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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/1986 Business Meeting 3 8'7 _ SEPTEMBER 16, 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, 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. II 2. INVOCATION ' • The Invocation was given by Council.member Foy. . - I . Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring 'the week•of September 22 -27 Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Yakima. Dr. Sam Booth of St Elizabeth's Medical Center was present to receive ' the proclamation. Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation. declaring' the week of September ' 14 -20 • Retired :Senior Volunteer -Program' Week. Toward the end" of the meeting the proclamation was accepted by Susan Russell, Director of Yakima County Retired Senior Volunteer Program. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Barnett stated on Monday he received confirmation • from the Johnson Space Center that the coin from the • • Challenger was indeed the Aakima and that it will be returned to Yakima by Mrs. Scobee. Mayor Beauchamp explained that prior to the end of Mr. Barnett's term as Mayor, Mr. Barnett had s arranged for the V9 r Few} u SAY "-bi • Yakima Centennial coin be taken on the space flight by Commander Scobee. Now that the coin has been identified and will be be returned to the. City by Mrs. Scobee, Mayor Beauchamp suggested Mr. .Barnett plan a commemorative ceremony for this occasion, and relate the details . to fellow Council members as that information is available. This was the consensus of the Council. Note: See minutes of October 14, 1986 for corrections to this item of discussion under "Open Discussion for the Good of the Order." • } .. - ,; Council member Carmichael stated she would like to see Council complete the second half of the storm drainage study they started several years ago. She indicated the second phase of the study would identify sources of funding to implement a computer plan . :illustrating areas of- the system in of repair, and ' : how those repairs would effect the remainder' of the system. 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 the consensus of the Council to add Item No. 9 a, and to remove Item No. 12 b, as requested. 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. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) • Mayor Beauchamp indicated he would like to discuss the Lions Pool contract, however, neglected to request the item be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the decision of the Council to address - the issue during the "Other Business" portion of the meeting. agg SEPTEMBER 16, 1986 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • None 6. PUBLIC MEETING CONSIDERING THE REPORT FROM THE HEARING EXAMINER REGARDING REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 624 N. 3RD AVENUF, AS REQUESTED BY ELMER VANDERWOOD Associate Planner Larry Lehman reviewed the staff report explaining that the Hearing Examiner has recommended approval of the request. A brief discussion ensued regarding the property due south of Mr. Vanderwood's property, which•was also rezoned from M -1 to R -3 during the creation of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and Map, causing it to fall into the category of "nonconforming use." Council members Foy and Berndt asked staff if the adjacent property owner had been, notified of this and Mr. Lehman . indicated he • has no knowledge that this occurred. It was moved by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to accept the report , as rendered 'by the Hearing Examiner, and ask the City Attorney to draw -up the•proper ordinance for final approval:: •A -brief.,;discussion ensued regarding the adjacent property and staff was asked to contact the property owner(s) to ascertain if he would be interested in having the property returned to the original M -1 zoning. The question was called for a vote the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 7. PUBLIC MEETING CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF THE BELLEVUE MANOR FINAL PLAT SUBMITTED BY MYRON ABRAMS, FOR PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 44TH /45TH AVENUES AND ENGLEWOOD Prior to discussion of this item Council member Barnett stated the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) was .directed to develop a subdivision ordinance for the urban area, and questioned the status of that ordinance. Associate Planner Judd Black indicated the City • and County adopted interim subdivision ordinances for the urban area while the RPC continues working. on the subdivision ordinance. He stated he does not know the status of that particular project. Council member Buchanan interjected that property located at the southwest corner of the airport is currently being subdivided by the County. with streets being paved, etc. He cautioned this may *-jr,.; become- a :major- problem yin -: the -future if - City .ever has to .-11 purchase those homes due to ,•.the;Fairport.- noise. He suggested this be brought to the attention. of the appropriate County staff, and that•, perhaps the airport overlay district be• reviewed.prior to any building being issued. It was •MOVED byvFoy,. seconded by Carmichael, to approve of the request and authorize the Mayor to sign the final plat. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM SUNFAIR PARADE BOARD TO PAINT 5 FT. SYMBOLS ON INTERSECTIONS'OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Director of Public Works Jerry Copeland and Supervising Traffic Engineer Hank Hein were present to respond to Council's inquiries regarding this item. Mayor Beauchamp questioned what is meant by "temporary markings" and if the request is approved, how frequent will the markings appear on the parade route. Mr. Copeland stated staff is not. recommending approval of permanent street markings as was requested, however, does recommend a type of paint or marking that will wear off relatively soon. Following further discussion of the issue, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to accept the report to allow temporary markings, and that Council look at this concept on a permanent basis for next year.. Mayor Beauchamp asked Kirk-Gilday to comment' regarding the frequency of the markings along the parade route. Kirk Gilday, representing the Sundusters, stated it is their intent to paint the sunburst symbol at every intersection from 16th & Arlington, north to Yakima Avenue, and then east to Naches Avenue. Mayor Beauchamp and Council member Barnett stated they feel marking every intersection is,,excessive,,and may-.be distracting-to motorists. Council member • !Foy, ,, - Council authorize temporary markings for this-year's parade and reevaluate• the• issue next year. The question.was-called for , a- vote on the +Carried , by 5 -2 voice vote. Beauchamp 389 SEPTEMBER46, 1986 and'Barnett voting nay. Council member Berndt thanked Mr.. Gilday for the effort expended by the Sundusters in promoting the Sunfair Parade. • 9. REPORTS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION: *A. REQUEST FROM ARTHUR GROVER FOR CROSSWALK IN THE 2800 .BLOCK OF TIETON 'DRIVE The report and recommendation from the Traffic Engineering Division recommending a crosswalk not be painted in the 2800 block Tieton Drive was'accepted. • B.' DIVISION• STREET' ONE -WAY WESTBOUND ' Supervising Traffic Engineer Hein indicated' staff-has no further information to add to •the staff report and yielded to questions from Council. Council member Barnett requested clarification of point 2 c of the staff report which indicates the stop at two intersections on 5th Avenue between and Nob Boulevard• will be - -reversed: Mr.. Hein referred to the map and indicated it•is, staff's intention to place stop at 5th Avenue & Stewart and also at 5th Avenue and Peach Street - making it a four -way stop on an interim basis. After a period of time,-the original stop Signs would be removed,' thus reversing the stop signs to fade '5th Avenue. Following further`discussion, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to table this item and have . it referred back to -staff for clarification, such clarification to explain - how traffic will flow one -way for 'one block and' then flow aback into two -way traffic. r. Unanimouslycarried by voice • 0 OF ' CROSSWALKS 'AND' •ENFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE VIOLATIONS Council member Barnett referred to Page 3, paragraph 2 which states . "Staff, when possible, will•establish and maintain stop bars at selected crosswalks in the 'CBD." Mr. Barnett stated the minutes of the August 20th Traffic'Safety Advisory Commission indicate stop bars are of primary importance, however, today's 'staff is not in• concurrence. Discussion continued in which Council members voiced 'opinions as to which aspect of the report should take priority. Council member Buchanan interjected that the crosswalk at South 2nd Avenue & Yakima Avenue should be eliminated or the . - shrubs be removed so motorists can see pedestrians. Following further discussion Jerry Copeland suggested staff proceed with the required painting and striping of the streets in which federal funding has been expended for improvements. He further suggested painting of the cross bars in the downtown area as time and resources permit staff to do so. It was MOVED by. Berndt, seconded - by Carmichael,' that given.the'- verbal' the report.:' be accepted. The question was called for .a vote•.on the :motion. by 5 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Sparling voting ' nay. *10. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING PROPOSED LIONS POOL CONTRACT AND CONSIDERATION 'OF RESOLUTION�°AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF'CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA SCHOOL:DISTRICT #7 RESOLUTION NO. -5296, 'A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and • City Clerk' of •the' City of Yakima to execute a Lions'Pool Use Agreement with Yakima School District #7. • *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT EXTENDING THE CURRENT FIRE PERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO:' D-5297, A'RESOLUTION' authorizing' the extension of a collective" bargaining - agreement with the PERS Fire Department employees : ' . • • • 390 SEPTEMBER 16, 1986 12. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET: *A. AUGUST 1986 TREASURY REPORT The report from .the Director of Finance and Budget dated September 16, 1986 regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. B. AUGUST BUDGET REPORT nr -' Council member Sparling suggested a budget ber created wherein the expenditures are 5% less than 1986 rather than extending the anticipation of revenue. City Manager Zais responded the budget forecast is currently being ..prepared and will be - ,submitted to Council the first of October, followed by the detailed preliminary budget for 1987. He stated with the expenditure controls that have been introduced into the general fund, a savings of approximately 5% is anticipated. Mr. Zais stated a portion of this savings is attributable to the self- funding of insurance earlier.'this year. He the 1987 budget forecast projects $225,000 to $250,000 less than the 1986 budget. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote . - *13. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR CHIEF GREEN AND LT. MIKE WELTON, POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO NASHVILLE, TN • The Out -of -State travel for Chief Pleas Green and Lt. Mike Welton, Police Department, to attend the 1986 annual meeting for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, in Nashville, Tennessee, October 3 -9, 1986, at a cost of $125 each - • (meals, lodging and air transportation 'costs paid by attendees), was approved. *14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PARKS DIVISION '(SECOND READING) - An-:ordinance ,appropriating funds =.for the-Yakima Valley Slow Pitch , Association. program ,in the Parks - :Division,; having been read by title only at the previous meeting; was brought before the Council , arsecond reading. • ORDINANCE NO. 2983, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 budget for the -City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 131 -Parks and Recreation Fund for expenditure during 1986. • 15. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Beauchamp presented a special awards to Reserve Officer Don Lemon for more than 20 years of service to the Yakima Police Reserves. Chief Pleas Green presented Mr. Lemon with his retirement badge and thanked him for his service to the community. Susan Russell, Director of the Yakima County Retired Senior Volunteer Program, came forward at this time to accept the proclamation read earlier by Mayor Beauchamp proclaiming September 14 -20 Retired Senior Volunteer Week. Mrs. Russell stated this month is the RSVP's 15th nationwide anniversary which is being celebrated throughout Yakima County. She introduced Meriam Athou, a program volunteer, and Billy Joe Caldwell, the Federal Program Officer for ACTION, the federal agency which provides half of the funding for RSVP. Mayor Beauchamp referred to the agreement between the City and the School District •regarding the use of Lions- Pool, questioning the -hourly--:cost to operate' the facility. Jerry Copeland responded staff has arrived at a direct cost of $27.31, however,-'this figure does not include overhead. He further explained it includes the building, equipment, utilities, chemicals and personnel cost, but this does not reflect administrative cost. Discussion ensued as to what constitutes an hour of use. Council member Foy referred to item 2 of the agreement which states "the hourly rate shall include 391 SEPTEMBER 1986 the use of the pool and premises." Mr. Copeland stated this has been discussed with staff and has yet to be clarified with the School District. Council member Buchanan recounted a discussion that occurred on June 10th wherein staff informed Council the ridges caused by the preliminary phase of the sealcoating process would be eliminated later -in the process. Mr. Buchanan stated South 6th Street still has approximately one inch ridges, and asked when the situation r • 'would- be - rectified. ` Staff was`not present to''address: the' issue. Information items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from State Department of Revenue regarding Local Sales Tax Distributions. 9/8/86; Status report from Department of Community & Economic Development and.Parks and Recreation Division regarding'Chesterley Park Site Plan. 9/4/86; Agenda for September 17, 1986 Yakima Hearing Examiner meeting; Memorandum from -the Executive Director, Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau regarding Membership revenue for 1985 and to =date for 1986; Yakima' Center' .Management Report for August 1 -31, 1986; Permit Report for month of August 1986; Minutes of the August 20, 1986 Traffic Safety Advisory - Commission _meeting; and Minutes of -- the - September 8, 1986 Yakima Center Advisory Commission meeting. 16. •- SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING '('ALLOW 45 MINUTES) .. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Berndt, 'to move into Executive Session for approximately 50 minutes for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and pending litigation, and to 'fadjourn immediately thereafter. 17. ADJOURNMENT . Y " Following the completJion of 'the 'Executive Session; the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:25 p.m. 7/ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY A � /( . COUNCIL'MEMBER 'DATE ± ) ' • if q COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: //Ai i �I' CITY CLERK . - MAYOR MINUTES ..PREPARED BY ,4 DEPUTY TY CLERK B-4