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Home My WebLink About12/17/1991 Business Meeting 108 CITY OF YAKIM ., INMSHINGTON DECEMBER 17, 1991 BUSINERSICEETENG 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, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Harris also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Berndt announced that a card and cookies were delivered to the Council by the Northeast Yakima Neighborhood Association. Councilmember Buchanan reported on the National League of Cities Conference, which he attended in Las Vegas. He requested at least one more Councilmember attend these meetings, as they are very informative and several seminars are held simultaneously. The Council expressed interest in the workshop concerning bequests for city parks and land swaps for parks. 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 consensus of the Council to remove Items Nos. 9, 10, and 21. Items Nos. 25 A & B (off agenda items) were added. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BIXHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT NT ACRATIA, 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 26, 1991 BUSINESS MEETING AND THE DECEMBER 3, 1991 STUDY SESSION /BUSINESS MEETING The Council minutes of the November 26, 1991 Business meeting and December 3, 1991 Study Session /Business meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmembers and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. -1- DECEMBER 17, 1991 1 0 9 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 7. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS BY DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS Employee service awards were presented to the following employees by their division manager: Police Department awards were presented by Police Chief Green. Fire Department Awards were presented by Deputy Fire Chief Martin. Public Works and Transit awards were presented by Jerry Copeland. Parks and Recreation Manager Flaherty presented a service award. Street and traffic awards were presented by Street and Traffic Operation Manager Hussell. 30 Years s Service 25 Years l 20 Years l 20 Years James Beaushaw Gloria Waltman Robert Baughman Jim Simpson Ron Tobia . Gary Carter Gary Bogatich Phillip Dye Don Blesio Pete Atkins Ken Wilson Gary Vance David Bauchman Eugene Rice Michael Larry Morehouse Don Landis David Lynch Virginia Nishi Jim Bond Doug Arenson William Crawford Steve Knopp Richard Scamper Robert Van Dyke Tom Berg Donald Kerr Mike McCutchen Bill Thomson Daniel Gefre Dennis Charlet John Moon Joe Jackson Richard Velasquez Joe May Michael Vetch Charles Heath Gary Brownell 8. REPORT AND LEGISLATION FROM ENGINEERING DIVISION REGARDING YAKIMA AVE /I -82 /FAIR AVENUE PROTECT: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS Director of Engineering and Utilities Covell explained the agreements to the Council. Mr. Covell explained to Councilmember Brado haw the value of the property was derived. Councilmember Beauchamp questioned the number of employees that would be provided with jobs. Mr. Lukehart replied that a Target store would be built, but he did not know the number of employees. Resolution No. D-6033 having been read by title, it WAS MUD BY SIl3, SIDED BY BARNEIT, TO ADOPT ON. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. -2- 1 1 0 DECEMBER 17, 1991 RESOLUTION NO. D -6033, A RF9oiiriai authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Transportation for partial reimbursement of costs for improvements to the Fair Avenue and I -82 /Yakima Avenue interchange area. B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH GARY IUKEHART FOR CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS Resolution No. D-6034 having been read by title, it was !I]VID BY SEWN, SECONDED BY SINS, TO ADOPT THE RFSOLDflOI. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -6034, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement for Conveyance of Property for Improvement of Yakima Avenue /I -82 Interchange Area and Fair Avenue. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH UNION GAP FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT DISPATCHING SERVICES Counci]member Beauchamp asked if this contract would result in the City being the sole dispatch center for Union Gap. Police Chief Green explained that the City would handle all emergency calls on a 24 hour basis; Union Gap would handle its non - emergency calls between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., and that the City was not adding any personnel. Resolution No. D-6035 having been read by title, it was WVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SINS, 10 ADOPT THE RESOLUIION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUITON W. D-6035, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a contract with the City of Union Gap for the sale of law enforcement dispatching services. 