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Home My WebLink About02/18/1997 Business Meeting 2! 9 13 . CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 18, 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, Henry Beauchamp, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Harvey, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Klingele. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER An Off-Agenda Item was added to the Agenda as No. 20 A. Council Member Beauchamp expressed appreciation for Council's support during his recent illness. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO REMOVE AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 FROM THE AGENDA AND REFER IT BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER WORK. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 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. 20A to 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 AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. 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 THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 21, AND FEBRUARY 4, 1997 BUSINESS MEETINGS The minutes of the January 21 and February 4, 1997 Business meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by_ two Council . members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was no one present to speak. 7. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING WASTEWATER COST OF SERVICE STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS AND BUDGET POLICY ISSUE: Chris Waarvick, Wastewater Superintendent, provided a brief overview of the Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Study FEBRUARY, 18, 1997 2 9 7 nn which the Council discussed during the study session held on February 4, 1997. The area of strong waste rates was addressed at that study session, and staff has asked to study the issue further and bring additional information for Council consideration and direction at mid -year. Mr. Waarvick asked the Council to adopt the Cost of Service and Rate Study; enact the Cost of Service Recommendations as amended by Council deliberation and approve the East Mead Sewer Issue and the Stormwater System Minor Repair as previously indicated. Council Member Barnett asked several questions about the proposed ordinance relating to the effective date of fees. He would prefer a January 1, 1997 effective date for Phase I with Phase II becoming effective one year later, even though some Capital improvements would have to be rescheduled. Chris Waarvick explained how a January 1 effective date would impact billing cycles and pointed out it would set the fiscal date further and further ahead. Council Member Barnett also expressed concern about significant increases in lab fees to perform various tests indicated in the proposed ordinance from current fees in the existing code. Chris Waarvick and Doug Mayo explained the differences in the current actual costs and what is in the current ordinance. They also entertained questions from the Council and provided explanation concerning the types of tests for the various user classes; certified labs; the frequency of testing; the EPA /Ecology Newsletter; and the base rate for minor industrial users. A. RESOLUTION ADOPTING WASTEWATER COST OF SERVICE STUDY Resolution No. R- 97 -24, having been read l6y title only it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -24, A RESOLUTION adopting the 1996 Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Study for the City of Yakima, Washington. B. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADJUSTING WASTEWATER RATES Ordinance No. 97 -13, was read by title, only, and it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote; Barnett voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 97 -13, AN ORDINANCE relating to wastewater I/ rates, fees, and charges; repealing Chapter - 3.62 and Sections 7.60.110 and 7.65.110; reenacting Section 7.65.110; adding Sections 3.60.005, 3.60.030, 3.64.005, 3.65.005, 3.101.005, 7.12.005, 7.60.005, 7.60.035, 7.60.105; amending Sections 3.60.010, 3.60.020, 3.64.010, 3.64.020, 3.65.020, 3.101.010, 3.101.020, 3.101.030, 7.12.010, 7.12.020, 7.12.030, 7.12.040, 7.12,050, 7.12.060, 7.12.070, 7.12.080, 7.60.010, 7.60.020, 7.60.025, 7.60.030, 7.60.040, 7.60.050, 7.60.055, 7.60.060, 7.60.070, 7.60.090, 7.60.100, 7.63.010, 7.63.020, 7.63.030, 7.63.040, 7.63.050, 7.65.020; and providing for related matters. 2 2 FEBRUARY 18, 1997 C. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET POLICY ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE EAST MEAD SEWER PLAN STUDY AND THE STORMWATER MINOR REPAIR POLICY ISSUES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION 1997 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN This item was removed from the Agenda. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF WASTEWATER DIVISION CONTRACT WITH DAMES AND MOORE FOR PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP PROCESS SAFETY /RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND SAFETY PLAN REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -25, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an amendment to an existing agreement dated August 11, 1995 for professional engineering and consulting services between the City of Yakima, a municipal corporation, and Dames and Moore, Inc. