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Home My WebLink About09/18/1990 Business Meeting 25 CITY OF YAKIMA, WIASHINGTON ' ' . . SEPTEMBER'18, 1990 . • BUSINESS MEETING I ROLL CALL C . The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the "Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima,'Washington.i Mayor.- Pat 'Berndt, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council member Henry'Beauchamp absent and excused. Assistant City Manager Stouder, Assistant City Attorney Tree, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Lovell also'present. - • 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Buchanan. '3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER '. Mayor Berndt distributed copies - of. the "Urban Agenda Priority Issues" ".for "1990' Legislative. Session "' as established' by the Association of ° Washington Cities (AWC). ' Mayor Berndt explained that this list was determined by the mayors of the larger cities, • but did not reflect thepriorities of" -the east sidel'of ' :the State. Mayor Berndt stated that this priority list will serve as a guideline, but the AWC will also continue to work on economic issues and state mandated legislation. Mayor Berndt provided, this material to Councit to let .them know what was going on, and cautioned them they will have a great deal of work to do if they want to be heard this year. Mayor Berndt stated that Priority 8 should have read - '?` "providing ; for economic development and diversification including worker education and to match the job market." Council member Buchanan emphasized the need for - Council to be'involved with the Resolutions' Committee and' the. AWC Board. Assistant City Manager Stouder stated that the governor is also interested in establishing an Urban Agenda and coordinating with the issues raised by AWC. 4. - CONSENT AGENDA. • Mayor • Berndt 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 general (consensus of..the Council that the deletion of Item 9, as requested by a citizen,:be made. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE' PASSED. The motion'carried by.unanimous roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. - (Subsequent ' paragraphs preceded'' - by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)• - AAD /1 1 2 6 SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION' , •' r - " Mayor Berndt read a'prbclamatt -Oh designating the week of September 17 -23, 1990 as Constitution Week. In observance of the 203rd anniversary of the signing rof :'the Constitution, Mayor Berndt encouraged all citizens to pay special attention to the Federal Constitution and the advantages of American citizenship. Opal Myhres accepted the proclamation on behalf of the 'Daughters off the American Revolution. 6. HEARING CN DENIAL OF PRIVATE SECURITY _OFFICER'S LICENSE AS REQUESTED BY` DANNY..GARCIA (QUASI- JUDICIAL HEARING MAY BE_CONDUCTED • IN- EXECUTIVE SESSION) , City C1erk'Roberts advised Council that Danny Garcia was unable to attend the meeting, and he requested postponement of the hearing. Council postponed the hearing for one week to September 25, 1990. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND ,DEBRIS PROGRAM Code Administration Manager Bob Shampine stated that he had nothing to add. There being no one present to speak to the issue, and Resolution No. D -5816, having been read by it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED'BY"BUCHANAN,. ADOPT'THE' "RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll ball vote: Beauchamp absent: RESOLUTION r" NO. D -5816, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration. Manager to clear .certain weedy lots. *8. CONSIDERATION OF' RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 FORrUSE OF BUILDING AT FIRE .STATION NO. 2 FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD.PROGRAM .-' RESOLUTION E NO. D =5817, A RESOLUTION authorizing' the lease of certain Fire Department property t� Yakima Schbol District No. 7. • 9. ' CONSIDERATION' OF RESOLUTION CALLING FOR. SPECIAL' • ELECTION CN NOVEMBER 6TH CONCERNING AMENDMENT TO THE CIVIL` SERVICE PROVISIONS IN.THE.CITY CHARTER AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A "FACT SHEET" r Assistant City Manager Stouder explained to Council that the proposed amendment was developed to streamline the recruitment process and enable the City to fill certain professional, technical and temporary positions. in a timely manner. 'Mr.. Stouder mentioned the positions of Wastewater/Utility 'Engineer and Rattlesnake' Feasibility Coordinator as examples-. positions that were . difficult to- fill due to the constraints of the Civil Service hiring process. Mr: Stouder stated that this amendment was not meant .to' reduce•or eliminate current Union positions as they become vacant:.