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Home My WebLink About02/04/1997 Business Meeting 2 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 4, 1997 BUSINESS MEETING 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 Lynn Buchanan, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Ernie Berger, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Member Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Sims. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER The Mayor introduced Trisha Franklin, Sophomore at West Valley High School, participating in a Chamber of Commerce School to Career Partnership program. Interested in government service, she is accompanying the. Mayor today learning about mayoral duties. A. PROCLAMATIONS • SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF YAKIMA DAY Mayor Buchanan read a proclamation declaring February 18, 1997 as Soroptimist International of Yakima Day. The Proclamation was accepted by Ann Wentz and Yvonne Horeling. • RICHARD E. OSTRANDER Mayor Buchanan read a proclamation of appreciation of commendation for—the many years of service Richard Ostrander, Libary Director, gave his community. Mayor Buchanan presented the Proclamation to Mr. Ostrander. City Manager Zais introduced Mrs. Connie Ostrander and the new Library Director, Anne Haley. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Buchanan referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. It was the general consensus of the Council to add Item No. 8 to the Consent Agenda and remove Item No. 11 from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk•then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, THAT THE CONSENT FEBRUARY 4, 1997 2 8 9 AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. 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 NOVEMBER 5, 1996 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the November 5, 1996 Business meeting was approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. PRESENTATION BY GARY BAILEY FOR TCI CAPITAL GRANT Mayor Buchanan stated that prior to TCI's presentation, the City Manager has an announcement. City Manager Zais announced Denise Nichols was promoted to be the new Parks and Recreation Manager. Mrs. Nichols reported she is looking forward to working with the City Council and members of the community. She praised the hard - working employees in the Parks and Recreation Division. Mr. Bailey presented the City with a check in accordance with the terms of the cable franchise for additional capital grant funds. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Richard Andring, 203 South 8th Avenue, presented photographs of icy sidewalks located in the vicinity of his neighborhood. He requested that Council enforce the ordinance requiring that sidewalks be cleared of ice and snow. The Mayor thanked Mr. Andring for this information. *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE VA -ALTA (HOLIDAY INN) FOR I -82 PROPERTY ACQUISITION RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -18, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a settlement agreement between the City of Yakima and VA -ALTA, INC., regarding damages to real property owned by VA -ALTA, INC., at 9 North 9th Street, caused by the I -82 /Yakima Avenue Interchange Project. *9. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO 1997 POLICY ISSUES: 1/ A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -19, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services agreement with the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for the purpose of fostering community development and citizen participation in City government. 2 J 299 FEBRUARY 4, 1997 B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH SUNFAIR FESTIVAL RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -20, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Sunfair Festival Association, Inc. for the arrangement of tourist promotion services. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF WATER MAIN REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD HERNANDEZ RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -21, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Water Utility System Reimbursement Agreement and Conveyance between the City of Yakima and Richard Hernandez. 11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN TRANSPORTATION PARTNER PROGRAM WITH U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Council Member Berger expressed his concern about participating in this program since specific information and details are lacking. John Elsden, Senior Project Planner, attempted to alleviate Mr. Berger's concerns and stated that participation in this program is done at no cost to the City and permits networking with other communities about successful programs addressing environmental concerns due to harmful vehicle emissions. Council Member Puccinelli pointed out that there is no cost to the City and participating in this program would keep the City informed about successful commute trip reduction programs in the nation. Resolution No. R -97 -22 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Following discussion on the biography of Public Technology, Inc., - the question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by 4 -2 roll call vote; Barnett and Berger voting nay; Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -22, A RESOLUTION to become a Transportation Partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Public Technology, Inc., to take a leadership role in reducing greenhouse -gas emissions from the transportation sector. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -23, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Eastern Washington University. 3 ....,......; ...._,,.,4_ry:. •fir 291 FEBRUARY, 4, 1997 *13. APPROVAL OF 4TH QUARTER 1996 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT The 4th Quarter 1996 Accounts Receivable Status Report was accepted. 14. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE ORDINANCES AMENDING CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NEW POSITIONS AND RECLASSIFICATIONS: A. ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION B. ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING CITY MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager, and Carol Bates, Civil Service Chief Examiner, explained the difference between the two alternative ordinances. Ordinance A would implement the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission. Ordinance B would implement the recommendation of City Management. The two recommendations differ in the classification and compensation for the positions of Buyer and Recreation Program Supervisor; the Management recommendation having a smaller financial impact on the budget. Following, further clarification regarding the Recreation Program Supervisor position, Council requested that Ordinance No. B be read by title. Ordinance No. 97 -8 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 97 -8, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; .adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective March 9, 1997; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.100 D, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 G, and 2.20.110 J, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULES PER 1997 BUDGET POLICY ISSUES: A. LAND DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE NO. 97 -9, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning and land use; amending existing land development fees and adding a new fee for Administrative Adjustments of certain Class 1 and 2 uses; and amending Section 15.26.010B of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICE FEES ORDINANCE NO. 97 -10, AN ORDINANCE relating to City Administration, changing police department service fees, and amending Section 1.70.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 4 2;9 2 FEBRUARY 4, 1997 C. 1997 TAHOMA CEMETERY FEES ORDINANCE NO. 97 -11, AN ORDINANCE related to public service and utilities; amending rules and regulations for Tahoma Cemetery; and amending Section 7.04.090 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. D. ENDOWMENT CARE ORDINANCE NO. 97 -12, AN ORDINANCE related to funds and accounts; amending the charge for endowment care; and amending Sections 3.04.050 and 3.04.120; and repealing Sections 3.04.100 and 3.04.110, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 16. OTHER BUSINESS It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO REAPPOINT RICARDO BARRIENTES AND MARC LE CUYER TO THE CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO APPOINT GARY CHRISTOPHERSON, KEN SMALL AND BEV LUBY BARTZ TO FILL THE VACANCIES ON THE CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum from Director of Public Works and Street and Traffic Operations Manager regarding Pot Hole Up -Date. 1/30/97; Agenda for February 6, 1997 Hearing Examiner meeting; Resolution regarding County Commissioners Board Appointments; Memorandum from Airport Manager regarding 1997 Board Meeting Schedule. 1/30/97; Decision No. 7 from Surface Transportation Board regarding Railroad Control and Merger; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of February 4, 1997; Minutes of November 14 and 18, 1996 Community Development Advisory Committee meetings; Monthly Reports from Human Resources Division for December 1996; Minutes of the November 13, and December 6, 1996, and January 7, 1997 Charter and Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meetings; Newsletter, Confluence, Winter 1996/1997; Article from January 16, 1997 The Dallas Morning News, "Seeking to Stop Stampede "; and Yakima Wastewater Treatment Facility Progress Report for December 1996. 5 293 FEBRUARY 4, 1997 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (POLICE AND FIRE CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH NEGOTIATIONS) It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO FEBRUARY 11, 1997 AT 8:00 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER, FIRST FLOOR TRAINING ROOM; THEN TO FEBRUARY 18, 1997 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR JOINT CITY /COUNTY /UNION GAP /AIRPORT /YCDA MEETING AT ESD #105. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. 18. ADJOURNMENT TO FEBRUARY 11, 1997 AT 8:00 A.M. AT POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER, FIRST FLOOR TRAINING ROOM; THEN TO FEBRUARY 18, 1997 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR JOINT CITY /COUNTY /UNION GAP /AIRPORT /YCDA MEETING AT ESD #105 Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at the hour of 3:55 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: �;� - COUNCIL MEMBER ` / V DATE AdrAIDA.di O'4' COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: if (Al e F . CITY CLERK 7 BUCHANAN, MAYOR An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 6