sparling stated he would like to see a drawing of the proposed ° changes versus the current traffic pattern. John Puccinelli, owner of Mel's Diner, 314 North 1st Street, stated his business would suffer if the traffic is taken away. Mr. Puccinelli indicated at one time there was a right turn lane and staff attempted parking on both sides of the street, however, the street was not wide enough to allow for this. He indicated the parking places on the west side of the street are used by tourists who are unfamiliar with Yakima, and by vehicles pulling trailers, boats, campers, etc. Council member Carmichael stated she would like to see the proposed changes on a map as it is difficult for her to visualize them. The question was also raised as to the necessity of a two -way left /right turn lane as Lincoln is a one -way street. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy, to refer this item back to staff for further clarification and preparation of a map illustrating the proposed changes, and that the item be placed on the September 2nd Study Session agenda as a business item so Council action may be taken. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. *8. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING YAKIMA COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN CABLE TV FACILITY RENTAL FEES The staff recommendation to accept the reportand await a recommendation from the Community Programming Advisory Committee was accepted. *9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH PRESTON SHEPHERD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D -5285, A RESOLUTION authorizing the extension of an agreement with Preston L. Shepherd & Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION INITIATING REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 602 SO. 5TH AVENUE AND 306 DIVISION RESOLUTION NO. D -5286, A RESOLUTION initiating an amendment to the City zoning map by rezoning property at 602 South 5th Avenue and 306 Division Street in the City of Yakima, Washington. *11. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION INITIATING REZONE OF PROPERTY ON SOUTH 6TH STREET RESOLUTION NO. D -5287, A RESOLUTION initiating an amendment to the City zoning map by rezoning property in the 1200 and 1300 blocks of South 6th Street in the City of Yakima, Washington. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE ENGLEWOOD SCENIC HOMESITES SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1043 (SET DATE OF HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 1986) RESOLUTION NO. D -5288, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. AUGUST 26, 1986 373 *13. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR VAN WECHEL SEWER L.I.D. NO. 1035 (STANDARD MOTION V -B - ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated August 19, 1986 with respect to the completion of the work on the Van Wechel Sewer L.I.D., performed by Central Concrete & Utilities was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *14. STATUS REPORT ON CBD CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND TENTATIVE SELECTION• OF ECONOMIC MARKETING ANALYSIS CONSULTANT AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The staff recommendation to accept the report and authorize submission of an application for $5.,000 pf � grant funds. for an Economic Market Share Analysis to the'State Department of Community Development, was accepted. . RESOLUTION NO. D -5289, A RESOLUTION authorizing an application for a Local Development Matching Fund Grant. *15. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR JEAN REID, PURCHASING AGENT, TO EDMONTON, ALBERTA. The Out -of -State travel for Jean Reid, Purchasing Agent, to attend the Semi Annual Pacific Northwest Public Purchasing Association Fall Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, October 8 -10, 1986, at a cost of $538.00, was approved. *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AERATION SYSTEM AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (SECOND READING) An Ordinance appropriating funds for an aeration system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant having been read by title only at the previous meeting; was ,brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2980, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 478 - Wastewater Facility Project Fund.for expenditure during_,1986. 17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING 'TO TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 19, 1986) Council member Barnett stated he had requested this item be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked if the businesses along Spring Creek Road were notified by staff of the pending action. City Manager Zais indicated they were not notified. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Berndt absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2981, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohibiting parking on certain streets; and amending Section 9.50.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 18. CONSIDERATION 'OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 1218 SOUTH 6TH STREET, AS REQUESTED BY FRANK RATAEZYK ,City Attorney Andrews indicated this Item could not be put on consent as Council member Sparling was not in attendance at the public meeting, and had not familiarized himself with the material presented at that public meeting. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett, that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling abstaining, and Berndt absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2982, AN ORDINANCE granting a rezone to property located at 1218 South 6th Street from B -1, Professional Business to CBDS, Central Business District Support. 