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1992 PARKS AND RECREATION TEE SCHEDULE Parks and Recreation Manager Flaherty explained to Councilmember Barnett the advantage of continuing to rent Franklin Pool to private parties. He stated after another year of operation, he could give a better evaluation. Mayor Berndt stated the Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition has approved money for swimming lessons and passes at Washington and Miller Pool and for two nights of rentals of Franklin Pool for underprivileged youth. Resolution No. D-6036 having been read by title, it was !VVID BY BUCHANAN, SECCNDED BY SINS, ICI ADOPT THE: RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. irrfcI NO. D -6036, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for recreational activities of the City of Yakima Department of Public Works, Division of Parks and Recreation. -3- DECEMBER 1991 111 *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH AJ CONSULTANTS FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOLUTION N. D -6O37, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a Consultant Services Agreement with Al Consultants Inc. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ID ADOPT AMENDED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN RESOLUTION I. D-6O38, A RESOLUTION adopting an Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Yakima. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA . COUN'T'Y AND AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR 1992 SOCIAL DAYCARE PROGRAM RESOLUTION M. D-6O39, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the County of Yakima, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for a Social Day Care Program for Senior Citizens. *14. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 1991 BUDGET REPORT The November 1991 Budget report was accepted. *15. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JANUARY 14, 1992 TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER DECISION ON MASTER APPLICATION AND PARTIAL STREET VACATION REQUESTED BY CENTRAL WASHINGTON COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH January 14, 1992 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's decision on a master application and partial street vacation requested by Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health. *16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JANUARY 14, 1992 ON LARRY LOVELESS MASTER APPLICATION January 14, 1992 was set as the date of public meeting on a Master Application submitted by Larry Loveless for property located in the vicinity of South 22nd Avenue and Viola Avenue. *17. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 21, 1992 ON AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PLAN January 21, 1992 was set as the date of public hearing on the Americans With Disabilities Act Plan. 18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 1992 BUDGET Item No. 18 was discussed after Items Nos. 19, 20, and 21. City Manager Zais reviewed the 1992 budget and the amendments with the Council. Ordinance No. 3421 having been read by title, it was M)VID BY BUCHANAN, S6CONIDID BY SIMS, I0 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5 -2 roll call vote; Barnett and Brado voting -4- 1 1 2 DECEMBER 17, 1991 nay. Councilmember Barnett stated he voted nay because the budget includes the sale of the shops complex to Transit, which he opposes. Councilmember Brado stated he voted nay because of the upcoming unknown cuts which may be made by the State legislators. Mr. Zais announced that the City had received a budget award plaque from the Government of Financial Officers Association for the 1991 City budget. ORDINANCE ND. 3421, AN CRDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1992; and making appropriations for estimated expenditures. 19. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING CERTAIN PERMIT FEES: A. BUILDING PERMITS Items Nos. 19, 20 and 21 were discussed prior to Item No. 18. Ordinance No. 3422 having been read by title, it was PINED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY S MOM, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote; Barnett, Beauchamp and Brado voting nay. ORDINANCE ND. 3422, AN ORDINANCE related to buildings; increasing building permit fees; and amending Section 11.04.028 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. PLUMBING PERMITS Ordinance No. 3423 having been read by title, it was DINED BY S11(1, SHOCNIDID BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote; Barnett, Beauchamp and Brado voting nay. ORDINANCE ND. 3423, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; increasing various plumbing permit fees; amending Section 11.44.040, and all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. C. MECHANICAL PERMITS Ordinance No. 3424 having been read by title, it was ll7VED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY S MaN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote. Barnett, Beauchamp and Brado voting nay. ORDINANCE E ND. 3424, AN FINANCE relating to buildings; increasing mechanical permit fees and enacting Section 11.32.077 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code as a new section. 