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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/1998 Business Meeting 244 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 15, 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, 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 The Invocation was given by Mayor Puccinelli, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Sims. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) • Yakima, Wash. Week Mayor Puccinelli proclaimed September 13 -19, 1998 as Yakima, Wash. Week to recognize the motion picture, "Yakima, Wash. ", that was filmed in Yakima and directed and produced by two former Yakima Valley residents. The premier showing will be at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, September 12, 1998. • Constitution Week Council Member Klingele read the proclamation declaring September 17 -23, 1998 as Constitution Week. He reminded all citizens of the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of American citizenship. Mary Harvey, Narcissa Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution, accepted the proclamation and explained this year is the 211 anniversary of the, signing of the Constitution'. • Literacy Awareness Month Council Member Place read the proclamation declaring the month of September as Literacy Awareness Month. Yakima Literacy Coalition and Zonta International are promoting literacy awareness in Yakima as part of a state and national reading programs. Sister Gillette accepted the proclamation. 245 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 • Yakima Kids Day Council Member Buchanan read the proclamation declaring September 20, 1998 as Yakima Kids Day. He encouraged the community to participate with young people and recognize the . importance of children as a natural resource for the best interest of the community. A representative from CANCY accepted the proclamation. • Yakima Greenway Month Council Member Buchanan read the proclamation declaring September 1998 as Yakima Greenway Month. Cec Vogt, Executive Director of the Greenway Foundation, accepted the • proclamation and invited the Council to visit Greenway facilities and attend activities planned during the month. • Glen Mize Recognition • Don Blesio, Chief of Police, introduced Glenn Mize and noted his devotion, dedication, and outstanding community service during his 13 years with the On -Guard Program. Mayor Puccinelli presented a certificate of recognition to Mr. Mize, who accepted the award and encouraged others to participate in the On -Guard program. 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 was the consensus of the Council to add Agenda Items Nos: 12 and 22 and to remove Agenda Item No. 18B 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 BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs proceeded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 BUSINESS MEETING AND AMENDED AUGUST 18, 1998 STUDY SESSION The minutes of the September 1, 1998 Business meeting and the August 18, 1998 Study Session, as amended, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 2 246 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 6.. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION OF UNDEVELOPED ALLEYWAY AT VOELKER AND LEDWICH AVENUES, PIERCE AND KING STREETS, REQUESTED BY DEBRA POTTER AND NEIGHBORS This being the time set for the public hearing, Dan Valoff, • Associate Planner, summarized the vacation 'request for the 20 -foot wide alleyway. The Hearing Examiner reviewed the application at a Public Hearing on July 23, 1998; one person spoke in opposition to the right -of -way vacation. The Hearing Examiner's recommendation is to deny the petition, and City staff agrees with that recommendation. Mr. Valoff answered several questions posed by Council Member Barnett concerning sewer and irrigation utility pipes currently located in the alleyway. Mayor Puccinelli opened the public hearing and invited testimony from the audience. Ron Wilson, 1614 Voelker Avenue, spoke in favor of the Right -of -Way Vacation. He feels if the alley was vacated then the property would be more secure. He feels the utilities are in a poor location, but would be willing to grant an easement so they could be maintained. Eric Zahler, who owns property at 1606, 1608, and 1620 Voelker Avenue, spoke against vacating the alleyway. He feels the easement should remain so the utilities can be maintained. Ruth Zahler, 1606 Voelker Avenue, spoke against the Right- of -Way Vacation. She feels it would be in the neighborhood's best interest to leave it the way it is. There being no one, else wishing to comment, Mayor Puccinelli closed the public hearing. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 7. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 1113 SOUTH 18 STREET, REQUESTED BY WENDY HOLLINGSWORTH dba CIRCLE "H" RV RANCH, INC. This being the time set for the public meeting, Dan Valoff briefly summarized the three components included in the master application. The applicant has requested a rezone of 3 247 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 2.85 acres from R -2, Two - Family Residential, to M -1, Light Industrial, for the purpose of adding 20 RV camping spaces to the existing RV Park. A Class 2 review is required for the RV campground expansion in the M -1 zoning district. A Class 3 review is required to allow an amusement park on the 1.50 -acre parcel, also currently zoned M -1, located immediately west of I -82. Mr. Valoff noted that this amusement area will consist of a miniature golf course, a go -cart track, bumper boats, a tennis court /basketball court, a video arcade, and a snackbar with covered picnic areas. The project was reviewed at a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on July 23, 1998. There was no opposition to the proposal. On August 13, 1998, the Hearing Examiner rendered his recommendation to approve the