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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/1990 Business Meeting 131 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON "- SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 . , 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. Assistant Mayor • Lynn Buchanan, ,,presiding, Council. Clarence Barnett, `George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims' preent on, roll call. Council member Henry Beauchamp. present after 2:05 P,M. Mayor Pat Berndt absent and excused. Assistant.City Manager Stouder, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy `City Clerk Lovell also present. " 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE' The - Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Semon. " I 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Assistant Mayor Buchanan read a proclamation designating the week of September 24 -30, 1990 as National Deaf Awareness ,Week, and invited all citizens to join in the observance of this occasion. Gary Mann, Director of the Yakima Valley Center for the Deaf, `thanked the Council and accepted. the proclamation on behalf of the `deaf community of Yakima Valley. f. Assistant Mayor Buchanan commended Code, Inspector Leonard Hall for the recognition he received at the recent 'ICBO annual business meeting in Denver. At the ICBO meeting,'Mr. Hall was complimented for his cooperative spirit in working,with developers, and the Council thanked him for his efforts. 4. CONSENT AGENDA .Assistant Mayor Buchanan referred'to the, items placed - on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any . additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Assistant Mayor Buchanan stated_that.staff has requested removal of Item No. 12 from the Agenda for further,work. Council member Sims requested that Item No. 14 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was . the general consensus of Council that, the deletion of Item No. 12 from the Agenda and the addition of Item No. 14 to the Consent Agenda,. as requested, be made. The. City Clerk then read the , Consent Agenda items, including resolutions 'and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS;. SECONDED BY PECHTEL, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE PASSED.' The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Berndt absent.. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion:) ' AAD /1 1 3 2 SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 1990 REGULAR AND ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETINGS AND SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 MEETING The Council minutes,of...September ; 1, 1990 regular and adjourned Council meetings and`the'September`` 18, 1990 Council meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION .. - {. Phil Pleasant, .701" South 7th Avenue,' addressed, the Council • concerning. ,the status of the . proposed WMBE Mr.. Pleasant was concerned that adoption of the plan.was behind schedule, and he asked ,_for:, a current progress .report. Assistant City Manager Stouder - reported that a WMBE committee meeting was held two weeks ago to review the RFP draft. Agreement was 'reached on an RFP to send out for the discrimination study, and advertisements are being prepared. Mr. Stouder reported that meetings have been held with Yakima County and Yakima School District- #7 to. discuss their participation in this program. Mr. Pleasant - stated that new businesses create jobs and opportunity, and he felt that local government has been negligent in providing opportunities to the black community. Mr. Stouder reported that Purchasing Agent Jean Reid is exploring a better method to ensure that purchasing • opportunities are known by small" businesses and a report will be prepared for Council. Council.member Beauchamp suggested that ,u the City examine purchasing methods used by other municipalities that have been accomplishing the desired objectives. ,Mr. Stouder reported that he has had several meetings with - Juan -Huey Ray from the, State WMBE office,.who has supplied valuable information and advice. . Mr. Stouder stated that the program is moving ahead on the schedule established by the 7. HEARING ON DENIAL OF - PRIVATE SECURITY .OFFICER'S LICENSE AS REQUESTED BY GARCIA (QUASI - JUDICIAL HEARING MAY BE CONDUCTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION) Danny Garcia was not present. City Clerk Roberts confirmed that Mr. Garcia had been advised of.the date and time set for the hearing, The hearing was not conducted. 