20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING REFUSE ODLLE TION CHARGES Ordinance No. 3425 having been read by title, it was ) ED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMEN, TO ADOPT THE: ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 6 -1 roll call vote; Brado voting nay. -5- DECEMBER 17, 1991 1 1 3 FINANCE ND. 3425, AN 'ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation; increasing refuse charges; and amending Subsections 4.16.140C and 4.16.140 E of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE 'RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PASSING ON STATE MANDATED YEE FOR WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT Wastewater Superintendent Waarvick reviewed the Ordinance with the Council. Counci]member Barnett questioned the pass through and stated the round -offs of the monetary increases were inconsistent with other City departments. Finance Manager Hanson explained the procedure. Following further discussion, and Ordinance No. 3426 having been read by title, it was DOW) BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SENON, 9.0 AD(P.P �I)INNdCE. The motion carried by 6 -1 roll call vote; Barnett voting nay. ORDINANCE ND. 3426, . AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities; increasing sewer ready -to -serve charges and volume charges; and amending Subsection 7.60.020 A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADJUSTING DOG LICENSE FEES ORDINANCE NO. 3427, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals, increasing dog license fees and amending Subsection 6.22.050A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *23. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RESTRICTION OF SALARY INCREASES DURING PROBATION OF A MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE NO. 3428, AN ORDINANCE related to personnel, restricting salary adjustments for probationary employees; amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 2.20.050. *24. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES REGARDING CITY MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR 1992: A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN ORDINANCE ND. 3429, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employes to be effective January 19, 1992; amending Subsections 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B, 2.20.110 C, 2.20.110 D, 2.20.110 E, 2.20.110 G, 2.20.110 H, and 2.20.110 K, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A SECTION 125 PLAN FINANCE ND. 3430, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel; authorizing the implementation of a Section 125 Spending Plan for the City of Yakima; and enacting a new section, Section 2.20.150 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. -6- 1 1 4 DECEMBER 17, 1991 25. OTHER BUSINESS *A. REQUEST FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE FOR POLICE MOBILE DATA TERMINAL SYSTEM The request from the Police Department for approval of expenditure for police mobile data terminal system was approved. *B. SET DATE OF QUASI - JUDICIAL HEARING FOR JANUARY 7, 1992 ON APPEAL BY ROBERT ACKERMAN FOR DENIAL OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENSE The Quasi - Judicial Hearing on appeal of denial of taxi driver's license requested by Robert Ackerman was set for January 7, 1992, in the Council Chambers. Mayor Berndt suggested Council request a copy of the material from the National League of Cities attended by Councilmember Buchanan regarding promotion of bequests to the Parks Division. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Article from Northwest Legal Foundation regarding basis of a legal challenge to the Growth Management Act; Press Release from Northwest Per Planning Council regarding Council Approves Salmon Recovery Measures. 12/11/91; Memo from Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Manager regarding Completion of the Miller Park Gazebo. 12/11/91; Memo from Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Manager regarding Planting of Indigenous Shrubs and /or Flowers Along South First Street. 12/12/91; Report on Narcotics Statistics for October 1991; Report from Personnel Division regarding Vacancies /Hiring Status as of December 10, 1991; Listing of 1991 activities of The Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition; Minutes of the November 5, 1991 Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition Board of Directors meeting and October 1991 Directors Report; Agenda for December 19, 1991 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting and minutes of its November 25, 1991 meeting; Minutes of the October 23, 1991 Yakima Housing Authority Board meeting; Article from 12/10/91 Yakima Herald - Republic, "Tree Top Add-on Leaves Ratepayers High and Dry "; and Article from December 1991 Athletic Business, "The Leisure Revolution." 26. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION /ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY It was !(NH) BY HARNETT, SECONDED BY MS, 10 NINE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Fit THE PURPOSE OF DLSCUSSING LITTGATIC1i /ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO BE FCILIDWED BY IMEDIATE ADJOURMENT III, THE JANUARY 7, 1992 COUNCIL MEE1ING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. -7- DECEMBER 17, 1991 115 A):,4 27. ADJOURNMENT Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:20 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: ParN 111, ("3 11 12 1:ER / DATE VIPX/14/ 44 1 - -r 5 COUN d 12 1: 2' DATE ATTEST: > /2 cc- G e4 4,1 ri{ MAYOR Minutes prepared by Clerk Harris -8-