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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/1998 Business Meeting 7 0 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 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 John Puccinelli, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, John Klingele, and Mary Place present on roll call. Council Members Lynn Buchanan and Bernard Sims were 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 Place. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO REAPPOINT GREG BERNDT TO SERVE A SECOND TERM ON THE AIR TERMINAL BOARD. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote; Buchanan and Sims absent. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO REAPPOINT DENNIS KELLY TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION UPON EXPIRATION OF HIS TERM ON MARCH 6, 1998. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan and Sims absent. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPOINT MR. WILLIAM MOULTRAY, MS. TERRY POWELL, AND MR. ROBERT WHEELER, TO THE DARC COMMITTEE. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote; Buchanan and Sims absent. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Puccinelli 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 71 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 was the.general consensus of the, Council to remove Items Nos. 12, 16E and 16F and to add Item No. 6 to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items as amended, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY PLACE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Sims absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate- items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bill Hambelton, 615 South 32nd Avenue, presented a video tape for review. It was a taping of a KIMA news segment which aired February 5, 1998 and covered a February 3rd study session of the City Council pertaining to traffic in the City of Yakima. The major point of the news segment was the need of a new major north /south arterial. Mr. Hambelton expressed concern about 32nd Avenue becoming a collector street. He wanted to insure residents have the opportunity to keep the residential street a residential street. Richard Andring, 203 South 8th Avenue, spoke regarding the following points: time limitations on audience participation, dissatisfaction regarding the closing of 10th Avenue, disallowing parking on llth Avenue, dissatisfaction with the new stop sign at 8th Avenue and Spruce, and the need for irrigation subsidization for large businesses. He requested the stop sign at 8th Avenue and Spruce be reversed to face Spruce rather than 8th Avenue. Robert Owen, 614 North 3rd Street, expressed his preference of having the Pledge of Allegiance be recited at the beginning of each Council Meeting rather than having invocations. Mr. Owen also expressed concern about City employees not being allowed to express anything negative about the City of Yakima in front of citizens. *6. REPORT FROM REFUSE DIVISION TO REVIEW REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR 1998 The report from the Refuse Division regarding a review of refuse rate adjustments for 1998 was accepted. • 2 72 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 *7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PIPELINE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY FOR WATER MAIN UNDER CROSSING AT NORTH 1ST STREET AND "H" STREET RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -19, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Pipeline License Agreement with the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for the reconstruction of an irrigation pipe in the vicinity of North First Street and " H" Street within the City of Yakima. *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH AJ CONSULTANTS FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -20, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Yakima and AJ Consultants, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining employee support services. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION FOR AFTER - SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR AT -RISK YOUTH RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -21, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an 1998 Agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition, Inc. to provide supervised after school recreational activities /programs for youth at risk. (There was no Item No. 10 on the Agenda) *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR DETENTION SERVICES FOR 1998 WITH: A. CITY OF SUNNYSIDE RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -22, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of Sunnyside for the provision of jail detention services during 1998 and 1999. 3 7 3 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 B. CITY OF TOPPENISH RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -23, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of Toppenish for the provision of jail detention services during 1998 and 1999. C. CITY OF WAPATO RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -24, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of Wapato for the provision of jail detention services during 1998. 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JAMES D. JANSEN FOR CITY HALL REMODEL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES This Item was considered out of sequence of the agenda and was discussed under OTHER BUSINESS. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -26, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for commute trip reduction planning. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERING TO PERFORM EVALUATION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -27, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a contract with Carollo Engineers, for engineering services relating to a performance evaluation of the Naches River Water Treatment Plant, evaluating several treatment options and an evaluation of the waste recycle process. *15. CONSIDERATION OF THIRD /FOURTH QUARTER 1997 INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORT AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD /FOURTH QUARTER 1997 CLAIMS ACTIVITY RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -28, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 3rd and 4th Quarter Insurance Claims Report. 4 74 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING ANNEXATIONS AND SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS (A,B,C & D ONLY) FOR MARCH 17, 1998: *A. CORPMAN LANE RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -29, A RESOLUTION pursuant to RCW 35.13.182, initiating annexation of unincorporated territory identified as the Corpman Lane Annexation area, and setting the annexation for public hearing before City Council on March 17, 1998. *B. NORTH 3RD STREET RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -30, A RESOLUTION pursuant to RCW 35.13.182, initiating annexation of unincorporated territory identified as the North 3rd Street Annexation, and setting the annexation for public hearing before City Council on March 17, 1998. *C. SOUTH 18TH AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -31, A RESOLUTION pursuant to RCW 35.13.182, initiating annexation of unincorporated territory identified as the South 18th Avenue Annexation, and setting the annexation for public hearing before City Council on March 17, 1998. *D. FRUITVALE RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -32, A RESOLUTION pursuant to RCW 35.13.182, initiating annexation of unincorporated territory identified as the Fruitvale Annexation, and setting the annexation for public hearing before City Council on March 17, 1998. E. SOUTH 40TH AVENUE /WEST VIOLA AVENUE Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, stated a date of hearing was not being set today because the Boundary Review Board has invoked. jurisdiction on the South 40th Avenue /West Viola Avenue and Cowiche Canyon annexations. Resolution No. R -98 -33 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Sims absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -33, A RESOLUTION pursuant to RCW 35.13.182, initiating annexation of unincorporated territory identified as the South 40th Avenue /West Viola Avenue Annexation. 5 75 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 F. COWICHE CANYON Council Member Place questioned the boundary for the Cowiche Canyon annexation. Mr. Benson explained that although there are several properties lying outside the annexation boundary of the stream, those properties will retain City fire protection under the previous service agreement. He further explained those eight parcels could not be included in the annexation area because they are located outside the utility service boundary, unless the Boundary Review Board agrees to enlarge the annexation area and include those parcels in the annexation. Resolution No. R -98 -34 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Sims absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -34, A RESOLUTION pursuant to RCW 35.13.182, initiating annexation of unincorporated territory identified as the Cowiche Canyon Annexation. *17. APPROVAL OF FOURTH QUARTER 1997 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT The Fourth Quarter 1997 Capital Improvement Project Status Report was approved. *18. REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT REGARDING SUBMITTAL OF WASHINGTON STATE AUDITOR FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1996 The Washington State Auditor Financial Report for 1996 was accepted. *19. SET .DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR MARCH 3, 1998 FOR REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 3701 AND 3703 ENGLEWOOD REQUESTED BY LUKEHART AND LUKEHART March 3, 1998 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the rezone of property at 3701 and 3703 Englewood requested by Lukehart and Lukehart. 20. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY Don Skone, Planning Manager, reported the major change is the date of the adopted maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the flood insurance study in Yakima changing it from June 15, 1981 to March 2, 1998. Council Member Klingele asked how much had the flood plain changed. Mr. Skone responded, the flood plain changed because the County requested FEMA to restudy 6 76 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 a segment of the Yakima River particularly as it affected Terrace Heights Drive. It turned out that a dike located between 6th Avenue Extended and the bridges across the river for the highway were about a foot less than the required three foot of freeboard and that subjected a portion of the north end of town to potential flooding within the 100 year flood plain. We are moving to correct that situation. The City has secured grant money and is currently in design of a project to raise that segment of the dike. Ordinance No. 98 -5 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Sims absent. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -5, AN ORDINANCE relating to designation of special flood hazard areas; adopting a recent federal flood insurance study; and amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 11.58.050. 