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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/1991 Business Meeting 422 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 25, 1991 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, Councilmembers Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and'Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Councilmember Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER • None. • 4. CONSENT AGENDA • Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or. deletions from - either Councilmembers or citizens present. ; It was the general consensus that Items Nos. 11 and 14 be removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, as amended, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS,. SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT 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 THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 28, 1991 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS - - - - ,,The Council`..mihutes,of the May 28, 1991 Adjourned and Business 'meetings w er e approved; having been certified accurate by two Councilmembers and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - None. - 7. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON VACATION OF ALLEY BETWEEN NORTH 1ST STREET AND NORTH FRONT STREET, AS REQUESTED BY YAKIMA COUNTY (SEE ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY) JUNE 25,, 1991 4 2 3 This being the time set for a public meeting on the vacation of an alley , ',-requested by Yakima County;:.Dan Valoff, City Planner, stated Yakima is proposing to vacate the alley between North Front Street and North First Street and East "A" Street and East Lincoln Avenue for the purpose of constructing a 200 bed special detention facility. The request is to also approve . the Class 3 use of a special detention facility. The utilities located within these alleys will be relocated or abandoned, as appropriate, by the utility company. Mr. Valoff , responded to Council's questions and concerns regarding the use of dry wells, utility relocation, and parking. Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting for public testimony, after Councilmembers declared there had been no outside contact regarding this application. Dan Hesse, Yakima County Public Works Director, stated the County wants to build a special detention facility to accommodate approximately 200 people. The alley has to be vacated so they can build over it. The telephone, and electric lines will be placed underground. iCouncilmember Sims inquired,if' the State has provided adequate funds to build this facility. County Commissioner Deccio responded the County has $2.6 million to build a 200 bed facility, however, they don't know if they can do it for that amount of money. They will 'build a facility even if they have to downTthe ' amount of beds. City Manager Zais asked if the design would accommodate expansion in the future. Mr. Hesse stated that it does not at the present, but if the funds allow to design for expansion, they would consider it. There being no other citizen wishingito speak. to this- - issue, the public meeting was closed. Ordinance No. 3373 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, THAT THE'ORDINANCE BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call 'vote. • ORDINANCE 'NO. 3373, AN ORDINANCE vacating two'alley rights -of -way located between North Front Street and North 1st Street and between East "A" Street and Lincoln Avenue, and approving Class 3 Application for special detention facility, all subject to all of • ' the conditions contained in the Hearing Examiner's Recommendation. - • 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RELATING TO HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Bob Shampine, Code Administration Manager, removed an address from the abatement list, •809 South pith Avenue,, _ stating that 'Tot had been cleared. It was noted that the first address on the list had also been cleared, as.indicated in the staff report. Donald Katnmerzell,"1807 So. 10th Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the residence at 2603 Powerhouse Road which belongs to his Mother. He' stated he started cleaning the lot and is almost complete. Mr. Shampine assured him that staff can't take any abatement action for ten days and if it is - clear by that time, they won't take any further action. Councilmember Pechtel asked if this program would �'. apply : - to the lot at 3rd - and Yakima Avenues; which used to be the • • parking for''the Jed's:building? Resolution,No. D- 5939, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY'BUCHANAN, :BY'SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. -2- 4 2 4 JUNE 25, 1991 RESOLUTION°' NO D -5939, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear:certain weedy lots. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE VISIONING YAKIMA 2010 PROJECT Mayor Berndt 'stated she is proud of this effort and thought staff should have an opportunity to speak about this agreement. Chris Waarvick, Wastewater Superintendent, stated that in March - he was contacted by Joan -Pelley of the State Department of Ecology, interested in `what we are doing with our Visioning 2010 Project. They are granting funds to assist in publication and other costs. Mayor Berndt reported that Assistant City Manager Stouder spoke at a'seminar at AVE about this project and people were very interested in what we were doing. Resolution No. D- 5940, having been read by title, it was .. MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-5940, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for assistance in the Visioning Yakima 2010 Project.: *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH GARY HALL AND ASSOCIATES FOR ASSESSMENT FOR ASBESTOS ' AT`PUBLIC WORKS I' . RESOLUTION NO. D -5941, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of Yakima to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Hall Engineering Associates, for - professional • services. 11. CONSIDERATION OF :RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR FIREWORK - STANDS Councilmember Semon shared his concerns about continuing to allow fireworks within the City limits. Now that we have an opportunity to have a community -wide subsidized celebration for the 4th of July, fireworks should be eliminated in the City. He realizes people use this as fund raisers,-but he is now advising them that he is going to try to eliminate fireworks in the City. Councilmember Buchanan stated:-that .fireworks are prohibited, Council would have to think about enforcement. Fire Chief Beeson stated there has been a reduction in fireworks related incidences, however, part of* that is due to the reduced time allowed for fireworks. Mayor Berndt suggested approaching the County for a broader -based effort. .Councilmember Barnett stated the City should allow for adequate public' hearing on this proposal. Resolution No. D -5942 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THEr' RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. - The motion carried'by unanimous roll. call vote: -3- JUNE 25, 1991 4 2 5 RESOLUTION NO D -5942, A RESOLUTION granting permits for the retail sale of fireworks within the City of Yakima for 1991. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL ENGINEERS, INC. FOR SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE i t 1 RESOLUTION " NO. D -5943, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a contract with Brown and Caldwell Engineers, Inc. for professional engineering services examining treated wastewater sludge and other treatment residuals management. * 13. .'CONSIDERATION' OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING,: RATIFYING' AND`:ADOPTING AIRPORT GRANT - .AMENDMENT • RESOLUTION NO., D -5944, A RESOLUTION authorizing, ratifying, and adopting Amendment Number 1 to Grant Agreement for federal assistance, between the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Yakima Air Terminal Board for project number 3 -53- 0089 -11. 14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CABLE TV PROFESSIONAL' SERVICES CONTRACT < Councilmember Semon stated he has questions about this contract, including_ whether we need to have a document prepared that details the advances of technology in the cable business. He requested this item be postponed until Wendy Warren, Cable TV Manager, is available to respond to his questions. It was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO DEFER `THIS FOR:THREE WEEKS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. n * 15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCEMENT OF CITY FUNDS FOR DOMESTIC WATER MAIN CONNECTIONS IN THE FAIRVIEW -SUMAC - AREA RESOLUTION NO. D -5945, A RESOLUTION certifying existence of an emergency situation and authorizing advancement of City funds for the immediate' connection of domestic water mains to houses. within the Fairview -Sumac area. * 16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO CITY EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION NO. D -5946, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with St. Elizabeth Medical Center to provide certain preventive health care services to City employees. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR TREE REMOVAL ON CITY RIGHT -OF -WAY' RESOLUTION NO. D-5947, A RESOLUTION authorizing .. and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement..for tree removal on City right -of -way. -4- - 4 2 6 JUNE 25;1991 * 18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING Y- EXECUTION'OF:AGREEMENTS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS WITH: A. ALLIED ARTS FOR 1991 ARTSVAN PROGRAM RESOLUTION • NO. D -5948, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement with the Allied Arts Council of Yakima Valley for an "ArtsVan Program". B. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN FOR SUMMER JUNIOR PROGRAMS RESOLUTION' NO.' D -5949, A RESOLUTION authorizing an' agreement between the City and the American Association of University Women for a two week recreational program for youth entitled Summer Junior Program's. C. Y.M.C.A. FOR SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS RESOLUTION NO. D -5950, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of. an Agreement with the Young Men's Christian Association of Yakima for a summer playground program. D. YAKIMA' SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) • RESOLUTION NO.'D =5951, A 'RESOLUTION authoriz hg of an Agreement with the Yakima School District. #7 for an after. school program. An Ordinance amending the 1991 Budget and appropriating funds for an after school program for at -risk youth, having been read by title only, was laid'on the table for orie`'week until''July:2; 1991. E. YAKIMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY 'DISABLED' SUMMER PROGRAM AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED SUMMER PROGRAM (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) RESOLUTION NO. D -5952, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement between the City of Yakima, Yakima County -• and the !Yakima School - District for a summer recreation program for disabled youth. An Ordinance amending the 1991 budget and appropriating funds for a summer recreation youth program for disabled children, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for 'one week, until July 2, 1991 F. YAKIMA VALLEY COUNCIL OF CAMP FIRE FOR AFTERSCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AT RISK .' • -5 -• JUNE 25,. 1991 4 2 7 RESOLUTION NO. D -5953, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement between. the City and the Yakima Valley Council of Camp ,Fire to provide an Afterschool Recreational Program for Youth At Risk. *19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ON BEHALF OF LA COCINA MEXICANA RESOLUTION NO. D -5954, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of program documents with the State of Washington :•for Loan Fund (DLF) Project on behalf of La Cocina Mexicana, Inc. *20. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR WASTEWATER STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN - RESOLUTION NO. D -5955, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager .to . sign all applications, loan agreements and amendments, and other documents relating to wastewater facilities and collection system planning, design, and construction loan financing. *21. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SMING DATE OF . HEARING ON SIX - YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ('1992 -1997) FOR JULY 23, 1991 RESOLUTION NO. D -5956, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 1992 through 1997. Date hearing is July 23, 1991. *22. APPROVAL 'FINAL. CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR NORTH FIRST 'STREET AND "I" STREET .INTERSECTION. IMPROVEMENT (STANDARD MOTION VB i - .'ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the City Engineer dated June 12, 1991, with respect to. - _the completion of the work on the North First Street and "I" Street -Intersection: Improvement project, performed by Superior Paving Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final.estimates as therein set forth was authorized: *23. APPROVAL OF 1990 PARKS AND RECREATION ANNUAL • The: 1990;'Parks" and Recreation Annual Report was accepted:- *24. APPROVAL OF 1990 ANNUAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT The 1990 Annual Vehicle Accident'Report was accepted. *25. - APPROVAL OF:JUNE 1991.VEHICLE ACCIDENT The June 1991 Vehicle Accident Report was accepted. *26. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN RELATING TO UNION EXEMPT SUPERVISORY POSITIONS • AND CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS ORDINANCE: NO. AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees -6- it 2 E3 JUNE 25,. 1991 to be effective July 29, 1991; amending - !-Subsections - ,2v20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 F, 2.20.110 G, 2.20.110 H and 2.20.110 J and adds new Subsections 2.20.100 D, 2.20.110 G, 2.20.110 H, and 2.20.110 K, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code *27. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF AND PENSION ACT ORDINANCE` -' NO. " - 3375, AN ORDINANCE relating to administration; implementing the Volunteer Firefighters' Relief and Pension Act; establishing a local Board of Trustees to administer said Relief and Pension Act; and enacting Chapter 1.91 as a new chapter of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *28. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING _. THE. .1991 ; : BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR WASTEWATER FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PROTECT (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1991 Budget and appropriating funds for wastewater facility construction project, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week until July 2, 1991. 29. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais commented that several staff members and the Council met with representatives from Fire District No. 10 (Fruitvale) to discuss their concerns about the transition of that District into the City. Thirteen individuals from that District volunteered to serve on the City's Auxiliary Force, and there are others who have not yet made a decision to join. The Fire District Commissioners had also expressed concern about the defibrillator service they provide, but not offered by the City. Chief Beeson will be coming to the Council with a request for support and legislation to implement this program, using EMS levy funds. One of the best ways to help in the transition is to hire their two staff members on a temporary basis to prepare their records for .transition to the City. The District Chief can also help with the training of the Auxiliary Force, and definitely with recruitment. The Chief is eligible for re- instatement as a dispatcher. Councilmember Sims expressed a desire to see Council recognize those individuals who volunteered for the Fruitvale Fire District. Chief Beeson suggested a plaque be prepared, to be placed at the station, which describes the history of their organization at the time the District was being dissolved. Mayor Berndt stated that staff can follow through on this suggestion. . Councilmember Pechtel pointed out there is an article in Sunset Magazine about the City's downtown trolleys. The public is increasingly taking advantage of the free trolley rides. Councilmember Barnett asked if Council would eventually get a report on the downtown trolleys similar to the fixed route report on the cost per mile and cost per passenger? Mr. Haddix replied that Council will receive that information it a.monthly• report. -7- - JUNE 25, 1991 4 2 9 Mayor Berndt reported on the AEC Conference she, Dick 'Zais, Fred Stouder, and.MarketarOliver attended. She reported on a new State law which will ban outdoor burning in urban areas, to be effective this September. Legislation will have to be adopted by the Council to comply with, this., new, law ti , She ,also, reported that - businesses with'.:: over. 10V :' employees will, have'to ,have:, a, commuter :system in place to reduce'commuter trips by'15°%' by 1995.''She ,stated she can't see working in Yakima. AWC can send Kathleen Collins here to speak to Council on this issue, and if she comes, the State Legislators should be invited to attend. AWC suggested the City request an exemption from this law. City Manager Zais reported on new legislation from the national level. The Federal Government is _ f going to beorcing local governments to pay for services, i.e. the Clean --Air Acts: There - will- be more action on the Stormwater Act, the Water Quality Act, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. AEC has suggested the cities stop accepting these laws without some resistance. Marketa Oliver reported on the session she attended 'regarding recycling. City Manager Zais reported that Councilmember Pechtel was one of three councilmembers across the state who was - approved by the --AEC Board for -referral -to the Governor--for -for consideration of appointment to the Public Works Trust Fund Board. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: News Release regarding Grant Award from Department of Ecology for Visioning 2010 Program. 6/21/91; Letter from Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce to Senator Matson regarding Capital Budget Conference Committee. 6/12/91; Letter from Ki -Yak regarding Washington Trucking Association meeting on June 26th. 6/18/91; Meeting announcement to unveil plan for I -82 corridor improvements on June 26, 1991; Open letter from Fremont Public Association regarding Capital Forum /Housing; News Release from Yakima Valley Museum regarding resignation of Versa K'ang. 6/18/91 Letter from Fred Witham expressing appreciation to Judy Arington for taking minutes of the Growth Planning Committee meetings. 6/18/91; Summary on Fairview - Sumac Required Water Connection. 67/11/91; Memo from Cable Communications Manager regarding FCC Ruling on Local Regulation of Cable TV Rates. 6/17/91; Memo from Wellness Committee regarding Semi - Annual Wellness Activity Report. 6/13/91; Rebound Plus Property Status Report for June 1991; Report from Personnel on current vacancies and hiring status as of June 1991; Monthly Report from Chief of Police for May 1991; Assignments pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of June 25, 1991; Minutes of Growth Planning Town Hall May 30, 1991 meeting; Agenda for June 26, 1991 Yakima Housing Authority Board meeting and minutes of its April 24, 1991 meeting; Minutes of the January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, and May 9, 1991 Community Development Advisory Committee meetings; Agenda for the June 26, 1991 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission; In Our Scope, newsletter from New Vision, June 1991; Article from June 14, 1991 Seattle Post - Intelligencer, "BALD comes up with plan to speed approval of projects "; Article from June 18, 1991 Spokane - Regional, "Sewer program faces squeeze "; and Article from June 7, 1991 Seattle Post - Intelligencer, "Metro is raising its sewer rates." - 8- . . 4 3 0 JUNE 25, .1991 30. ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 2, 1991 AT 11:30 A.M. TD MEET WITH ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED). There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY:PECHTEL, TO ADJOURN AT THE HOUR OF 3:15 P.M., UNTIL JULY 2, 1991 AT 11:30 A.M., AT THE 'WATER TREATMENT PLANT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY // •`UNCIL ' � MBER. - DA ► / • At, Off / qqt CSUNCIL MD DATE ATTEST: f et- P-A3C/stg. c- C 014.4 4 CITY CLERK MAYOR • • -9-