HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/1990 Business Meeting 246
DECEMBER`11, 1990'
BUSINESS MEETING
CITY. OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
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 Pat
'. 'Berndt, ,,presiding,, Council.. members Clarence, Barnett,, Henry
Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, George Pechter, Skip,Semon, and_Bernard
Sims , present, on roll call. ,„City .Manager Zais,, City Attorney Vanek,
City'Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Lovell also_present.
2. ..INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF, ALLEGIANCE
, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council' member. Buchanan.
° 3 OPEN.DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER `
Council member Barnett requested copies of memorandums from Police
Chief Green and Public Works Director Copeland, which were missing
from his packet. City Clerk Roberts will send copies of the
information to all Council members.
Mayor Berndt reported on the National League of Cities Annual
Conference she ,recently ,attended in Houston, Texas. She was
,gratified; that Yakima has _;already implemented programs that were
,discussed, at : the ,Conference, . including . comrminity policing. She
suggested that staff investigate the idea of citizens claiming
mental anguish in Small Claims Court as a means of abolishing drug
_houses, in their neighborhoods. Mayor Berndt stated that a
continuing, theme „of the Conference was, that cities should not look
to the federal government for additional funding.
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. Council member Barnett
requested that Item No. 21 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Council member Sims requested that Item No. 9 be added to the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that
the addition of Item No. 9 and the deletion of Item No. 21, as
requested, - be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and 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.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items
on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 1990 BUDGET REVIEW MEETING
AND NOVEMBER 20, 1990 ADJOURNED, BUDGET REVIEW, AND REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETINGS
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The Council .minutes of the November 13, 1990 Budget Review and `
November 20, 1990 Adjourned, Budget Review and Regular Council
meetings 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
Mayor_Berndt read a proclamation designating December 9 -15, 1990 as
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week in Yakima. Zelma
Groce accepted . the proclamation on behalf of the Yakima Valley
Traffic Safety Task Force, and encouraged all citizens . to. join in
efforts to keep drunk and drugged drivers off the streets. On
behalf of the Council, Mayor Berndt praised Mrs. Groce for her
involvement in this program and continuing contributions to the
community.
7. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING ON DENIAL OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENSE (TO BE
CONDUCTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION)
• The hearing was cancelled when the applicant, Mr.. Ackerman, did not
appear.
8. RECONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY CITY_ LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR
1991
' ' ,.City Manager Zais _,stated .that .the Legislative Priorities -have been
resubmitted for Council consideration" prior to meeting with area
legislators.this evening. Mr. Zais suggested reviewing each item
on the list and making necessary changes or amendments.
1. Enhanced Criminal Justice Funding - City Manager Zais stated
that this is the top priority for Eastern Washington cities,
although it is considered a "B" priority by the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Committee. Council member
Barnett felt that. County -wide support would be required to seek a
local sales tax option increase, and he asked if other cities had
been contacted to enlist their support._. Mr. Zais. said that state
law requires the tax to be County wide, and the Legislative
Committee is currently discussing expansion of the sales tax
option.. Council member Buchanan felt that ill feelings between the
AWC Board and the Eastern Washington Coalition will prevent the AWC
from upgrading their priority on law and justice issues. Both Mayor
Berndt and City Manager Zais felt that it is of interest and
benefit- to the City to be involved- in the Eastern Washington
Coalition. It was. MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED. BY BARNEIT, THAT THE
CITY OF YAKIMA CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN - THE EASTERN WASHINGTON
COALITION OF A. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote. Buchanan
voting nay, based on his experience`as an AWC Board member.
2. Economic Development. Infrastructure Funding - Mayor Berndt
suggested that representatives from Council, County Commissioners
and _YCDA meet to develop a joint proposal. Council members were
supportive of the suggestion.
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3. Pension •Funding - Council member Barnett stated that the
portion he found objectionable has been eliminated.
4. Growth Management Funding - Mayor Berndt commented that recent
news articles indicate that new state mandates will add to costs
for local governments.
5. Self Insurance - City Manager Zais stated that there is a
'Legislative drive to design new regulations to govern :self insured
medical and liability programs for local government. Staff will
follow this issue carefully, as the legislation._can be very
limiting and negative to the City of Yakima.
6. .Street Utility- No additional' comments.
7. Code vs. Class 1 City Status - Mr. Zais stated that this issue
may ease` the annexation procedure for the City in regard to
assessed valuation requirements.
8. Room Tax - Council member Semon suggested that the potential
impact of "this item should elevate the priority level from "B" to
"A ". It was the consensus of Council to amend the priority of
Item 8 to "A ". Council member Pechtel suggested that Council
consider joint effort on this matter with the City of Bellevue.
,There being no .further discussion, it. was MOVED BY .BUCHANAN,
SECONDED BY PECHTEL,°'TO ACCEPT THE. PRIORITY LIST AS AMENDED. The
motion carried by .unanimous voice vote. City. Manager Zais stated
that staff will continue to follow the issues through the
legislative process. He suggested that Council members ask area
lawmakers to specifically introduce legislation that relates to the
City of Yakima's priorities. - - -
*9. .CONSIDERATION .OF CONSULTANT REPORT AND RECOMMENDED SITE SELECTION
FOR CBD TRANSIT TRANSFER CENTER
This item was placed on the Consent Agenda. The Consultant Report
. and Recommended Site Selection for CBD Transit Transfer Center were
accepted.