374 AUGUST 26, 1986 19. APPEAL FROM FIRE PERS BARGAINING UNIT REGARDING 1986 CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS Tony Menke, Negotiator for the City, informed Council that members of the Local 469 have held twelve normal negotiation sessions and were unable to reach a contract agreement. State Mediator Rex Lacy also met with them for six negotiation sessions, and was unsuccessful in reaching an agreement. Mr. Menke stated the current proposal is to "rollover" the 1985 contract and commence negotiations for the 1987 contract. Ron Thomas, President of the Local 469, read a statement which had been prepared by members of the bargaining unit and distributed to Council prior the meeting. Following the reading, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, that Council recess for approximately 20 minutes and reconvene to render a decision. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. Mayor Beauchamp reconvened the Council meeting, at which time Wayne Wantland, 107 South 7th Avenue, an Electronic Technician, for the Fire Department, stepped forward to respond to Council's inquiries. Council member Barnett stated one of the options presented during negotiations was a one year contract with a 1 1 /2% increase and certain changes in language which would have carried through 1986. He asked why this proposal was rejected. Mr. Wantland stated the only reason for rejecting the proposal was because it was a one year contract, and the employees prefer a two year contract which reduces the amount of time spent in negotiations. Council member Foy stated he had reviewed the fact sheet pertaining to the salaries and benefits and feels they are adequate. Therefore, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to affirm the City's Chief Negotiator, and the City negotiating team's final offer to extend the 1985 labor contract through 1986, and to have the City's Chief_ Negotiator and negotiating team to begin immediately to negotiate with the Union negotiation team the 1987 contract. Under discussion, Council member Foy stated he feels the salary structure and benefits are comparable to other salaries in the community, and that the appropriate action has been outlined in his motion. Mayor Beauchamp stated Council regrets having come to the position of disagreement with some of the City's valued employees, however, feels Council must hold to their original position on this issue. He stressed that the City of Yakima faces financial uncertainty and encouraged their continued cooperation regarding this matter. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5 -1 voice vote, Sparling voting nay. Berndt absent. Council member Sparling stated he feels the City's Chief Negotiator was too generous with his offer, and that the bargaining unit has not yet recognized that certain employees within the unit are making much more than other City employees doing comparable work.` 20. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais referred to the memo regarding yard sales which had been included in the Council packet from the Code Administration Manager. He questioned if it is Council's desire to have staff prepare an Ordinance pertaining to yard sales. Council member Foy expressed concern that persons working for the power or telephone company may be injured due to the fact that people post yard sale, signs with large nails or spikes and leave them in the poles. Council member Buchanan stated there are individuals who hold yard sales every weekend, thus making this a business, and therefore, should be required to purchase a business license. Council member Barnett stated he would like to review any ordinances pertaining to prohibiting the posting of signs. City Manager Zais stated there is an ordinance which states it is illegal to post signs, however, there is no ordinance requiring an individual to purchase a permit to hold a yard sale. Council member Carmichael stated she would like to address the entire issue, rather than deal with it on a piece meal basis. It was the general consensus of the Council that staff address the issue in its entirety on a future agenda. AUGUST 26, 1986 375 Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: News Release regarding closure of Nob Hill Boulevard for street construction, between 3rd Avenue and 16th Avenue. 8/18/86; News Release regarding temporary street closures for crack filling on Yakima Avenue from Front St. to 16th Avenue. 8/20/86; Memo from the Code Administration Manager regarding Yard Sales. 8/20/86; Memo from the Director of Department of Community and Economic Development regarding Progress Report on Sale of South Broadway Interceptor to Union Gap. 8/21/86; Memo from the City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 8/20/86; July 1 -31, 1986 Yakima Center Management Report; and Minutes of the June 18, 1986 Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting. Council member Buchanan stated the Yakima Center would like to have another member appointed to the Yakima Center Advisory Commission. Therefore, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, to appoint Bruce Steelman to the Yakima Center Advisory Committee. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. 21. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Barnett, to move into Executive Session for approximately five minutes for the purpose of discussing potential litigation and immediately adjourn thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt absent. 22. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:00 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY- j n CIL M'EMBE ATTEST: ' / ( 7 COUNCIL 4EMHER DATE' £A/M9 l \ J1&!LDEPUT C ITY CL MAYOR - .