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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/1985 Business Meeting 134 AUGUST 27, 1985 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 Clarence Barnett,. presiding-, Council members Lynn Buchanan; •Lynn Carmichael, . Jerry•Foy, and Jack Sparling ,present orn roll call.. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 3:20 p.m. Council-, :member Pat Berndt absent and excused. Staff members present were City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Vanek` and City Clerk Roberts.., 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance' was led by Mayor Barnett. -. 3. OPEN'DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None. 4. CONSENT, AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or- ..deletions from either Council members•or citizens present. There.being -.no changes 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 voice vote. Beauchamp and 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. HEARING' ON A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1601 SUMMITVIEW, AS REQUESTED BY FIDDLESTICKS, • This being the time set for . the hearing on a major modification to an existing Planned 'Development for property ,.located 1601 Summitview, requested by Fiddlesticks, and the hearing procedure having been read, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. Don Skone, Associate Planner, stated this is a major modification to add a book store for Fiddlesticks. There being no, citizen present wishing to speak to this item, the Mayor closed the public portion:,of,the hearing. It was MOVED by Carmichael., seconded by Buchanan that Ithe Council _concur with the Planning. Commission's recommendation to approve the final Plan and Program for the major modification, subject to the following three conditions: 1) Vacation of the irrigation easement along' the south boundary and relocation of-the irrigation line per specifications of the . City`.- Engineer; 2) Submittal of engineering design for the proposed storm drainage system for review and approval by the City • Engineer; and 3) Dedication of four feet:of right -of -way to the City of -Yakima Unanimously: carried. by voice; vote. Beauchamp and Berndt absent. • . 7. HEARING ON A REZONE OP PROPERTY AT 501'NORTH 2ND REQUESTED BY 'BILL HUIBREGTSE This being the time set for the hearing on a „rezone of property at 501 North grid Street, from R -3 to B -1, as requested by Bill Huibregtse, and the hearing procedure having been read,'the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. John Haddix, Planning Supervisor, stated that William Huibregtse has submitted a request for rezone for a'professional office building. He stated the staff and Planning Commission have recommended approval of the request. The proposal is consistent with the Urban Area Plan. William Huibregtse, proponent advocating the rezone, stated this is consistent with the new Urban Area Plan zoning ordinance. AUGUST 27, 1985 13 5 There being no other citizen present wishing to speak to this item, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that Council concur with the Planning Commission '. recaunendation, which is to approve the request. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and Berndt absent. 8. RECONSIDERTION• -OF FRS HANDICAPPED REGULATIONS /REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED FROM JULY 2, 1985) Bob Weaver, Personnel Officer, stated that on July 2nd, Council was given a detailed report on , ,the handicapped regulations and City requirements, at which time, Council directed staff to go back and see what could be done within our own capabilities in the City. He stated there were a number of things staff could do, however,, collectively these small jobs constitute one larger public works improvement project and must be let for bids. Responding to Council- member Carmichael's questions regarding these requirements, Bob. Weaver stated these requirements were first mentioned last May and the cities were given until October 1986 to accomplish any changes. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to direct that an architectural firm be contacted to prepare plans.and estimates for the remodeling of the City's facilities to 'camply-with FRS handicapped accessible regulations. Council member Foy stated the staff recanmendation also requests authorization for extension of the current contract for City Hall modifications, for which he was reluctant to give because the costs are not known at this time. Council member Buchanan questioned where the funding is caning from to pay for the plans. City Manager.,Zais stated' it would cane from the $85,000 allocated for engineering' services in'i'985. John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, stated there is about $30,000 left from the $50,000 . which was allocated for handicapped accessibility type projects and those funds could be used. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 4 -1 voice vote. Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp and Berndt absent. 9. RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Mayor Barnett questioned if there was any citizen present wishing to speak to this issue. There, being no citizen present. wishing to speak to this issue, and the-resolution having been read by title, it was . MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, that Resolution No. D -5156, be passed.. Following discussion regarding the status of the budget for this program,. the question,:-Was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp.and Berndt absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5616, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. * 10. REQUEST BY NIMLO FOR PARTICIPATION IN: FLSA.PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION The staff report and recommendation to- authorize participation in the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers litigation relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act, was accepted and approved. *11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION. OF AN .AGREEMENT- WITH THE YAKIMA HOUSING. AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION NO.. D- 5157,..A RESOLUTION authorizing .the City Manager and . the City.Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Cooperation Agreement with the Housing Authority. _of the City .of Yakima; and repealing Resolution No. D- 5108... , . *12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING - EXECUTION OF .A CANAL CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA VALLEY CANAL COMPANY . RESOLUTION NO. D -5158, A RESOLUTION .authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the. City of Yakima to execute a Canal Crossing Agreement with the Yakima Valley Canal.Canpany. • 136 AUGUST 27, 1985 *13. PRESENTATION OF THE SIX MONTH FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE CAPITOL THEATRE The Capitol Theatre six month financial status report was accepted. *14. RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY AT 215 NORTH 2ND AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY EWINELL'S CENTRAL NEON The Right -of -Way Use Permit to construct retractable awnings on the north and west side of the business at 215 North 2nd Avenue, as requested by Dwinell's Central Neon, was approved. *15. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The reppointment of Robert P. Lewis to the Board of Adjustment for a six year term to expire August 9, 1991, was approved. *16. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL REQUESTS: A. Jean Reid to Billings, Montana ' The out -of -state travel for Jean Reid, Purchasing Agent, to attend the Pacific Northwest Public Purchasing Associations Fall Conference, October 9 -12, 1985, in Missoula, Montana, at a cost of $970, was approved. B. Dick Zais to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The out -of -state travel for Dick Zais, City Manager, to attend the International City Management Association 71st Annual Conference, October 27 -31, 1985, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at a cost of $1,530, was approved. *17. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STUDY (SECOND READING) An Ordinance amending the 1985 budget and appropriating funds for a Water Canprehensive Plan Study having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2893, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 477 -Water Construction Fund for expenditure during 1985. 18. ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE 1985 UNIFORM CODES Stating he would like to increase the building permit and plan review fees over a six year period, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy, to pro-rate the increase, as suggested in the staff report, over a six year period. Carried by 3 -2 voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael voting nay. Beauchamp and Berndt absent. John Vanek, Assistant City Attorney, requested clarification on how the Council wished the legislation to be prepared. He questioned if Council wants one ordinance giving a schedule of effective dates and corresponding increases for the next six years, or does Council want staff to bring back legislation each year for the next six years, amending the fee schedule. Stating he would prefer that legislation cane before the Council each year, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy to reconsider and rescind the previous motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and Berndt absent. Following discussion, it waS MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy, to bring back appropriate legislation which would increase existing combined permit fees and plan check review fees by 16 2/3 %. Mayor Barnett explained the intent of the motion is to make the increase effective for one year and then review it. Following discussion, the question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 3 -2 voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael voting nay. Beauchamp and Berndt absent. AUGUST 27, 1985 . 137 • 19. OTHER BUSINESS . Referring to the listing of City -owned property, Council member Sparling commented he thought Council wished to have a listing of City - owned real estate. City Manager Zais stated the Fixed Asset Study inclu_ded,.all.City- owned property., however, ,Council was only provided with, a. representative sample of the study. He stated there is a computer, available which provides this information. Council member Sparling requested a, copy of this information. _ .. . Fred Williams, .developer and house mover, stated he has talked with several government people about, the property. on South 6th Street. He stated he has not received anything concrete about what the City is going to do about the Housing Authority Office. He further stated that sine the City required him to conform to the rules and regulations, the City should pave their parking lot. He threatened if this isn't done, he will take the City to court. Information Items: ,Items, of Information supplied to Council were: Memo from the Code Administration Manager regarding plan review process. 8/22/85; Memo from the Cable Communications Coordinator regarding News Article re D.O.E. Crews 'and Yakima Community TV (YCTV) Equipment. 8/20/85; July, 1985 Transit Monthly Operations Report; and July, 1985 Monthly Report of the Chief of Police. 20. EXECUTIVE_ SESSION REGARDING .COLLECTIVE .BARGAINING, AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and pending litigation and immediately adjourn the meeting thereafter. Unanimously carried by.voice vote. Beauchamp and Berndt.absent. 21. ADJOURNMENT . Following completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:05.p.m. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY • d i g 9.- Counci Mem':er Date Al'I'EST . CJ.' /i e . a City Cler .yor • r , .