10. CONSIDERATION OF.MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PROPOSAL FOR 1991
- City Manager Zais presented a City management proposal outlining
. management compensation adjustments for 1991. The proposal calls •
for. a . 5 %. salary., ad justment.. of fective. _January 20, 1991. The fiscal
impact ._ of the,. adjustment_ . will .he .approximately:. $1350.90, funded
through 'reserves' currently held 'within., each . of
budgets of the City. The costs. are "in line with'settlements
reached with City bargaining units, comparable Washington cities,
and local. business. The proposal continues management staff
participation- in- medical cost sharing. -Mayor Berndt" asked for
clarification` of which. staff members are included in this
proposal. Mr: Zais replied that the proposal covers 48 people,
including the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Department and
Division Managers, Fire Battalion Chiefs and management support
personnel. Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, suggested that a
salary increase of 4% would be more appropriate in light of the
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current austere economy. Council member Barnett stated that he
• would vote in favor of the proposal on the basis of the compression
factor. It was MOVED BY BARNE.TT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE
REPORT` AND AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF LEGISLATION AMENDING THE PAY
PLAN. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
*11. PRESENTATION OF 1991 YAKIMA COMMUNITY TELEVISION PLAN
III The 1991 • Yakima Community Television Operational Plan was
accepted: i e
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR URBAN FORESTRY PLAN
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RESOLUTION NO. D -5850, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Yakima and the
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Washington State Department of Natural Resources for an Urban
Forestry Plan.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH
YAKIMA COUNTY AND PEOPLE'FOR PEOPLE FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR
THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED
RESOLUTION NO. D -5851, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with
Yakima County and People for People, Inc., relating to transporting
elderly and handicapped citizens.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION - 0F CONTRACT WITH
YAKIMA COUNTY FOR A GERIATRIC FOOTCARE PROGRAM
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. RESOLUTION NO. D-5852, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City' of Yakima to execute 'a Footcare
Agreement with Yakima County. - -
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH
YAKIMA COUNTY FOR SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL DAY CARE
• RESOLUTION NO D- 5853,•A RESOLUTION authorizing the Manager
and City' perk of the City of Yakima
Cl `to execute a Social Daycare
' Agreement with Yakima County.` $ ' '
* 16:' OF • RESOLUTION AND APPLICATION 'FOR STATE LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT MATCH FUND GRANT PASS - THROUGH FOR LA COCINA MEXICANA,
INC.
RESOLUTION NO. -5854, A RESOLUTION authorizing submission of an
application t� the State of Washington for a Development Loan Fund
(DLF) Project on behalf of La Cocina Mexicana, Inc. .
* 17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION' RATIFYING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ROBERT
• RESOLUTION 'NO. D- 5855, A RESOLUTION" authorizing a Settlement
Agreement with Robert L. Barcus and Robin L. Barcus.
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*18. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1990 TREASURY REPORT (STANDARD MOTION V -A
-- ACCEPT REPORT) -
' The Third Quarter • 1990 Treasury cReport was accepted .
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*19. NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ALMON
ANNEXATION (STANDARD MOTIONS A & B)
December 11, 1990 was set as the -date of a meeting with the
initiating parties, Mr. & Mrs. William F. Almon. The annexation .
proposed by the initiating parties was accepted and that area to be
annexed was required to assume its-pro,. rata share of the City's
existing indebtedness, incurred prior to, or existing at, the date
of annexation, and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be filed •
with the Yakima County Boundary-Review ,
*20. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET FOR THE
COALITION FOR THE WAR ON DRUGS FUND (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED
THIS MEETING)
'An Ordinance amending the 1990 Budget and appropriating funds for a
1990 State Department of Community Development Grant award
amendment, having been read by title only, was laid on the table
for one week, until December 18, 1990.-_
21. OTHER BUSINESS
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Council member Semon referred to the letter from Block Grant
Manager Kracht regarding a program allocation of only $7,000 for a
$100,000 application. Mr. Semon asked if Council could do anything
to increase the allocation. City Manager Zais suggested that the
meeting scheduled with Congressman S id.Morrison - on .Friday might
afford an opportunity to discuss this topic. The meeting will be
held from 4:00 -5:00 P.M. in Mr. Nbrrison's office.
22. EXECUTIVE SESSION •
It was MOVED BY'SIMS'SECONDED - BY BUCHANAN,_T0 MOVE" - INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF. DISCUSSING DISPOSITION - : OF PROPERTY,
WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO -7: 00' P M ' TONIGHT FOR A
DINNER MEETING'WITH "AREALEGISLATORS -- 'AT THE HOLIDAY INN; THAT
MEETING' TO ADJOURN TO 4':00 ' "P.M'., DECEMBER 1990" FOR A MEETING
WITH U.S CONGRESSMAN SID - MORRISON, AT "212 E. " E " STREET. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: •Letter from Ines
Rice. 11/90; Memo from Block Grant Manager regarding DCD Rental
Rehabilitation Program Allocation. 12/4/90; Memo from The Gilmore
Research Group to COG regarding Letter of Agreement for PTBA
Survey. 11/30/90; Letter from American Cultural Exchange
expressing appreciation for City's welcoming the Costa Rica
Community Leaders.• , 11 /16/90 ; - Memo • - , .from, City - Attorney regarding
Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company: 11/30/90; Monthly
Permit Center Report for November 1990; Assignments Pending for
Office of Environmental Planning as of December 11, 1990; Minutes
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of the November 1, 1990 Civil Service Commission meeting; and
Article from December 2, 1990, The Times, "Highway Numbers Leave
Mind Reeling."
23. ADJOURNMENT
Following completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 4:10 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. tonight at the
Holiday Inn.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Lovell
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