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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/1998 Business Meeting 143 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON MAY 19, 1998 BUSINESS MEETING I/ 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, Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele, Mary Place, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City . Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Puccinelli gave the Invocation and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A.PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) • May 20, 1998 as US National Olympic Volleyball Day Mayor Puccinelli proclaimed May 20, 1998 as U. S. National Olympic Volleyball Day, recognizing. Teen Yakima as a sponsor of the International Men's Volleyball match between the USA and China. Mayor Puccinelli urged all citizens to turn out and support this U. S. Olympic Team event. • May 30, 1998 as March for Jesus Day Mayor Puccinelli proclaimed May 30, 1998 as March for Jesus Day in the City of Yakima, urging all citizens to join in the march, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the YMCA. The Schofar Horn was sounded and was then presented to Mayor Puccinelli as a symbol of hope and encouragement. 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. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate 144 MAY 19, 1998 items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 1998 ADJOURNED MEETING AND APRIL 21, AND MAY 5, 1998 BUSINESS MEETINGS The minutes of the April 21 and May 5, 1998 Business and February 3, 1998 Adjourned meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE 1998 -2003 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) This being the time set for the public hearing, Fred French, City Engineer, presented an amendment to the Six -Year TIP for 1998 -2003. This change is to incorporate the overlay projects into the current year's funding program. The 1999 -2004 Six - Year TIP will be presented in the near future. There are 15 projects in the funding plan, which have been designed and are currently out to bid. Funding for matching dollars will be - requested from Yakima Valley Council of Governments and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Funding approval for that request is expected in June or July, and the completion of the projects are expected within three months after approval. Council Member Place referred to the I -82 Phase "C ", Wetland Mitigation for "landscaping ", and asked if $78,000 is still available. City Manager Zais explained that amount is available; however, the City has applied for $300,000 for additional landscaping. No word has been received as far as allocation of that request from the Secretary of State Transportation, Sid Morrison's office. Mayor Puccinelli opened the public hearing and invited testimony from the audience. There being no one wishing to comment, he closed the public hearing. Resolution No. R -98 -65 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -65, A RESOLUTION adopting an amended Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 1998 through 2003 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. 2 145 MAY 19, 1998 7. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER THE CASTELVALE MANORS FINAL PLAT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WILLOW IN THE VICINITY OF NORTH 27 AVENUE Council Member Beauchamp excused himself from this portion of the meeting for appearance of fairness due to a potential conflict of interest. This being the time set for the public meeting, John Elsden, Senior Project Planner, summarized the request for Final Plat approval for the Castlevale Manors Project. This is a 15 -lot subdivision located in the vicinity of North 27 Avenue and Willow Street. Council Member Klingele asked what the purpose is for the irrigation easement on Lots 10 and 11. Tom Upton, Surveyor for Yakima Valley Opportunities for Industrialization Center (OIC), described the configuration of the existing domestic well to be used for irrigation. . Mayor Puccinelli opened the public meeting and invited testimony from the public. • Tom Upton commended OIC and the City's planning staff for their concerted effort to successfully convert four irregular shaped lots into a fine subdivision. He feels the plat, as developed, will be an asset to the community. There being no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Puccinelli closed the public meeting. Resolution No. R -98 -66 was read by title only, and all Council members disclosed any exparte contact. Council Member Place reported that she had visited the site; other Council Members declared no contact. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp • temporarily absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -66, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Castlevale Manors, a 15 lot subdivision located in the vicinity of North 27th Avenue and Willow Street, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Sherry Weddle, 4601 Powerhouse Road, Space 22, expressed her displeasure with the resolution of the complaints regarding the development of the Riverview Mobile Home Park. Bobbie Harvin, 914 South 7 Street, inquired about proposed amendments to the Pit Bull ordinance. City Manager Zais explained the amendments are currently under review and were not scheduled for consideration at this meeting. Mr. Zais 3 14 MAY 19, 1998 noted that the proposed amendments, if adopted, would not apply to Ms. Harvin's case, but would affect future cases. 