8. PUBLIC ,HEARING ON TRANSIT FARE AMENDMENT FOR. SPECIAL OPERATIONS (SEE RESOLUTION SErfING FARE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS) Transit ManagerBill Schultz stated.that the Transit Committee has directed .staff ,to ..forward to the City Council the issue of establishing, a ji fare,for' ; .special transit. operation. This would .include shuttle,pperations to, Washington State Fair, the Air .Fair'`and 'addition s imilar public s ervice activities. Mr. Schultz indicated that the primary' reason" for; i_ncreasing'" fees was ;.to, reach the goal of meeting:,the. direct costs, of the service. The Transit Committee,also felt the increased fees would address the fully burdened costs of the service, including capital replacement and overhead. Special transit operation fares have not previously been set by Council, and the Transit Committee felt that formal action should be taken by Council to establish the fares. In AAD /2 SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 13 3 response to' :questions from Council member Barnett, Mr. Schultz stated that special transit operationccosts run between $15,000- $20,000 per year, both on expense and revenue. Every event does • not- meet ' .its costs, but the overall goal . for each year has been to meet the direct costs of the operation. Mr.'Schultz stated that • - the fully burdened costs generally run 40 %'above the direct costs. • . Council :.member Barnett•stated that his only concern about the rate - increase was that there. may be some misunderstanding about the effective However, Mr. Barnett felt the:inedia had done an excellent job of letting the_public know that the increased fares would not affect service for the Central Washington State Fair this year. Transit` Manager Schultz confirmed•that increased fares would not be.effective after the first of the, year. Mr. Schultz -Also clarified'that the fare would be charged_to all riders over 6 Years of age. - Mr. Schultz stated that current fixed route • operation :does•not cover its costs out of fare •.box. However, 'the Transit.-Department strives to have events cover ': i expenses; "'so "there is `no direct ,SubSidy the public: , • Assistant Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and - 'asked for comments on the proposed transit fare increase. Richard Andring, 203 South 8th Avenue, felt that a fare increase may be unnecessary since the Transit Division has a surplus of money. Mr. Andring also was concerned that the. increased fare might discourage ridership. Council member Sims explained that the surplus Transit Division: funds were not generated_ by_fare_:box revenue, and the funds are specifically designated for capital replacement, and • building and facility replacement.7 being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. Council member Barnett stated that he had originally planned to recommend waiting until after the Fair for consideration of this matter. However, Mr. Barnett suggested that approval of the Resolution be' .appropriate in light of the excellent publicity to explain the timing of the fare increase. Resolution No. D -5823, having been read'by title, IT W1S - MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED ' : BY SEMON, _..7.0 ADOPT' THE RESOLUTION. The - motion_ carried by roll call vote. .Berndt absent. RESOLUTION' "NO. D -5823, A RESOLUTION setting a .transits bus fare for .service to special events. 9. CONSIDERATION: OF: - - RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND ' ' DEBRIS- PROGRAM - Cbde Administration Manager Bob'Shampine stated that he nothing :.to add. "'There being no, one present to speak to the-issue, and • Resolution No: 5824, having been read title,•it was MOVED BY ' SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO- ADOPT, THE' RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Berndt absent. Council Member Sims asked Mr. Shampine about a lot on the north side of Tieton'Drive, south of Franklin 'Middle School. Mr. Shampine stated that' his department is aware of the lot, and it is on the list for cleanup. 'RESOLUTION ENO. D -5824, . A RESOLUTION. authorizing the Code Administration.Manager to clear lots. AAD /3 1 3 4 SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 10. RECONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM PARKS •DIVISION - REGARDING TREE PLANTING ON NACHES PARKWAY . • Parks and Recreation - Manager Dave Flaherty reported that following the 'Council•meeting of September 11 , 1994 meetings have been held with the Parks and Recreation Commission and: the Street Tree Committee to develop a tree planting recommendation for the Naches • Parkway. Their unanimous recommendation was to utilize red oak and. red maple .trees throughout the parkway, with the exception of one block where sycamores have already been placed:_ • Mr. Flaherty : that current information confirms that•all three species are • compatible with the Parkway. Mr. Flaherty also stated that the department' plans to 'prune the trees high •enough to discourage vandalism. 'Council member Barnett asked 'about the historical requirements of the'Parkway, and was told by Mr.