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Home My WebLink About08/06/1991 Business Meeting 465 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING AUGUST 6, 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, Lynn Buchanan, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Councilmember Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy,City Clerk Lovell also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Berndt led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Berndt presented a plaque and belt buckle to James Ives in recognition of 40 years of consecutive employm with, the City. Councilmember Barnett requested an explanation of the 33% increase in fixed route Transit operating costs for the second quarter of the year. Staff will review and respond to Mr. Barnett. Councilmember Pechtel requested information about lost revenue due to the faulty irrigation system and the cost to the sewer plant for the infiltration of irrigation water. City Manager Zais noted that these items were addressed in the Irrigation Study. Staff will provide additional information to Mr. Pechtel. Mayor Berndt reminded Council that "National Night Out" will be observed this evening, and over 40 neighborhoods in Yakima County will participate. 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. There being ' none, the City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and .ordinances 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; Beauchamp absent. (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. JULY 16 AND 23, 1991 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS The Council minutes of the July 16 and 23, 1991 Adjourned and Business meetings were . approved, having . been duly certified 4 6 6 AUGUST 6, 1991 accurate by two .Counci1membrs, and no one,present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.`' 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Della Cornwall, 1313 Browne Avenue, requested Council assistance to resolve parking problems at Randall Park during Community Band concerts. Mrs. Cornwall objected to the ticketing of automobiles s parked on 48th Avenue. She suggested ulilization of on -duty park personnel to assist with parking, and felt that temporary speed reductions and caution signs might alleviate the problem. Mayor Berndt noted that traffic citations are issued in response to . neighborhood complaints. She thanked Mrs. Cornwall for her suggestions, and said that City staff will investigate. 7. REPORT FROM PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION REGARDING AQUATIC EVENTS AND POOL USE Aquatics Supervisor Glenna Thon was present to answer questions about aquatics events and pool usage. Mayor Berndt congratulated the Division for a successful program. She noted the appreciation of the Yakima Youth Commission for the Council's efforts to provide positive recreational activities for youth. It was PROVED BY SIMS, SECONDED •BY BUCHANAN, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES Fire Chief Beeson reviewed the proposal to initiate professional ,architectural services. The preliminary conceptual design and "cost estimates will enable the Fire Department to proceed with plans for a voter approved general obligation bond. The study will cost $22•,270, to be paid by funds remaining from the 1972 Fire Capital •Bond Issue. It is anticipated that the new bonding can be tied to the expiration of the old bond in March, 1992. Based on current assessed valuation, this action would require a request of a little over $.11 per $1,000 valuation to raise $4 million for capital needs. This could be reduced further by the increase in assessed valuation that has occurred this year. City Manager Zais noted that the approved budget policy issue anticipated a Fall, 1991 bond issue. This will be delayed to allow staff additional preparation time. Consideration will also be given, to the ,possibility-of . a combined Polic %Fire ,bond, issue, and 'he 'impact of any bond issues propo by Yakima County. Councilmember Barnett noted that prior statements indicated that new capital would be generated "not as a result of new taxes, but by extending the existing level of taxation based on the current assessed valuation ". The proposed figures indicate a 73% tax increase, which is drastically more than implied during the budget hearings. Mr. Barnett questioned why the training facility was not built as intended with 1972 bond issue funds. Chief Beeson noted that the facility was included in that bond issue, but insufficient funding remained after completion of Stations #1 and #4. City -2- AUGUST 6, 1991 4 6 7 :Manager Zais ,stated that"after ; legal - research; the remaining bond x i funds were used .for improvements 'to other Fire facilities. > ' Councilmember 'Barnett:questioned the - use•of general -obligation bond funds for : equipment rneeds,, rather than utilizing • EMS levy money. Chief Beeson explained the use of EMS levy funds,.and reminded Council that all figures are still preliminary. Councilmember Barnett objected to the title of the resolution since it did not reflect the fact that this is intended to be a joint Fire /Police training facility. Resolution No. D -5973, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE. RESOLUTION. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO READ "FIRE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITIES." The motion to amend was approved by a 5 -1 voice vote; Barnett voting nay; Beauchamp absent. The resolution as amended, was approved by a 5 -1 roll call vote; Councilmember Barnett voting nay; Beauchamp absent. Councilmember Barnett felt that this action was premature, and said he wanted to know the direction of both the Police and Fire projects before taking action, rather than dealing with fragmented information. RESOLUTION NO. D-5973, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement for architectural services and , design of Fire Department and,public safety'tra facilities. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT RESOLUTION NO. D -5974, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus personal property.owned by.the City. *10. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO NEW ENVIRONMENTAL FUND • An Ordinance amending the 1991 Budget and appropriating funds into the new Environmental Fund, having,been laid on the table at the July 23, 1991 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3383, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1991 budget for the City of Yakima; making appropriations for Environmental Cleanup from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 1991. 11. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Berndt acknowledged Boy Scouts from Troop 200 who, attended the meeting as part of their requirement to earn a citizenship and community merit badge. City Manager Zais noted the excellent audit report received from HUD for the Community Development Block Grant program. Councilmember Pechtel requested a set of the maps developed on the GIS system. -3- 4 6 8 AUGUST 6, 1991 It was MOVED' "BY BUCHANAN, ° BY SIMS, ' TO "" MOVE' INTO : EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER" TO AUGUST 13, 1991 AT 7 : A.M., CITY 1, MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM, FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION AMONG COUNCILMEMBERS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. Information Items: Items of information provided for Council were: Letter from HUD 'regarding 'Annual Monitoring of Yakima's CDBG Program. 7/5/91; Memorandum' from Acting Transit Manager Customer Relations regarding Trolley Ridership Report. :6/25/91; Monthly Annexation Status Report for July 1991; Pres's'Release regarding Rebound Plus Program and Rebound Plus Property Status Report as of July 31, 1991; Agenda for August 7, 1991 Hearing Examiner meeting; Agenda for August 7, 1991 Community Programming Advisory Committee; Monthly Permit Report for June 1991 (revised); Memo from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company; Legal Department Monthly Report for June 1991; Minutes of the May 22, 1991 Yakima Housing Authority meeting; Agenda for July 24, 1991 Health District - meeting ` and minute's of ' June 26, 1991 meeting; Agenda for July 25, 1991 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of its June 27, 1991 meeting; Article from July 9, 1991 The Wall Street Journal, "Firms to Settle A Superfund Case for $69.5 Million "; Article from July 25, 1991 The Wall Street Journal, "Review & Outlook -Bush's Swamp Thing "; Article from Water Environment & Technology, "Business & Finance - Public Financing Revival Seen as' Boosting - - Econany "; and Pacific Northwest Economic Monitor, July 1991 Issue from Security Pacific Bank Washington. 12. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meting was adjourned at 2:55 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: L,-' ' • COUNCILMEMBER . ` ' DA ► , COUNC I y; R DATE ATTEST: p /Q / CITY CLERK ►•YOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Lovell • -4-