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Home My WebLink About10/30/1990 Special Meeting 166 OCTOBER 30, 1990 CITY OF ]1AKIM , WA SHINGTON. - SPECIAL MEETING 11 .,.. -, - ROLL-:CALL - . The City'Council.held a special meeting on this. date :at 2:00 P.M. in the Council of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor :Pat Berndt, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,` George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard - Sirs - present •on roll call. City Manager Zais, ` City 'Attorney Vanek, <City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Lovell also present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE'- • The Pledge of Allegiance was led'by George.Pechtel • 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GcOD•OF - THE ORDER •• Mayor Berndt announced that the City Council has scheduled a television appearance next Monday at 7:00'P.M: _ on - Channel 36. Mayor Berndt, Council members Buchanan and Sims, and City Manager • Zais will•participate in the discussion, which focus on the 1991 Budget. The program format will allow audience participation .by telephone. . The Council has' made a commitment .to participate in • programs =twice a.month to keep the public informed, -and-to allow citizens the opportunity to express their opinions.' - Mayor r. Berndt announced the impending resignation of Transit Director Bill Schultz. Mr: - Schultz told the'Council of his future plans, and thanked them for their support- during•his tenure with the City. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Berndt wished him continuing success as he faces new career opportunities.. 4: "'AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ''' "" f7 ' 1 ?' .. i' . '' i � ' . �.' `' 1 f 'If None'. '"/ .' • -; r l ° . - '.”7,!;`1`) • 5. CONSIDERATION OF - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING •EXECUTION OF FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENTS WITH: A. FIRE DISTRICT 10 City Manager Zais apologized to the Council that the information for this item was not ready earlier for their review. However, the complexity of the issue required extensive research and negotiations which were not completed until late Monday. Fire Chief Beeson introduced interested parties attending today's • meeting, including Don Bundy, legal counsel for Fire District #10, Phil Naud, Chairman of Commissioners for Fire District #10, and Dick Smith, legal_counsel for Fire District #13. Fire Chief Beeson stated that staff has been corking for several months with the Commissioners of Fire'District #10 to formulate a plan to maintain or improve the existing levels of fire protection and emergency medical care services during the annexation process. AAD /1 OCTOBER 30, 1990 167 .. Chief'Beeson briefly summarized the resulting contract document and offered to answer questions. Chief Beeson stated that four annexations are currently underway in District #10, and this '_ ': ' Contract: wi 11. �`al low. ; ' the • proper ' and': orderly ass i mi l'at ion of. the • - :Districts into'the City Fire Department. Council: member Barnett :`.observed `.that there is an assumption =iri the contract that there will be a. surplus of funds :each year that the District will pay to II the City. Chief Beeson pointed out that the contract does provide for a reduction in service if there are revenue losses. Chief Beeson also stated that th City ha.' a' -legalrobligation'-'to accept paid District #10 personnel into the Yakima Department. The effective' date of the contract is January -'1, 1991 and it will remain in effect for either a five year terin' or until the annexation of 50% of the 1990 assessed value of the real property of the District territory. . .. - Resolution No:•D- 5835,' having "been read by'title, it was MOVED BY ` BEAUCHAMp;''-.SECONDED": •BY=.PECHTEL," 4 10' 'ADOPT•'THE . `'RESOLUTION. The ` -' "s - motion: l carried by: una'riimous -roll call` vote.' `'Mayo`s `Berndt asked if there' were any comments .from' the" audience.ri` District #10 ' Commissioner Phil Naud thanked the Council for the spirit of cooperation that has been shown in formulating this agreement. He also .expressed his appreciation for the hard work and assistance provided by Chief Beeson. Mr. Naud commented•that he has come full circle with Fire District #10, serving as a Commissioner from its formation in 1959 to its dissolution. Mayor Berndt also noted the excellent work'accomplished by all parties. RESOLUTION NO. D -5835, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement for services between the City of Yakima and Yakima County Fire Protection District #10. B. FIRE DISTRICT 13 Fire Chief Beeson stated that the three parties to this contract are the City of Yakima, Fire District #13, and Yakima County. Fire District #13 surrounds the Fairgrounds, and includes Phase 2 of the Eastside Annexation, which becomes effective on November 1, 1990. This agreement must be signed prior to that date in order to provide fire protection for 16 properties that were not included in the annexation. This contract allows for immediate dissolution of the Fire District, provides protection for the property in question, and allows the City to assume the Fire District's contract with the County for Fairgrounds and County Shops protection. Council member Barnett asked if the County Commissioners are in agreement with the terms of the contract. Chief Beeson stated that the County Commissioners ,have been involved in the development of this agreement, and they have indicated they will sign it today. ' Chief Beeson stated that the City will provide fire suppression and emergency medical service to the Fairgrounds and the County Shops until March 1, 1991. City Manager Zais stated that this contract insures that all properties will be protected by the City until March 1. In the meantime, the City will prepare a proposal to continue long term service to the Fairgrounds and the City Shops after that date. He advised Council that Fire District #11 also AAD /2 1 6 8 CCTOBER 1990 intends-to submit a proposal to the County. Council member Pechtel praised staff for development of a fine, working agreement between • all parties. Resolution No.D-5836, having been'read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS,'TO'ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call, vote.: Attorney Dick Smith stated that he, too, is coming full'cirble, having been 'involved at the, formation of Fire 'District #13, and now participating :in its dissolution. • . _ . RESOLUTION NO. D-5836,A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an - • agreement for fire suppression and emergency medical services • between City of Yakima, -Yakima County, and Yakima County Fire District #13. 6. ADJOURNMENT - -.:,-- There 'being no further business to. come-beforethe Council, it was J MOVED 1BY B,ARNETT SECONDED BY?BUCHANAN;ITO ,- .NOVEMBER 6, 1990 AT 11:30;AM FORA MEETING•WITH`THE YAKIMA -AT THE,POWNE 'PLAZA, VERANDA ROOM. The motion: carried by unanimous -voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 2:35 P.M. // j READ AND CERTIFIED' ACCURATE -Mr: oa, ; . '/ / 4UNCIL ME mER ' * DATE . , , A lig„ ; Wqm COUNCIL MEMBER r .. DATE _ ATTEST:. Alp CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Lovell . . . , , - - - r • , r . AAD/3