requested rezone and master application for the expansion of the RV park and amusement park. The staff recommendation to the Council is to . uphold the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and direct legal staff to prepare the appropriate legislation. Clarifying several points for Council Members Barnett and Place, Mr. Valoff described the issues surrounding the LaSalle Street deed exception. He also provided background information about the zoning discrepancy involving the undeveloped phase of the RV park. That land reverted to R -2 zoning when the Planned Development zoning district was eliminated following the adoption of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (UAZO) in the late 1980s. Mayor Puccinelli opened the public meeting and invited comments from the audience. Wanda Schmidt, 1623 Ledwich, wanted to comment about Agenda Item No. 6, the Right -Of -Way Vacation request. Since the Council had already taken action on that item, she was advised the application had been denied. There being no one wishing to comment about the Hollingsworth Master application, Mayor Puccinelli closed the public meeting. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION AND DIRECT LEGAL STAFF TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 4 241 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Lynne Kittelson directed attention to a previous Council action allowing the removal of two trees in order to move a house onto property located at 310 North 9 Street. She described the run -down condition of that property. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE AND PURCHASE OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, directed attention to the 1998 Water /Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds that were authorized for issuance in August 1998. He reported the issue was marketed to investors and because of the bond market and strong marketing, an exceptional rate was received, 11% for refunded issues for a $500,000 savings. Mr. Hanson and Alan Granberg, with Seattle Northwest Securities, responded to questions from the Council concerning redemption rates and payments as it relates to refinancing the bonds. City Manager Zais explained the bond line is a level payment over the entire life of the bonds. Resolution No. R -98 -132 having been read by title it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY KLINGELE TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Comments were made that the 4.5% interest rate for Revenue bonds is extraordinary. RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -138, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution and delivery of a contract for purchase of the City's water and sewer revenue and refunding bonds, 1998, in the aggregate principal amount of [$7,945,000], fixing certain terms of the bonds, providing for the refunding of certain outstanding revenue bonds, approving the form of the official statement therefor and the distribution thereof, and ratifying certain acts and proceedings. 10. ACCEPT REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REGARDING PETITION FOR NORTH 45 AVENUE DEAD -END BARRIER, NORTH OF BARGE ST. ' Shelley Willson, Acting Streets and Traffic Operations Manager, explained this report originated from a petition from residents of 45 Avenue who wanted to barricade the street because of traffic impacts. During the process of talking with the neighborhood, there are some people who did not want a barricade installed. The staff recommendation is • that Council: (1) not direct staff to act on the citizen request for installation of a barricade on North 45 Avenue, north of Barge Street; (2) request Police to provide 5 249 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 periodic traffic enforcement; and (3) encourage the neighborhood to participate in the Neighborhood Speed Watch Program. Staff also recommends placing this neighborhood on the list with forty -five other areas interested in neighborhood calming devices. Mayor Puccinelli invited comments from the audience. Peggy Tait, 7 South 45 Avenue, noted . that she realizes that 45 Avenue is the only route that traffic can take to get through from 42 Avenue through 48 Avenue. She pointed out that 46 Avenue is a dead -end street and is barricaded and the fire and garbage service is handled just fine. She objected to maintaining the current status quo and feels it is not fair when 22 households had signed the petition. Participating in the Speed Watch program is not acceptable to her. She complained about those who speed, saying the average speed is 27 mph and it is faster. She feels the law should be enforced especially since middle school students . walk this route to school. She reported that staff did their study after school was dismissed and,at the wrong time of day. Council Member Barnett asked staff to clarify Alternative One. He pointed out that traffic enforcement and calming devices would be beyond the current status quo. Anita Monoian, 1 North 44 Avenue, spoke against the barricade because of safety issues. She referred to the Chestnut pedestrian and bike route and feels it would not be as safe if a barricade is put in place. Jeanne Crawford, 2 .North 44 Avenue, agreed with the staff report. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, urged the Council to take action about speeding, occurring all over the city. Warren Sutliff, owner of property between Barge and Summitview Avenue, feels a closure of 45 Avenue would be detrimental to his plans to subdivide his property. He also feels that traffic would be forced onto Chestnut and that would not be a good idea. He also agrees with the staff report. Leona Regimbal, 4 North 44 Avenue, spoke against the barricade because of the lack of visibility. She feels that Summitview is much easier to access than 40 Avenue: She suggested an LID be done for 45 Avenue to widen the street. 