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Home My WebLink About12/03/1991 Study Session 85 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON DECEMBER 3, 1991 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 2:07 P.M. at the Yakima County Courthouse, in Room 402, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Councilmembers Bill Brado, Skip Semon (present after 2:10 P.M.) and Bernard Sims present. Councilmembers Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp and Lynn Buchanan absent and excused. City Manager Zais, Assistant Manager Stouder (present after 2:35 P.M.), Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Oliver, and Clerk Harris also present. 1. JOINT MEETING TO CONSIDER LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Mayor Berndt thanked the participants for attending and stated she felt last year's meeting was successful. She stated she feels a joint effort being made by Yakima County leaders and citizens to bring these legislative priorities to our legislator's attention is a proper and successful approach. The following were concerns of primary issues to be taken to our legislators. Yakima Air Terminal Manager Loy stated the airport needs to be looked at as an answer for air cargo capacity relief for SeaTac Airport. Yakima County Planning Director Anderwald spoke concerning criminal justice funding and the need for State funding for indigent defense, as well as improvements to the juvenile justice system. He also expressed concern for funding of Growth Management. Tim McGree, Economic Development Association Director, stated the need for funding an Industrial Park within Yakima County. Yakima Center Director Coffey stated the Center's need for increased funding for tourism, funding support for the Center's expansion, as well as the desire to see additional criminal justice funding for the City. Sister Margarita Acosta, an Administrator of St. Elizabeth Hospital expressed the need for additional doctors and nurses and the programs to fund these needed professionals. She also asked for support for Yakima Valley Community College and the need for the enrollment lid to be lifted, thereby, making room for training of additional medical personnel. The need for additional healthcare for children was also discussed. Mayor Berndt and City Manager Zais discussed the priorities of criminal justice funding, the hotel /motel local option taxes and the potential increases of the taxes. The Clean Air Act was discussed, and the need for uniformity in outdoor burning restrictions throughout the County. -1- 8 6 DECEMBER 3, 1991 YVCC President, Dr. Phil Tullar, encouraged continued support for the needed additional funding and enrollments for the college. He stated with the proposed 2 1/2% budget cuts, ten full time instructors will have to be laid off, no State supported summer school, and 400 additional students will not be allowed to enroll. Conference of Governments Director Wyrick and Curtis King of the Yakima Chamber of Commerce expressed their appreciation for the combined community support and suggested calling on each other when there is a need. Mayor Berndt thanked everyone for attending. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:48 P.M. HUSMWRMICEET1NG 1. ROLL CALL The City Council met in session on this date at 3:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Councilmembers Clarence Barnett, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan (present after 3:05 P.M.), Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Councilmember Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. City Manager Zais (present after 3:06 P.M.), City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Harris also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Vanek. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None 4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Berndt read a Proclamation proclaiming December as Christmas Festival Month. 5. RECONSIDERATION OF CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA It was MNED BY SEMI, SECONDED DED BY MINKET, 10 RAIDER THE QTY'S PARTICIPATION 1N THE MBA (PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BFN TIT ARFA). The motion carried by 4 -2 vote; Buchanan and Sims voting nay; Beauchamp absent. The Council had a question regarding the 60 day time limit for the PrBA formation; neither Council or staff were certain of an answer. The Council's concerns were because of the City's greater population and monetary input, the City should have a controlling quorum of the PIBA Board, preserve the existing City service delivery, maintenance of committed funded projects and reimbursement for City property and assets to be sold or -2- DECEMBER 3 "1991 8 7 transferred to PTBA ,: to.protect interest. The power of the veto vote of the PTBA Board was discussed but the possibility of a stalemate was an issue. Following further Council and staff discussion, it was }MED BY BARNET, SECONDED BY SEMON, 10 RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS DECISION REGARDING PIRA, PROVIDED THAT THE 60 DAY TIME LINE FOR: THE PEA FORMATION ATION IS RESET AND A SECOND HEMING IS HELD, PAP TO RCN 36.577A030. The motion carried by 4 -2 voice vote; Buchanan and Sims voting nay; Beauchamp absent. 