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT NORTH 4TH STREET FOR WASTEWATER LIFT STATION RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -26, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Boise Cascade Corporation for the purchase of a 5500 square foot lot for the relocation of the Tamarack lift station. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO YCTV OPERATING POLICY /PROCEDURES REGARDING NEW TECHNICAL STANDARDS RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -27, A RESOLUTION adopting new YCTV Programming Technical Standards and amending Section 6.7 of, the YCTV Operating Policies and Procedures to include these standards. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF LEGAL ADVERTISING CONTRACT TO THE YAKIMA HERALD REPUBLIC RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -28, A RESOLUTION prescribing a form of contract for printing and publishing City legal advertising; and directing publication of a call for proposals if required; or award of contract to Yakima Herald - Republic as the sole source provider. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WARDELL ARCHITECTS FOR CHESTERLEY PARK PHASE 2 DESIGN I/ RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -29, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an architectural services agreement with Wardell Associates, P.S. to develop a site plan for Phase 2 development of Chesterley Park. 3 29 :9 FEBRUARY 18, 1997 *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PROCEDURES FOR POLICY ON TRANSIT FARE AND SERVICE CHANGES RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -30, A RESOLUTION approving and adopting a "Policy Statement Relative to Procedures Governing Transit Service and Fare Modifications" for the City of Yakima Transit I/ Division. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY DETENTION OF PRISONERS RESOLUTION NO. R -97 -31 A RESOLUTION authorizing the Police' Chief of the City of Yakima Police Department to execute an Interlocal Mutual -Aid Agreement with the Cities of Grandview, Moxee, Selah, Sunnyside, Tieton, Toppenish, Union Gap, and Wapato, and Yakima County. *16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR MARCH 18, 1997 FOR PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION March 18, 1997 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on a petition filed by Providence of Yakima Medical Center to vacate South 10th Avenue between West Chestnut and Walnut Avenues. *17. APPROVAL OF FOURTH QUARTER 1996 ENGINEERING REPORT The 1996 4th Quarter Capital Improvement Projects Status Report was accepted. *18. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH: A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN CREATING PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH POSITIONS ORDINANCE NO. 97 -14, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective March 23, 1997; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, and 2.20.110 L, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DISPATCH POSITIONS An ordinance amending the 1997 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $23,784 in the Public Safety Communications Fund for expenditure during 1997 to provide for I/ additional public safety dispatcher positions, was laid on the table for two :weeks until March 4, 1997. a *19. CONSIDERATION OF bRDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 3601 AND 3515 POWERHOUSE ROAD FORYAKIMP, WIRE WORKS ORDINANCE NO. 97 -15, AN ORDINANCE rezoning 0.77 acre in the vicinity of 3601 and 3515, Powerhouse Road in Yakima, Washington, from Single - Family Residential (R-1) to Light Industrial (M -1) and amending the zoning map of the Yakima Urban Area accordingly. 4 300 FEBRUARY 18, 1997 20. OTHER BUSINESS *A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TRANSPO GROUP, INC. TO DEVELOP SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR FIVE RAILROAD CROSSINGS RESOLUTION NO. R 97 - 32, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with The TRANSPO Group, Inc., a civil engineering firm, for the development of safety improvement plans for five railroad crossings in the City of Yakima. Council Information: Items of information provided to Council were: Agenda for the February 18, 1997 YVCOG Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its January 21, 1997 meeting; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for December 1996; Minutes of the December 19, 1996 Cities Meeting on the Reopening of Stampede Pass; Agenda for the February 10, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its January 13, 1997 meeting; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of February 18, 1997; Article from February 6, 1997 Reno Gazette- Journal, "Train Plan a Tough Sell "; Article from the February 7, 1997 South County Journal, "Who'll Pay for New Rail Crossings ? "; and Article from Capital Press, "Ecology Takes Heat from Farmers" and "Washington Dairy Industry Under Scope." 21. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION B. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (FIRE BATTALION CHIEFS AND 911 CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH) It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 22. ADJOURNMENT Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: _ . � �.. ..e CO IL MEMBER / DATE - P4;1 COUNCIL ME E•' DATE ATTEST: ( CITY CLERK LYNN BUCHANAN, MAYOR !( Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio or video tape of this meeting is available in the City Clerk's office. 5