6 250 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 Shelley Willson explained that the speed studies were done last fall and speed data was gathered when school was in session. The rest was done this summer. She also reported that stop signs are not warranted in these areas. She responded to questions posed by members of the Council concerning traffic calming devices. She indicated that 45 Avenue does not have curbs or gutters, and the traffic calming bumps would not be effective because cars could drive around them. There was a considerable amount of discussion concerning the various types of traffic calming devices, that the problem is not being solved but being moved around, and the large number of requests received from all areas of the city. City Manager Zais noted that during budget development, the arterial street fund would receive some funding for traffic calming devices in next year's budget. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ACCEPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Sims voting nay. Council Member Buchanan asked if a traffic light is warranted at 40 and Chestnut. Shelley Willson indicated that all the alternatives would be considered when those are warranted. 11. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL TRANSIT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, reported the Council Transit Committee has reviewed the Citizen Transit Task Force recommendations and the public comments from the September 1, 1998 public hearing. It was the consensus of the Council for Mr. Schultz to summarize each Task Force recommendation, then receive comments from the audience, and finally Council will vote on the recommendation. The first recommendation is to reduce the number of Dial -A- Ride (DAR) eligible clients to 1% of the total City population. Mr. Schultz reported that a consultant has been hired to help modify the DAR application process and to • refine certain issues with Access Paratransit, the City's current paratransit contractor. As part of that review, new criteria will be added to the application. This new information will help assess an individual's ability to access public transportation and determine certain transportation needs based on an individual's disability. 7 251 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 Council Member Sims pointed out that recommendations one and three are related and need to be coordinated. It should be determined whether there would be enough people to utilize wheelchair lifts to make it feasible to retrofit the existing buses. Equally important, would it make economic sense to add curb cuts or other provisions to eliminate certain barriers or obstacles that those with disability encounter. Depending on the outcome of that review, Council Member Sims suggested sharpening the criteria for DAR eligibility. After that screening process, a determination could be made whether to retrofit the buses or not. Discussion continued about the capabilities of the existing buses and how Yakima Transit's ridership compares to other cities; then Mayor Puccinelli invited comments from the audience. Mary McDaniels, 906 South 80 Avenue, a transit user and a . Dial -A -Ride user, feels DAR eligibility should be reviewed to determine whether it is cost effective. At the same time she feels peoples' rights should be protected. Ms. McDaniels also indicated that she doubts there are very many users who are abusing the DAR system. There being no one else from the audience who wished to comment, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO ESTABLISH A GOAL TO ACCOMPLISH A REASONABLE DAR PERCENTAGE THAT INVOLVES OUR CURRENT DECISION ON RETROFITTING THE EXISTING BUSES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The Council considered the second recommendation, to purchase buses with seating to accommodate 85% of the peak ridership by route. Bill Schultz reported that the Council Transit Committee decided to only consider buses that could be readily obtained through current contracts with other transit systems or through the State. This would avoid a lot of time and costs of going out to bid. Two buses met that criterion. One is referred to as the Blue Bird Transhuttle CS model; the other one is referred to as a cutaway, also known as the Aerotech, built by Eldorado National. Mr. Schultz described the criteria they considered when they originally chose the Blue Bird bus from what was available. On paper that vehicle appeared to be the best of the two choices because it is heavy duty, its gross vehicle weight 8 252 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 is higher, it is steel bodied, and has a large diesel engine. However, reports received just one hour before this meeting are not good. Two transit systems within Washington, which have experience using the Blue Bird Transhuttle CS model bus, indicated that the maintenance costs on this model are very labor intensive and problems have been found in other systems within the bus. Their advice is to avoid that particular model. Following Mr. Schultz's comments there was an extensive discussion about the clack of useful operating cost information on the two buses under consideration. Mr. Schultz described some of the challenges associated with finding comparable statistics. Not having complete, accurate data was disturbing and disappointing; therefore, City Manager Zais requested more time to develop another recommendation to the Council. Council Member Beauchamp pointed out that cutaway buses have been successfully used all over the country in car rental agencies, hotels, and as airport shuttles. He feels they would be the viable way to go. Council Member Buchanan feels the stop and go routes of Yakima's Transit system requires a bus to serve that purpose. He suggested looking into other models from the manufacturer. There was discussion about the price information for the Blue Bird buses. Mr. Schultz