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT /CONTINGENT LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NUEVA PRIMAVERA Bill Cook, Neighborhood Development Services Manager, summarized the Housing Authority's request for assistance in securing bonds for construction of The Nueva Primavera Housing Project. This 54 -unit housing complex has been structured to meet bonding requirements. The housing complex will be beneficial to the community because the Housing Authority will be able to sell the bonds at a lower interest rate, thereby enabling the project to be economically feasible. This will allow the Housing Authority to establish a track record in the bond market and should preclude future need for city guarantees. This proposal will further benefit the community by addressing the shortage of three bedroom units by adding 38 units. Mr. Cook also noted the proposed Contingent Loan Agreement has been structured to protect the City's interests. The risks involved in this real estate transaction have been analyzed, and the established commitments are reasonably secure and in balance while maintaining economic feasibility. Council Member Barnett noted that in the instance of default, the City of Yakima would receive the proceeds from the $1 million bond. He asked if the State will be subordinate to the City of Yakima; whether the costs for insurance are included in the first year's operating expenses, and whether the Housing Authority can rely on this insurance; if not, what impact would that have on the figures in the packet. There was discussion about the risks involved and the remedies available as outlined in the staff analysis identifying potential problems. Also discussed were the Contingent Loan provisions clarifying the City's rights and protections. Attached to the Contingent Loan Agreement will be the Trust Bond Indenture documents and a separate Deed of Trust. There was also • discussion about sources for securing payment and repayment terms as it relates to the City providing assistance in securing bonds. Alice Sells, Executive Director of the Housing' Authority, outlined the insurance for the project that will be paid from • non- encumbered sources of funds. Ms. Sells also provided some background information about the Housing Authority project and the benefits to secure the credit enhancement to protect the funding of this project. There was additional discussion about the various sites throughout the city which the Housing Authority maintains. 4 147. MAY 19, 1998 Council Member Barnett directed attention to the remedies available under the separate Deed of Trust. He noted the concerns from the Underwriters indicated in recent correspondence with the City's consulting legal counsel and requested clarification. Jan Towry with Seafirst Bank explained that bondholders would have the primary position. This is necessary to ensure the marketability of the bonds. The City of Yakima will be second, or junior, in the Deed of Trust. Council Member Barnett elaborated on the deficiencies he noted in the Deed of Trust. Again there was discussion about the obligations in the event of a default; however, the bonds will not be the debt of the City of Yakima. John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, compared this transaction to being a co- applicant on a loan. The credit rating will provide them the ability to loan money at an affordable rate. There was also discussion about the recommendations built into the contract. City Manager Zais noted the significance of insurance which would provide a second layer of security. Resolution No. R -98 -67 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by 6 -1 roll call vote; Barnett voting nay. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -67, A RESOLUTION providing for a Contingent Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of Yakima, Washington, to provide assistance in securing bonds to be issued by the Authority to finance the construction of the Nueva Primavera Project of the Authority. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (YCDA) RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -68, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute an amendment to the existing.Public Sector Service Contract with the Yakima County Development Association. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH HUIBREGTSE, LOUMAN AND ASSOCIATES FOR: A. EMERGENCY DESIGN REPLACEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE INTERCEPTOR RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -69, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a contract amendment with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. for Emergency Design and Construction related to Replacement of the Industrial Waste Interceptor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. 5 148 MAY 19, 1998 B. ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BUS TURNAROUND RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -70, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a professional service agreement with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the design, bid, and construction of a bus turnaround at Lake Aspen Office Park. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. AND YAKIMA COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN A PILOT RECYCLING PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -71, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an . agreement between the City of Yakima, Yakima Waste Systems, Inc., and Yakima County to participate in a pilot recycling program with the City of Yakima. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -72, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Walla Walla. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION FARE FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE 4 OF JULY CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -73, A RESOLUTION modifying the Transit System Fare Schedule setting the fare on the shuttle bus to the Independence Day celebration as a free -will donation. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS ALARM RECEIVING EQUIPMENT RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -74, A RESOLUTION declaring one used Linear 3000 Alarm Receiver surplus and without value and authorizing its transfer to Medical Security Corporation. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LOAN COMMITTEE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOAN APPLICATIONS RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -75, A RESOLUTION establishing a Housing Loan Review Committee for the City of Yakima for the purpose of reviewing and advising the City Manager regarding housing loan applications filed through the Office of Neighborhood Development Services. 6 14.9 MAY 19, 1998 *17. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM FINANCE REGARDING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOURTH QUARTER 1997 AND RESOLUTION WRITING OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS SINCE 1994 The Accounts Receivable Status Report through the 4th quarter of 1997 was accepted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -76, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of certain uncollectable accounts due to various funds of the City. *18. ACCEPTANCE OF 1998 FIRST QUARTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) AND LABOR REPORT The First Quarter 1998 Capital Improvement Projects and Labor Report was accepted. *19. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR: A. BARTRAM REZONE FOR JUNE 2, 1998 June 2, 1998 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Bartram rezone located at 2108, 2110 and 2202 W. Lincoln Avenue. B. TWEEDY REZONE FOR JUNE 2, 1998 June 2, 1998 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Tweedy rezone located at 1107 Cornell Avenue. C. SCHWERDTFEGER REZONE FOR JULY 7, 1998 July 7, 1998 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Schwerdtfeger rezone located between Englewood and Fairbanks Avenues, west of North 37 Avenue, at 3700 Fairbanks Avenue. *20. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING TRANSIT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME LOCAL '1122 UNIFORMED TRANSIT EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -77, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of Yakima to execute the 1998- 1999 collective bargaining agreement with the Washington State Council of County and City Employees representing Local 1122 Uniformed Transit Employees of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO. 7 150 MAY 19, 1998 B. ORDINANCE AMENDING CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 98 -21, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 1, 1998; amending Subsection 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 G, and 2.20.110 I, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. C. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AFSCME TRANSIT LABOR SETTLEMENT (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS TIME) An Ordinance amending the 1998 budget and appropriating funds for the AFSCME Transit labor settlement, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until June 2, 1998. 21. OTHER BUSINESS Since the AWC Annual Meeting on legislative priorities will be held on June 16, 1998, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO CHANGE THE JUNE 16 MEETING TO JUNE 23, 1998. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. There was discussion about the study session scheduled to receive the Citizens Transit Committee report. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO DESIGNATE COUNCIL MEMBERS BUCHANAN, PLACE, AND SIMS AS DELEGATES TO THE AWC ANNUAL MEETING; DICK ZAIS AS FIRST ALTERNATE AND GLENN RICE AS SECOND ALTERNATE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. A. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING TESTIMONY GIVEN TO RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION CONGRESSIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE IN WASHINGTON DC CONCERNING REAUTHORIZATION OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD City Attorney Paolella outlined his recent trip to Washington D.C. to talk to the Railroad Transportation Sub - Committee during oversight hearings on the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) Reauthorization. The issues Mr. Paolella elaborated on during his testimony include the preemption of public health and safety law, the Surface Transportation Board approval process of railroad operations, and the lack of accountability of the STB. Mr. Paolella also ' directed the Railroad Transportation Subcommittee's attention to defects in the existing federal public hearing process, as it relates to testimony from affected cities and conflicting compliance requirements between two federal agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB). He indicated complete federal power was the essence of the hearing; however, identifying and 8 151 MAY 19, 1998 mitigating the impacts was also recognized, as well as who should be allocated the costs of the mitigation. Information Items: • Items of information provided to Council were: Press Release regarding Washington Uniform Crime Reports 1997 Preliminary Annual Crime Report Release; Monthly Street Operations Report for April 1998; and Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for January 1998. Distributed 5/19/98: Human Resources Division Monthly Status Report for April 1998 and May 14, 1998 letter from Dan Fortier, New York Life, protesting license issued to JEM to block alley between A and B Streets. 22. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION A. I -82 PROPERTY B. CBD PROPERTY C. CITY LAND It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 23. ADJOURNMENT • Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. z READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: /C. CIL MEP J DATE , I 4 . I , _ 04 7 ME 7 - E R DATE ATTEST: G ehl — �� J CITY CLERK ERK / JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and videotape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 9