°Flaherty that the Plan' is to bring back the historical .appearance of the area. Mr. Flaherty stated'that future'plans might include • tree planting along. the right -of -way on Naches Avenue. ' It was MOVED BY .BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY PECHTEL 10 FOLLO'J THE': RECOMMENDATION TO USE THREE TREE OAK,` RED MAPLE BLOCK -. OF SYCAMORE) FOR REPLANTING'OF " NACHES PARKWAY):: The motion was passed by • unanimous voice vote. Berndt absent. • 11. - REQUEST FOR ELECTRICAL POWER TO NACHES AVENUE PARKWAY TO SUPPLY ELECTRICITY FOR DECORATIVE TREE•LIGHTS • • •Public Works Director Jerry Copeland reported that the City has received a request to provide electrical power for decorative i lighting along the Naches Parkway. . Mr.•Copeland stated that the cost estimate in..the. report does not_ include the expense of the transformer 'required to convert the power to 'the low voltage necessary decorative lights. The proposal - from the JEM Corporation' requests that the City provide the initial power source and assume ongoing electricity costs Council member :' Barnett asked if the electricity charges would be paid with ''Par'king ands- :!"Business "Improvement j' "Assessment - '('PBIA) funds. Mr. Copeland stated that funding for the $18,000 power source would cane from the PBIA, but the proposal requests that ongoing electricity coats. be'pa d by :.the,.City.`: Council Beauchamp asked if the power company had been contacted for assistance with maintenance needs above 40 feet. Mr. Copeland replied that the maintenance issue had not been approached, but he'suggested the City not be involved in maintenance, or other services - would have to be cut. Mr. Barnett suggested that a department representative ' travel to Wenatchee or Spokane to examine similar projects prior to approval of this concept. Mr. Copeland stated that research has been 'underway, and plans are. 'almost complete' - for a safe and serviceable ^'system. =' ., ,..'_• ' Council member Semon was concerned, that funding for this concept had not been thoroughly' discussed by DARC.' Council member Barnett suggested this be referred to DARC for consideration at their next meeting. Council member Beauchamp. further suggested that additional information concerning responsibility for maintenance and•`:operation . be provided before •aa final • :decision is made. - Mr. Copeland suggested that it should-" be the developer's responsibility to accept obligation for maintenance. Council AAD /4 • "SEPTEMBER 25,`1990 1 3 5 member r, Barnett wanted" to" :clarify , that wording ^ in. - . - the proposal should read "responsibility by JEM rather: "responsibility for JEM." - Mr. Copeland confirmed that the City Attorney suggested that there•'be an agreement between the City and JEM whereby JEM agrees to accept the maintenance and liability for the lights. Council:member 'Barnett stated? that hey would .likei:tolhave`"this topic • referred to DARC before any decision is reached : - Richard Andring, 203 South :8th - Avenue, was opposed to this project - ;and stated that the liability'and potential safety 'problems did not justify the - expense. . Tt ,was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED"BY SEMONF. TO TABLE THIS • ISSUE UNTIL AFTER THE NEX :DARC,.MEETING. :The mot ion. carried by unanimous voice vote. Berndt absent. Beauchamp and Pechtel temporarily absent.? 12. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENTS OF CCMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES REGARDING UNION GAP SOUTH BROADWAY SERVICES AGREEMENT - . r, ; This item was.removedlfrom the at staff's request... 13. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A SEWER TRUNK MAIN EXTENSION ` 0 SUMMITVIEW AVENUE AND NORTH • . _ • 'Denny Covell, of. and Utilities, • reviewed a request t� extend the City trunk main to-service 265 acres in the West Valley area. Staff recommends approval,o£ the extension to increase LID sewer affordability, to eliminate existing hazardous septic systems, and to connect some dry sewer.systems in the area. Council member Barnett asked Community Development Director Glenn Rice questions concerning how this request relates to the annexation policy. Mr. Barnett felt the purpose of the policy " was •to - require • certain conditions be rmet before the City expends: any . funds' for sewer service:: lMr:.. °Rice stated that the applicant had requested utility service prior to development of Option 4 or the annexation policy. Since the request was precedent to the Option 4 issue, prior policy would allow approval of the - request. Mr. Barnett was concerned•.thatCther:expenditUte might not be recovered if participation insufficient:' Mr. Covell stated that participation levels have been improving recently, and the potential for paybackrin this .development would . be. - almost 50% of the construction costs. Mr. Covell also confirmed that the City • would have signed Outside' :Utility •Agreements and - Annexation Agreements prior 'to' extension 'of the line.: .. . Council member Beauchamp asked about engineering costs by R.W. Beck, and :was - told by•Mr.. Covell that-their service would complete the third component of a litigation settlement. It was • MOVED . BY TARNETT., SECONDED ` BY " SEMON; • • `TO ` - APPROVE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. The motion carried by unanimous 'voice vote. Berndt absent. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONiAUTHORIZING EXECUTION•.OF SETTLEMENT OF A LAWSUIT ENTITLED LEOD VS CITY_OF YAKIMA• - ..•.' ___. - .: ., _ ,,.rte _ AAD /5 1 3 6 SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 RESOLUTION `'NO. D- 5825, � "RESOLUTION :authorizing settlement of a lawsuit entitled MacLeod, et al v. °City of Yakima, et al. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 1990- 91•CONTRACT'YEAR' RESOLUTION NO. D =5826, A. RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and - City Clerk of the 'City of Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar year 1990 and 1991 with the Washington State Couincil of County 'and City '" Enziployees: L'ocafi`' 1122:' of ` 3 "therAine"ricaff,Tederation of _State, County - and Municipal * 16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING-EXECUTION OF .CONCOMITANT AGREEMENT FOR SCC ZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 40TH AVENUE AND POWERHOUSE ROAD RESOLUTION NO. D5827, A, 'RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between Yakima County•, the City of Yakima, and Round -Up Company, doing business as Fred Meyer, Inc. *17. APPROVAL OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT REVIEW REPORT FOR AUGUST 1990 The report from the Accident Review Committee regarding motor vehicle 'accidents reviewed during the month of August was accepted. *18. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING :FUNDS FOR LEGAL 'EXPENSES RELATED TO CIVIL SERVICE LITIGATION An Ordinance appropriating funds for legal expenses related to . Civil Service having been 'ready by title only at the Previous .' meeting, was brought before. the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3300, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the City•of Yakima; making an appropriation of $14,000 in the General Fund for during 1990' for' professional services relative to- police and fire collective bargaining. . * 19. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:+ AMENDINGo. THE 1990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR MEDICAL. PREMIUM COSTS FOR' FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES An Ordinance appropriating funds medical pr-einium costs for Fire .Department employees, having, been read :'by'_'title only at the - previous' .rmeeting» was brought'-bfore j the"Council nfor a second reading. . - Ir ,.' {,, ORDINANCE NO. 3301, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the City of Yakima; making for medical. for active and retired - L. E.O. F. F. Firefighters and 'dependents from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure during 1990. AAD /6 SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 3 7 20. OTHER BUSINESS ..___. .,, Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Article from 9/29/90 Seattle Post- Intelligencer, "Pierce .County Voters Reject `.Crime- Fighting Proposals; Notice of Rebound Plus Open House on i • September 27,.1990; Memorandum from Director of Engineering. and Utilities "regarding. Final Corrections to , Adopted Water .& Sewer Comprehensive Plans. .9/20/90; Memorandum from Code Administration Manager regarding 1990 ICBO Annual Business Meeting'. 9/17/90; September Monthly Report from Personnel regarding hiring /vacancies status; .Article from 9/18/90 P-I regarding "Rice _ Proposes Tax Increases with Some Cuts for 15% Bigger _Budget; Agenda for October .1, 1990 Yakima Youth Commission and minutes of its September 10, 1990 meeting; Minutes of the August 13, 1990 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting; and Minutes of the June 14, 1990 and . April 12 and October 12,. 1989 Couanunity Development Advisory Committee meetings. 21. EXECUTIVE SESSION. , . .. • It was MOVED. BY BEAUCHAMP, ...SECONDED BY';SEMON, 119. MOVE INTO • EXECUTIVE SESSION`" FOR THE " PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE . LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO OCTOBER. 2, 1990, 11:30. A.M. ADJOURNED, MEETING WITH COMMUNITY . PROGRAMMING . ADVISORY COMMITTEE AT THE RESTAURANT AT THE AIRPORT. The. motion.carr.ied by unanimous voice vote._ Berndt absent. 22. . ADJOURNMENT . Following completion of the Executive .Session,, the, meeting was .adjourned at the hour of 3:50 P.M. • .,., A Il l 1 \ , ' READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ` i lt6 71 q 1 P �! *// 9 / C� CIL MEMBER. DATE e- £ 1 .._ !�s�� i •UNCIL MEMBER_ . DATE ATTEST: ��,c. CITY CLERK / . / : ISTANT MAYOR . r Minutes prepared by Deputy. City Clerk Lovell • _ . AAD /7