explained the price came from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) from a Florida State bid. The cost per bus is $80,000 to a little more than $100,000 before taxes and additional options. Funding for the buses will come from a capital grant. Mr. Schultz estimated the federal share to be something over $886,000. The grant application needs to be submitted by the end of September in order to receive funding for the next fiscal year which starts October 1, 1998. It was the consensus of the Council that a decision should not be made in haste, and they asked Mr. Schultz for a staff recommendation. Mr. Schultz noted that he does not recommend a cutaway type bus for the City's fixed route system. Since the Task Force's recommendation ultimately led to considering smaller buses, staff chose buses with the most heavy -duty type chassis and higher gross vehicle weight 9 253 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 from what they had to choose from. City Manager Zais noted that since new information has come to light, it is premature for the Council to decide the issue at this meeting. There was continued discussion about choosing the right bus. Bruce Smith, Chairman of the Citizens Transit Task Force, urged the Council to buy the Eldorado National Aerotech bus at $67,000; he pointed out that it operates for about $45 an hour, which includes depreciation, as opposed to $80 an hour for operating costs that the City currently pays. Mr. Smith explained he was under the impression that staff supported the Task Force's recommendation to buy the Aerotech bus. Mr. Smith also reported that the statistics, documentation of price, and other information for the Aerotech are available from the Tri- Cities. He again urged the Council to choose the Aerotech and not delay this decision. Al DeAtley, a member of the Citizen's Transit Task Force, urged the Council to choose the Aerotech. He indicated that WSDOT has a compiled list of operational cost information on file from all transit districts in the state. He reported that Pullman, Walla Walla, and Olympia could also provide the needed operating cost information. Those cities are using cutaway buses on fixed routes; it seems to be a way of the future. Ernie Berger, a member of the Citizen's Transit Task Force, summarized a conversation he had with the Finance Director from Walla Walla about their experience using cutaway buses in their PTBA area. He was impressed with the low operating costs, the low initial costs to buy the buses, and how well the local citizens and staff received the cutaway buses. ' Bruce Smith briefly explained what is meant by cost per revenue hour, cost per hour to operate, and the capacity percentage. He urged the Council to choose the smaller buses because hundreds of thousands of dollars could be saved by switching to them. He pointed out that they are already handicapped, wheelchair accessible and there will be plenty of seating for the passengers. Council Member Beauchamp spoke in favor of the Citizens Task Force's recommendation and it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO MOVE TOWARD THE CUTAWAY AND PURCHASE THE AEROTECH ELDORADO NATIONAL AT $69,000. There was 10 254 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 continued discussion and Mr. Smith described the AeroTech and the Aero Elite buses. He explained the base price for the AeroTech is approximately $66,000; however, fixed route options would need to be added, so the cost will be about $69,000. He also noted that these are not heavy -duty vehicles, and the replacement schedule will be accelerated to about every our years; however, the operating cost savings will pay for that replacement. City Manager Zais pointed out that staff doesn't have an alternative recommendation, leaving the Task Force's recommendation by itself. Mary McDaniels again approached the podium and urged the Council to review the safety aspects of the cutaway buses. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, urged the Council to follow staff's recommendation to not use cutaway buses for the fixed route system. Council Member Buchanan explained he would abstain from voting on this issue because more information is needed. He would like to have specifications provided on the Aerotech. In light of reservations from other Council members, Council Member Beauchamp withdrew his motion and Council Member Barnett withdrew his second. There was an extensive discussion about several issues including submitting the grant application with a generic budget request with an amendment submitted later to reflect Council's decision on the specific bus and developing a recommendation by the October 6th Business Meeting. Since the grant doesn't limit the type of bus, it was the consensus of the group to submit a generic application requesting the maximum cost for a bus, subject to adjustment if necessary. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PLACE, THAT THE GRANT APPLICATION BE SUBMITTED AND THE DETAILS REFINED AS MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AND A DECISION IS MADE AS TO THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF BUS. Mr. DeAtley requested that staff thoroughly check out the safety issue to see if there are any hidden insurance costs. Mr. Smith indicated he would provide backup documentation for their proposal. After Mayor Puccinelli passed the gavel to Assistant Mayor Place, it was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THAT THE INFORMATION BE RECEIVED BY THE OCTOBER 6TH MEETING. The motion carried by a 6 -0 voice vote; Buchanan abstaining. The question was called for a vote on the motion as amended. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Klingele and Barnett voting nay. 11 255 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 After briefly discussing Recommendation No. 3, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PROVIDE FOR RETROFITTING 11 BUSES WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. I/ After briefly discussing Recommendation No. 4, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR AN INCREASE IN THE BASE FARE TO $1.00 AND DAR FARE TO $2.00. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Directing attention to Recommendation No. 5, it was MOVED BY PLACE, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ELIMINATE THE 10 -DAY GRACE PERIOD FOR THE MONTHLY PURCHASED TICKETS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. After briefly discussing the possibility, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE VARIOUS FARE STRUCTURES. Council Member Sims requested this be done some time after the November election to see what the outcome is of Referendum 49. Discussion took place concerning pass riders and DAR riders that ride the bus for free. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a 6 -1 voice vote; Klingele voting nay. Concerning Recommendation No. 5 to reduce fleet size to meet federal policy, it was noted that this has already been accomplished with the elimination of the three non - working buses. It was MOVED BY PLACE, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS RECOMMENDATION HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE ELIMINATION OF THREE BUSES THAT ARE NOT LONGER FUNCTIONING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Recommendation No. 6 is to reduce Sunday DAR service and service on non - transit holidays. After a brief discussion about the issue, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT A REPORT BE PREPARED OUTLINING EACH SUNDAY AND NON - TRANSIT SERVICE HOLIDAY SO THEY CAN BE VOTED ON INDIVIDUALLY TO BRING BACK AT THE OCTOBER 6 MEETING. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Place voting nay. The next recommendation is to consider Access Paratransit's proposal for a one -year demonstration contract to operate Fixed Routes 3 and 10. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY I/ BUCHANAN, TO DENY ACCESS PARATRANSIT'S OFFER TO TAKE OVER ROUTES 3 AND 10. Council Member Place feels there is not enough information available on this proposal to vote on 12 • 256 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 this at this time. For clarification Council Member Sims asked if this offer is denied, does this mean the City is not even going to research the question with regard to future contracts. Council Member Klingele feels it won't reduce the opportunity for future contract consideration, but this is the wrong time for this kind of proposal. The cost of staff time would overrule any contract savings. Council Member Buchanan pointed out that when this subject came up in the past, it ended up in labor negotiations and it probably would end up that way this time. City Manager Zais explained what would probably happen if the Council approved it, denied it, or deferred it indefinitely pending review with labor unions on the issues and questions that are still outstanding. Council Member Barnett pointed out that any demonstration project would have to be competitively bid. City Manager Zais explained that in addition to the competitive bidding requirement, there are legal issues involved in negotiating the impact and the effects of any contracted services. Council Member Buchanan noted that any legal ramifications would need to be determined. This is not the right time for this specific proposal; however, this issue can be brought up again, but not with just one provider. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, THAT INFORMATION ON A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND CONTRACTING OUT BE BROUGHT BACK TO COUNCIL. The motion failed by a 3 -4 voice vote; Buchanan, Klingele, Place, and Sims voting nay. Several members of the Council noted that this issue can still be brought up, but first it should be studied further to determine how it could work through the legal process. In the past this issue has been discussed and each time has been a case of if it is contracted out people have to be put in equivalent jobs either in Yakima or in some other city, and that gets very expensive. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO HAVE STAFF COME BACK AT A LATER DATE AS IT RELATES TO LABOR ISSUES ON CONTRACTING OUT WITH INCLUSION OF THE DEMONSTRATION ISSUES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Sims explained that Route 10 was started as a demonstration project in the 1980s; it was questionable whether it is of any use; its average ridership is two. He feels that it should not continue. The Transit Division has been asked to look at a more effective way to use Route 10 13 257 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 funds to access high- density areas of either care units or adult living facilities. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED. BY PLACE, TO FOLLOW PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES TO CONSIDER THE ELIMINATION OF ROUTE 10 AND PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE SPECIAL FOCUS ROUTE TO BETTER SERVE THE CITIZENS OF YAKIMA. This I/ issue was not included in the Transit Task Force's recommendations and since it is a possible change in service proposal then, a public hearing will be required. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *12. CONSIDERATION OF 1997 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AND EVALUATION REPORT The Council accepted the 1997 Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report and Evaluation Report. 13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS DEBRIS AND ABATEMENT PROGRAM • Jack Lovell, Acting Code Administration Manager, reported three properties were removed from the list: 615 South 14 Avenue, 3409 Taylor Way, and 2919 River Road. Responding to a question from Council Member Place, Mr. Lovell explained complaints are received and then investigated for many of the weedy lots. There being no one on the list available for comment, and Resolution No. R -98 -133 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -133, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. • *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -134, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus property owned by the City. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HUIBREGTSE LOUMAN I/ ASSOCIATES FOR COMPLETION OF I -82 /GATEWAY PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -135, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of 14 258 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 Yakima to execute Contract Amendment No. 8, amending Supplemental Agreement to the Local Agency Agreement 94 -57 with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers for professional engineering services on the I -82 /Yakima Avenue project in the City of Yakima, City project 1847. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, WASHINGTON INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR CITY WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -136, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute an Agreement between the City of Yakima and the State of Washington Department of Information Systems, Washington Interactive Technologies, for the purpose of website development. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND QUARTER 1998 CLAIMS REPORT RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -137, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 2 Quarter 1998 Insurance claims Report. 18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR: *A. JIM McKINNEY The staff recommendation to issue a taxi driver's license to Jim McKinney was accepted. B. JAMES O'BRIEN Council Member Place. pulled this item from the Consent Agenda to express concerns about obligations to protect our citizens. This gentleman has had more than three speeding violations. Don Blesio, Chief of Police, explained there is an error on the list. One occurred in 1997 so that last violation occurred more than one and a half years ago. After further discussion about the applicant's driving record, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Place voting nay. It was noted that this issue should be brought up as a cautionary warning to taxi drivers that consideration is given to the number of violations issued. *19. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1998 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE (BUDGET) REPORT The Second Quarter 1998 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was accepted and approved. 15 259 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 *20. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR ADELINE PROPERTY DEMOLITION PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V-B—ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the City Engineer, dated September 15, 1998, I with respect to the completion of the work on the demolition of two buildings (former Adeline property), performed by I Northwest Regional Services, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *21. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR OCTOBER 6, 1998 FOR: A. REZONE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 3300 WEST NOB HILL BLVD. B. CONSIDERATION OF HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 2701 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE, REQUESTED BY EPIC October 6, 1998 was set as the date of public meetings for the rezone of City -owned property at 3300 West Nob Hill Boulevard and for the rezone of property at 2701 Englewood Avenue, requested by EPIC *22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE SEPA AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 98 -40, AN ORDINANCE relating to local administrative appeal procedures . under the State Environmental Policy Act; and amending YMC 6.88.170 to be consistent with RCW 43..21C.075. *23. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR NEW STAGE LIGHTING AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE An Ordinance amending the 1998 budget and appropriating funds for new stage lighting at the Capitol Theatre, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -41, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1998 bu I/ for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $30,000 within the 171 Capitol Theatre Fund for expenditure during 1998 to purchase and install a new stage lighting control board. 24. OTHER BUSINESS There were no items for business brought up for discussion. 16 260 SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 Information Items: Items of information provided for Council were: News Release regarding the repaving of several city streets beginning September 14, 1998; Agenda for the September 21, 1998 Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (COG) Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its August 17, 1998 meeting. Agenda for the September 16, 1998 COG General Membership meeting and minutes of its May 20, 1998 meeting; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for July 1998; Monthly Code Administration Division Report for August 1998; City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of September 15, 1998. 8/27/98; Meeting Reminder for the September 17 and 24, 1998 Yakima Friendly Tree Committee meetings; and Agenda for the September 14, 1998 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its July 13, 1998 meeting. 25. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, 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. 26. ADJOURNMENT • Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: ( /2/-7-Pt? COUNI1 L MEM 1 DATE AI ' R DATE ATTEST: / / .�� f fc 3„ ,�' �2� -e��� �, coic , 1 , _ . �1 CITY CLERK JOHN ' CCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and videotape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office. 17