° "'Mf : Stouder stated ,' that: it is impossible to' '-anticipate positions ' that may be required in rthe - future as 'technology is moving so quickly in•the professional.and technical world'., .r. .1, AFSCME Representative Paul Sears stated that the Union had no quarrel with the City's intent, but felt that the language in the amendment was too broad. Mr. Sears suggested that the language be AAD /2 SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 1 2 7 revised to make it more explicit, and stated that the Union would be willing to help. AFSCME President Bob Desgroseliiere :agreed that it was the language, not the resolution, that concerned the Union. Mr. :Desgrosellier suggested postponement of the ballot• -measure to the•next election to allow sufficient time to develdp - language that would be acceptable to all parties. Council asked if •it was the language. of the proposition or the resolution that :boncerned_: the` Unon,'tand - was: advised. by Mr. Desgrosellier that it • was the language of the, re concerning ":train " positions in subsections F, G, and H.. Mr. Desgroselliero was concerned that some technical positions might not be eligible for Civil Service protection. % w . 7. - 3 ',' Assistant City Manager Stouder stated that the 45 -day filing period deadline for the November election expires this week, and he was concerned that a language agreement be reached in the next day or 'two.' Assistant City Attorney Tree - stated that a special Council meeting would be required if any change was made in the language of the resolution. Mr. Desgrosellier asked if the City has any specific positions that would be affected if the vote was delayed. Mr.. Stouder stated that'there'inight,be some newly created'positions in the71991 budget that could be served by this amendment. Council member Pechtel felt the•City cannot provide - services if-the hiring process is not streamlined. Mr. Stouder offered -to meet with the Union representatives in the near future to explain the City's intentions and' alleviate the Union's concerns. Council member Buchanan stated that he would like staff and Union administration to resolve any problems that might exist, but he would like to see 'the :measure - go• 'forward' on the Novefflberl ballot"' froni('an ' economic standpoint. Council members Barnett supported placing the issue on this ballot as a means of streamlining—the hiring process. Mr. Sears stated that he did not question the • credibility-Or the intent of either Mr. Stouder or ' the.City, however, he was concerned with the existing language in the resolution. Mr. Sears does not see this as a "Union- City" issue because some of _ po"sition"s' - would` exist outside` of;the Union. Assistant City Attorney .Tree'stated that - the wording of the resolution could not be changed inside the-45-day filing period. He also stated that if' the ballot measure passes; no changes could be made without another election measure to change the Charter. In an effort to continue the spirit of cooperation between the Council and the Union, Council member'Pe'chtel stated that he was willing to attend a special meeting, if necessary, to consider any - change in the language of the resolution. Resolution No': D -5818, having_ been read by title, It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, BY SEMON, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll °rcall vote. " 'Beauchamp absent. was MOVED+:BY" PECHTEL, SECONDED BY :BUCHANAN, THAT 'STAFF MEET WITH -- UNION REPRESENTATIVES TO - REVIEW THE' RESOLUTION, AND `IF ANY LANGUAGE-IS :,CHANGED, THAT A SPECIAL COUNCIL "MEETING BE HELD 'TO CONSIDER' THE CHANGES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.i absent. RESOLUTION - NO. D -5818, A RESOLUTION for the submittal to the electors 'of the City of Yakima, Washington; at a special election to beheld in conjunction with the,State"`General Election to be held November 6, 1990 of a proposition as to whether AAD /3 1 2 8 SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 Article:XVI, Sections 2 and-6, of the Yakima City Charter shall be amended. Mayor' Berndt asked if it was possible for the "Fact Sheet" to be distributed with utility bills "rather than a special mailing. ' Assistant City Manager said the City will try to have the "Fact Sheet" included with the billings. Resolution No. D -5819, having been 'read by title, it was MOVED BY " BUCHANAN,. SECONDED BY PECHTEL; TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous "roll call vote. Beauchamp absent.. RESOLUTION NO. D -5819, A RESOLUTION authorizing the publication and dissemination of a "Fact Sheet" related to the Charter Civil Service amendment election. * 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BROADENING, THE CITY'S PERSONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE TO'INCLUDE INDEMNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS RESOLUTION NO. D- 5820,A RESOLUTION providing for both repeal of prior resolutions for indemnification -against personal liability for City personnel and for provision of "broader coverage of City personnel.' _ * 11. CONSIDERATION. OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION 'OF CONTRACT WITH RONALD WHITAKER FOR' HEARING' EXAMINER PRO TEM-SERVICES RESOLUTION 'NO. D- -5821, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a professional services contract for hearing, examiner pro -tem services. - *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE'DISTRICT COURT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. D -5822, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a modification of the agreement with Yakima County relating to Yakima County District Court costs. ' *13. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 1990 BUDGET REPORT - .The August 1990 Budget Report was accepted for filing-purposes. *14.' CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATION OF CITY -OWNED "' %PARKING 'LOTS AND ESTABLISHING A. PARKING FEE SCHEDULE FOR SUCH LOTS ,. %. ORDINANCE NO. 3298, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; setting fees ' . -' .a nd�"'regulations for parking - in - City parking r lots:;;, regulating ' issuance Tof" `•long =term 'parking,' pe"rinits`'" in' City` ?parki'ng lots; amending ; ;enacting; 'Section ,9.50:21.5` all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. -- *15. SECOND' READING "OF'AN AMENDING THE 1990r BUDGET FOR AN AFTER.SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AT THE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER SPONSORED' BY' THE' SOUTHEAST YAKIMA ROTARY CLUB AAD /4 SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 2 9 • -An Ordinance 'amending the 1990 Budget and appropriating funds for an after- school recreational program at the Southeast Community Center sponsored by the Southeast Yakima Rotary Club, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was- brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3299, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $3,333 in the Parks • and Recreation Fund "for expenditure "during 1n0'"for an after - school program at Southeast Community'Center-. - - Z r7 . -y-, - ,.�. _, r'T,' rvl•Y . *16. FIRST *READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES RELATED TO CIVIL SERVICE LITIGATION (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An ordinance amending the 1990 Budget and appropriating funds for legal expenses related to Civil Service'litigation, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until September 25, 1990. *17. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE' 1990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR MEDICAL PREMIUM COSTS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1990 Budget and appropriating funds for medical premium costs for the Fire Department employees, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until September 25, 1990. 18. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Pechtel asked about the status of the Downtown Plan, and was advised by Assistant City Manager Stouder that the Plan will be presented to Council for adoption sometime in October. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Correspondence to Chamber of Commerce regarding the Washington State Service Delivery Task Force 9/12/90; Memorandum to Gary Webster regarding Metropolitan Yakima Comprehensive Plan. 9/12/90; Letter from Yakima Interurban Lines Association to Washington Central Railroad regarding the diamond crossing on North 6th Avenue. 9/4/90; Letter from Matthews Investments, Inc. in support of proposed Fred Meyer store location at 40th Avenue and Englewood. 9/7/90; Notification to parties of record regarding revision of Examiner's decision for Racquet Lane Apartments. 9/10/90; Administrative Official's Decision (approved) regarding Application for Administrative Adjustment by Bickel Construction for construction of enclosed garage. 9/7/90; Public Service Announcement regarding temporary entrance change to Public Works Complex effective 9/10- 16/90; Memorandum from Programming Coordinator, YCTV regarding YCTV cablecast of "In Focus ". 9/6/90; Assignments pending office of Environmental Planning as of September 18, 1990; Annexation Status Report. 9/18/90; Monthly Report from Code Administration Division for August 1990; Monthly Report from Legal Department for July 1990; Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage AAD /5 1 3 0 SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 claims referred to insurance company. 9/5/90; Northwest Policy Center Newsletter, The Changing Northwest, Aug/Sept 1990 issue; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter, September 1990; and Article from the Spokesman-Review, "Trolley Buffs Say Old System Can Lessen Modern Problem." 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO YtVE INTO EXECUTIVE - SESSION FOR IRE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PENDING LITIGATION; TO BE FOLLCWED - BY IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT. The motion carried by unanimous - voice vote. Beauchamp absent. - 20. ADJOURNMENT Following completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 3:35 P.M. / --- READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: M.%M.41-L - 16/q1 U IL I:ER - DATE , _ _ _ 4/ 4 /q/q1 • . COUNCIL :ER ' DATE ATTEST: , CITY • ' MAYOR' • ' Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Lovell ... , . • II/ , . . . . . . • AAD/6