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Home My WebLink About07/16/1991 Business Meeting 445 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING ' JULY 16, 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, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Councilmember George Pechtel present' after 2:05 P.M. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek and Deputy City Clerk Lovell also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - . The Invocation was given by Councilmember Beauchamp. . 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER : Councilmember Barnett suggested that'Council establish — a policy on the Public Transportation Benefit Authority (PTBA) issue since the County has scheduled a meeting for July 24th. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO SUPPORT THE CONCEPT OF A PTBA OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS , BUT TO DECLINE TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER CITY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Pechtel absent. Councilmember Semon will represent the Council at the PTBA meeting. (Pechtel present after 2:05 P.M.) 4. • CONSENT AGENDA • Mayor. Berndt referred to the items placed on the .Consent Agenda, r;' questioning whether there were any additions or 'deletions from either Councilmembers.or citizens present. It was' consensus of Council that the addition of Item No. 9 and the deletion of Items No. 12 and 17, as requested, be made. The Deputy City Clerk then read the, Conserit'Agenda items, including resolutions arid ordinances . Y: by:" title. It was : IVOVED 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 11/ motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4, 1991 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS, JUNE 11, 1991 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS, JUNE 25, 1991 SPECIAL AND BUSINESS MEETINGS AND JULY 2, 1991 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS The Council minutes of the June 4, 1991 Adjourned and Business meetings, June 11, 1991 Adjourned and Business meetings, June 25, 1991 Special and Business meetings and July 2, 1991 Adjourned and Business meetings were approved, having been duly certified 446 accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, criticized insufficient funding by the City for Dial -A-Ride services. He was also critical of the City's failure to begin work on a mandated Paratransit Plan, which 'must be completed by January 26, 1992. Mr. Mathews also commented on the proposed construction of a public safety building, and encouraged joint City /County cooperation. 7. . CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS; "ABATEMENT PROGRAM Code Administration Manager'Shampine stated that he had nothing to add. There being no one present to speak to the issue, and Resolution No. D -5963, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY`BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -5963 A : RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 8. , 'REPORT'FRCMJFIRE DEPARTMENT_ REGARDING EMERGENCY RESPONSES 4TH OF " 'JULY FIREWORKS i - ; ,' T Battalion Chief Richard Andring reviewed fireworks incidents over the past four years, and the success of the fireworks ordinance adopted three years ago. After a sharp decline for two years, fireworks incidents showed a significant increase this year. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED EN' BUCHANAN, TO" ACCEPT THE REPORT. _ The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE LEGISILATION TO ,PROHIBIT FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF YAKIMA. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Semon suggested contacting other jurisdictions to encourage a County -wide ban on fireworks before taking formal action. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BARNETT, - TO DIRECT' STAFF TO 'MAKE INITIAL CONTACT WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS 10 ENCOURAGE A "COUNTYWIDE' FIREWORKS' BAN;, SET DATES 'FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST - OF THE YEAR AND BEGIN WORK ON APPROPRIATE` LEGISLATION TO OUTLAW "FIREWORKS IN THE 'CITY :OF YAKIMA. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. .. • • *9. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM The report from the Fire Department regarding a public education program was accepted. 10. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF EMT DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAM -2- 447 Battalion Chief Mike Meyer reported that recent acquisition of the Fruitvale Fire Department'led to the proposed EMT Defibrillation Program. Currently, there are 150 County EMT's -who are trained and endorsed in the proper use of defibrillators. The Fire Department proposes to implement this service within the City, at an estimated start -up cost of $50,000. Annual operating costs are estimated at $2,000 per year, to be funded by EMS Levy revenue. County EMS - Director John Stouffer endorsed the proposal°; and showed a brief video illustrating the scope of the service. City Manager Zais • confirmed that this is an appropriate use for EMS funds. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY PECHTEL; TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R. W. BECK AND ASSOCIATES RESOLUTION NO. D -5964, A RESOLUTION authorizing the - City Manager and -City Clerk of the City of Yakima to.execute Amendment No. 2 to the .agreement with R.W. Beck &' Associates for professional engineering services. • 12. 'APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR -1990 Phil Pleasant,, 701 South 7th Avenue, criticized the report, objecting to poor minority representation in the City workforce. He felt-the report was confusing; „and observed'that. most minority employees were hired in low level positions. Personnel Manager Sutton'noted an increase in minority hiring since 1987, and offered to ,.meet with Mr. "Pleasant to explain the report and answer questions. Mr. Sutton added that the City' actively recruits minority candidates, and is developing strategies to provide training opportunities. Councilmember Beauchamp encouraged the City to improve minority recruitment efforts, and suggested. a training program to•provide minority candidates with the experience needed to -qualify for employment. It was MOVED BUCHANAN, - SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT: • carried by • unanimous voice vote. *13. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1991 CENTRAL BILLING'REPORT ' The Second Quarter 1991 Central Billing Report was approved. *14. APPROVAL OF ACCIDENT REPORT The Monthly Vehicle Accident Report for July, 1991 was approved. * 15. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR LARSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (STANDARD MOTIONS V -B - ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) • The report from the City Engineer dated June 27, 1991, with respect to the completion of the work on Larson Park Improvements, • -3- 448 performed by Tri -Ply Construction, was = approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY FOR POLICE COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ANALYST ORDINANCE NO. 3379, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel; providing for Special Assignment Pay for Programmer analysts when assigned to the Police Department;' and enacting Subsection 2.20.088 I as a new re ection bf.''the City: Of 'Yakima Municipal, Code. 17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF WATER/SEWER REVENUE BONDS TO REFINANCE THE 1983 WATER/SEWER BONDS AND PROVIDE FOR 1991 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember Barnett said that he removed this item from the Consent Agenda to ask questidns-about ` the - table used ..to: calculate per gallon costs. Budget and Finance Director Hanson answered the questions, and explained that increases in volume result in rate reductions. Mr. Zais noted that this is the major bond sale for the Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements mandated by the federal and state governments to comply with the City's discharge permits. Ordinance No. 3380, having been read by title, it was moved by BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS," TD "ADOPT THE° ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 3380, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, authorizing the issuance and sale of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $8,000,000 for the purpose of providing a portion of the funds necessary to refund certain outstanding obligations of the City and to acquire, construct and install certain additions and improvements to the combined water -and sewerage system of the City; fixing the date, form, terms, maturities, covenants and conditions under which the bonds shall be issued; providing for the ' ;'disposition of the proceeds thereof including the purchase of certain obligati - from ' `such proceeds; "providlng - ' for the redemption of certain outstanding bonds; and establishing certain funds and accounts. 18. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Buchanan mentioned an error in the report from COG, and noted that the Health District still allows smoking in designated areas. Councilmember Beauchamp suggested expansion of the downtown trolley routes, possibly to include North First Street and the Greenway. Councilmember Barnett requested review of the final costs for construction of the Fairview /Sumac water project, and the possible impact on the upcoming rate increase. -4- 449 City Manager Zais reported that :he contacted as a possible resource person to assist with plans for clean -up of volcanic ash in the Philippines.s:Mr. will keep Council advised of the scope of his involvement in this effort. Mayor Berndt ' reminded Council that she will be in Washington, D.C. next week to accept the Midland Community • Spirit Award. 19. ADJOURNMENT- - p • - It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO 'ADJOURN TO JULY 23, 1991 AT 11:30 A.M. AT THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX: - The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 3:25 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY : 4 ,,e »UNCI EMBER DATE C�� .41 / R7 ^ R( LMEMBER DATE . s. ATTEST: , ' ' q/K-4LA.A4- V - (: Qe.it_.1,,e-e,,Y ACTINZ CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk,Lovell _ . 1 I o 1 -5-