6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION AGREEMENTS FOR PROPERTY AT 505 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE: A. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD The Council was concerned about continuing with the acquisition of this property with the unresolved issue of the PTBA. Councilmember Brado questioned the possible rise in utility rates as a result of this acquisition. Utility and Engineering Director Covell stated he would research this further and prepare an answer. Councilmember Barnett stated he feels purchasing this property would only benefit Transit and cause undue added cost to utility customers. Councilmember Buchanan felt purchasing the property at this time would result in less increases in the future. The Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property having been read by title, it was MINED BY MS, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ADOFT THE RE.9OlLON. The motion failed by a 3 -3 roll call vote; Berndt, Brado and Barnett voting nay; Beauchamp absent. Mayor Berndt stated she voted nay because of the uncertainty of PTBA and the fragmentation of cost. Councilmember Brado agreed with these reasons and Councilmember Barnett voted nay because of the increase in utility rates. B. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AGREEMENT WITH CHEN NORTHERN C. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX REGARDING DESIGN CONSIDERATION AT THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX No action taken on Items B and C due to action on Item A. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREED ORDER WITH DOE AND RIC ARDSON AIRWAY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Resolution No. D-6028 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY SENOR, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. RE89OLTION NO. D-6028, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Yakima Airport Manager to execute an Agreed Order with the Washington State Department of Ecology and Richardson's Airway, Inc. regarding environmental remediation. -3- V V DECEMBER 3, 1991 8. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE DESIGNATING YAKIMA COUNTY DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTES WITHIN THE CITY Refuse and Recycling Manager Gaudette explained the Ordinance to the Council. Ordinance No. 3220 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIM S, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADP /I/ The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE ND. 3220, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation; designating the Yakima County disposal system for the disposal of all solid waste generated and /or collected within the City of Yakima and authorizing Yakima County to designate the disposal facility for the disposal of said waste; and enacting a new section, Section 4.16.300 of the Yakima Municipal Code. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Bruce Smith, Advanced Realty agent, requested an additional week to review the material, and additional material to be provided to him, concerning the Transit transfer facility location. His desire is to build and lease to the City a transfer facility for Transit. There was a brief discussion concerning the letters mailed to the citizens being relocated, due to the Transit transfer facility property acquisition. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Memo from Director of Engineering and Utilities and Wastewater Superintendent re- garding Wastewater Discharge Permit Fee and Pass - Through Rate Increase. 11/21/91; Public Service Announcement regarding 1991 City Fall TPaf Collection Program. 11/5/91; Letter fram HUD regarding Grantee Performance Report. 11/20/91; Notice of Decem- ber 7th Eastern Washington Cities Coalition meeting cancellation; Memo from Assistant City Attorney regarding Vehicle Impoundment Ordinance. 11/27/91; Monthly Annexation Status Report for Novem- ber 1991; Rebound Plus Monthly Report for November 1991; Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation Elderly Co-op Monthly Report for December 1991; Minutes of the November 4, 1991 Yakima Youth Cammission meeting; Agenda for November 27, 1991 Yakima District Board of Health meeting and minutes of its October 31, 1991 meet- ing; Agenda for November 21, 1991 Yakima Air Terminal Board meet- ing and minutes of its October 31, 1991 meeting; and Article from September 1991 American Planning Association, "Public Investment ". 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY It was MOVED BY SIP , SDX»IDED BY S@MOd, MIME INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION KR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AOQUISMCM OF PROPERTY, WITH NAPE TO DEMMER 7, 1991 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE ODUNC31, CHAMBERS HI BUDGET WRAP -UP. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. -4- DECEMBER 3, 1991 8 9 11. ADJOURNMENT TO DECEMBER, 7, 199i, 9:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR BUDGET WRAP-UP Following completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:48 P.M. 11/ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: . 494IN 7 3 - Z3 COUNCIMEMBER DATE 7 COUN eicrr e DATE ATTEST: iae,e)-kh,t> c MAYOR Minutes prepared by Clerk Harris 11 -5-