21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH 11TH AVENUE BETWEEN WALNUT AVENUE AND YAKIMA AVENUE Bill Quitta, Traffic Associate, explained the basis for the parking restrictions on a portion of 11th Avenue. This revision is intended to respond to several concerns received regarding congestion on llth Avenue. Ordinance No. 98 -6 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE BY STRIKING "AVENUE" AFTER "WALNUT" AND INSERTING "STREET ". The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, Buchanan and Sims absent. The question was called for a vote on the motion as amended. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Sims absent. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -6, AN ORDINANCE relating to parking and rules of the road; amending the City of Yakima Traffic Code to prohibit parking on the east side of llth Avenue between Walnut Street and Yakima Avenue; and amending Section 9.50.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ORDINANCE NO. 98 -7, AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds of the City in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,430,000 for the purpose of providing ■ FEBRUARY 17, 1998 funds to make street improvements, subject to the approval of the terms of the sale of such bonds by the City Council; providing the form of the bonds to be issued; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds; authorizing a preliminary official statement; and authorizing the sale of such bonds. *23. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 98-8, AN 'ORDINANCE relating to personnel, increasing employee mileage and lodging and meal reimbursements and amending Subsection 2.20.086A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 24. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of City Hall Rehabilitation Design Plan and Item No. 12. Council added discussion about the renovation of City Hall to the Agenda as Item No. 24A since there was insufficient time to discuss this at the adjourned meeting. City Manager Zais stated staff wanted to review with Council the proposed changes prior to the remodeling bid being let. He stated that this 50 year - old building is sound and rather than spend $6 -7 million on a new building, plans were drawn up to renovate the building at a total cost of $3.5 million; including renovating the third and fourth floors. Since the $3.5 million is not available for the entire renovation project, $500,000 has been budgeted in each of 1998 and 1999 budget years from non - General Fund monies and 1/4% real estate tax receipts to renovate the basement, first and second floors of City Hall. Following discussion about the proposed drive -up window for utility payments, it was MOVED BY PLACE, SECONDED BY BARNETT, THAT WE NOT INCLUDE A DRIVE -UP WINDOW. Mayor Puccinelli expressed a desire to obtain information from Cascade Natural Gas about the usage of their drive -up window before council votes to eliminate the window; however, the question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by 3 -2 voice vote; Beauchamp and Puccinelli voting nay; Buchanan and Sims absent. Mayor Puccinelli proposed the City Council office be next to the Mayor's office. (Council Member Barnett absent after 3:20 p.m.) Council Member Beauchamp questioned the statement in the presentation that referred to the scope of work being reduced. Fred French, City Engineer, explained that some of the original plans which were reduced were floor coverings, ceilings, and lighting. These can be added back in if there are enough funds to cover them. • 8 78 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 Resolution No. R- 98 -25, having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Barnett, Buchanan and Sims absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -25, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with James D. Jansen, P.E. for professional engineering services as project manager for the Yakima City Hall Renovation Project. With regard to the incubator project, it was MOVED BY PLACE, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO NOTIFY THE EDA THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT THE GRANT BECAUSE WE CANNOT MEET THE MARCH 3RD DEADLINE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Barnett, Buchanan and Sims absent. City Manager Zais and Council expressed their appreciation and best wishes to Glenn Valenzuela who, after five years as the Director of Community and Economic Development, is leaving the City to accept a new position in California. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: AWC Action Call - Stop SSB 6515 Removing Franchise Authority and Diminishing Rights -of- Way Authority. 2/10/98; Monthly Street Operations Report for January 1998; Agenda for February 17, 1998 Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its January 20, 1998 meeting; City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of February 17, 1998; Washington Research Council Policy Brief, Debt Service. 1/30/98; Washington Research Council Policy Brief, General Fund Overview. 1/30/98; Article from February 7, 1998 The News Tribune, " Power Marketing Company Under Investigation" ; and Article from February 7, 1998 The News Tribune, "US West Net Lines to Proceed Despite Legislative Setback." 25. EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATING TO DAMAGE CLAIMS: A. MARISOL CARDENAS B. NANCY NOVOBIELSKI - CAMPBELL /FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AND THEN ADJOURN TO THE WASTEWATER STUDY SESSION ON MARCH 3RD. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Barnett, Buchanan and Sims absent. 9 79 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 26. ADJOURNMENT TO MARCH 3, 1998 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR A STUDY SESSION Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m. tI�20�(L' READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: �, l p 0 COUNCIL M DATE COUi�TC MEMBER DATE ATTEST: ;, f CITY CLERK JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Pension /Records Clerk Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • • 10