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Home My WebLink About09/05/2000 Business Meeting 439 • CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 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 Mary Place, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Larry Mattson, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Member Buchanan absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and Acting City Clerk Watkins were also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE An Invocation was given by Council Member Puccinelli, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Mattson. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS • UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING Mr. Terry Raspberry accepted this proclamation and talked about the United Way Day of Caring activities scheduled for September 6, 2000. He introduced Glenn Phillips, Executive Director of United Way, who distributed t- shirts to the City Council. • 4 SPECIAL RECOGNITION: A. YARD OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION Lynn Quesenbury, Parks and Recreation Administrative Specialist, announced the Yard -of- the -Month recipients: Zone 1, Northwest Yakima Lee & Janice Gipson, 1115 N. 23rd Ave. Zone 2, Northeast Yakima Fae Foran, 507 E. Lincoln Ave. Zone 3, Southwest Yakima Kathy Coffey, 201 S. 28th Ave. Zone 4, Southeast Yakima Nestor & Maria Chavez, 710 Race Street Following a video showing the yards of the month, a certificate was presented to those recipients present to accept. 4 4 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 B. POOL PALS 200'0 RECOGNITION Debbie Wadleigh, Aquatics Supervisor, explained that the Pool Pals program was designed to purchase pool passes for children who were unable to do so themselves. She thanked and presented certificates to: West Valley Lions Club; Marie Kollmeyer, Shawn Murrow, DelMonte; McGuire Lumber; Butterfield Broadcasting; AARP Chapter #875; Yakima South Central Labor Council - AFL -CIO; Linda Lee Brown, Mid -State Glass; Dietzen & Lakey, Jack Horner Electric, and The Watermill. She also thanked KIMA and Ken Messer for donating advertising for the program and Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, for her support. Jordan Linderwood, 1713 Pleasant Avenue, was a recipient of a pool pass and talked about how much fun he had in the pools during the summer months. C. SUMMER POOL OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIPS Debbie Wadleigh, Aquatics Supervisor, thanked United Way, YMCA, and Providence Medical Center for their contributions toward summer pool operations. The YMCA ran Miller Pool during the summer and United Way and Providence contributed to help keep Lion's Pool open during the summer months. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Place 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 to add Items Nos. 17A and B. • The Acting City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call, vote; Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15, 2000 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the August 15, 2000 Business meeting 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 audience participation. 2 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 441 7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION TO VACATE RIGHT -OF -WAY (ALLEY) AT ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH REQUESTED BY THE CORPORATION OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOP OF YAKIMA (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED) This being the time set for the public hearing, Bruce Benson, City Planning, provided background information on the vacation. He said the vacation was located on the west side, running north - south, of the church. The request was to construct part of the new church over a portion of the City's right -of -way. He explained there were no City improvements in the ally, therefore no compensation was required. This vacation would not interfere " with utility lines. He advised that staff concurs with the Hearing Examiner's recommendation. Mayor Place opened the public hearing. Father Pat Carroll said the church had burned on July 30, 1999 and they needed to build a larger one in its place increasing capacity to 1,000. He said the construction will not take over any part of the playground, but will take away some parking. There being no one else wishing to testify, Mayor Place closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 2000 -34 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -34, AN ORDINANCE vacating the 20- foot -wide City of Yakima right -of -way constituting the unnamed alley between "B" Street and Lincoln in Block 68 at St. Joseph parish. 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON SIX -YEAR TRANSIT CAPITAL PLAN /BUS REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2001 -2006 (CONTINUED FROM 8/15/00. SEE RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAN.) This being the time set for a public hearing on the Six -Year Transit Capital Plan /Bus Replacement Program for 2001 -2006, Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, provided background information on the hearing process and suggested the hearing be continued until staff knows more about the ergonomics issue of the pedal location on the buses. Richard Wonner, Fleet Manager, reviewed the report provided to Council that analyzed the costs of the small buses versus the cost of larger buses. Council Member Puccinelli suggested this issue be tabled until after the election. Mr. Waarvick said that ultimately some issues hinge on the outcome of Initiative 745. Council Member Sims commented there are several issues that need to be discussed, for which the information is not yet available. He said there is uncertainty about the manufacturer's liability in the ergonomics area and Council should move forward to get better data on costs and finding an adequate bus. He said they could discuss some issues, but other items would need to be continued. Mr. Wonner 3 • 442 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 said a meeting regarding the ergonomics issue is scheduled for the week of September 25th. Mr. Waarvick reported that staff has also scheduled a meeting with Yakima School District officials, per Council request. There was some discussion about the down time and efficiency of small buses. Council Member Mattson said he is concerned about the future liability on the vehicles and about the spare ratio. Mr. Wonner said that the current spare ratio is adequate. Mayor Place opened the public hearing. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, said she is also concerned about the spare ratio. She asked what would happen if a larger bus breaks down, how could it be replaced with a smaller bus? She expressed concern about meeting deadlines for funding if this item was continued. Mr. Waarvick assured her that there is an opportunity in December to qualify for funding. Aileen Kane, 701 South 14th Avenue, said the City needs buses that do not break down and buses that do not hurt the drivers' backs. She said the small buses are going to have problems in bad weather. There being no one else wishing to testify, it was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO A FUTURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. 9. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING AHTANUM TRUNK LINE /APPLE TREE DEVELOPMENT: (Continued from 8/15/00) A. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A UTILITY REVENUE BOND AND EXECUTION OF A SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT City Manager Zais gave background information about the Apple Tree Development. He noted it was a public /private partnership and the developer is stepping forward to fund, through the receipts of the income stream, a revenue bond that enables the necessary infrastructure of the full line to be installed. This bond will be paid back over a period of up to 40 years. In return, the City is offering options including waivers and reduction in connection charge fees. Doug Mayo, Wastewater Manager, described the area for the pipeline project. He said this project allows wastewater service to the Ahtanum area and everything in between. He explained that this area currently has septic problems and needs wastewater services. Capacity issues were discussed as to whether or not the Wastewater Treatment Plant has enough capacity to handle incoming sewage. Mr. Mayo responded that the wastewater plant could handle what is currently proposed; however, as the City grows, the plant would need to be upgraded. He explained that a portion of the connection fees is earmarked for treatment capacity which should allow for expansion before 4 443 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 it is needed. Mr. Mayo also said that a document is coming to Council within the next 6 weeks that would discuss the Wastewater Treatment Plant capacity and capital facility needs for the next 40 -50 years. Council Member Mattson commented that this agreement was well done and would hopefully provide the basis for better land use planning and could be used as a tool to address health and safety issues, ESA and stormwater regulations as well as serve as a model for intergovernmental cooperation. City Manager Zais noted that, with regard to capacity issues, the plan is to build a pipe large enough to handle future needs. The plant does not currently have the capacity to accept the entire urban area, but the City is building towards that ability. He explained the City -owned right-of-way' for this construction is from the Yakima Valley Trolley line and that the County has offered to work with the City regarding any right -of- way issues that may arise. Mayor Place suggested putting a pathway on top of the line. Council Member Mattson agreed that was a good idea and suggested the City's grant writer could possibly find some funding for a pathway. Council Member Barnett reminded Council to keep the 4(d) rules in mind with regard to creating a pathway. Jamie Carmody, attorney for the developer, thanked City staff and emphasized that the project would benefit the community. He noted that Apple Tree was providing nearly $2.2 million worth of public infrastructure improvement. Ordinance 2000 -35 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -35, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, authorizing the issuance and sale of Water and Sewer Junior Lien Revenue Bonds of the City in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,500,000, to pay the costs of financing capital improvements to the water and sewerage system and costs of issuance; fixing the form and terms of such bonds; and approving the Sewer Construction and Bond Purchase Agreement. B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HUIBREGTSE LOUMAN ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN SERVICES Resolution R- 2000 -106 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan absent. 5 444 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -106, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Huibregtse, Louman, & Associates (HLA), a civil engineering firm, for the design and construction of the Apple Tree Sewer Extension plans for the City of Yakima. C. MOTION TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE CITY TO 'PROVIDE WASTEWATER SERVICE TO THE AHTANUM SUB -BASIN It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE WASTEWATER SERVICE TO THE AHTANUM SUB - BASIN. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. D. MOTION TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING PERTAINING TO POTENTIAL FUTURE SERVICE TO APPLE TREE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COOLIDGE AND WASHINGTON AVENUE SUB - BASINS It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PERTAINING TO POTENTIAL FUTURE SERVICE TO APPLE TREE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COOLIDGE AND WASHINGTON AVENUE SUB - BASINS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF TREES: A. NORTH 4TH STREET FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF ST. JOSEPH CHURCH RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -107, A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of three Broad Leaf Linden trees located in the City right -of- way at 214 North 4th Street, Yakima, Washington. B. SOUTH 4TH STREET FOR SUNFAIR BUILDING PARKING LOT RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -108, A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of one Locust tree located in the City right -of -way on South 4th Street, in the vicinity of the old KIT Radio Station, Yakima, Washington. *11. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT CITY /COUNTY RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AIRPORT GRANTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO RUNWAY 27 SAFETY AREA AND TO INSTALL VISUAL NAVIGATIONAL AIDS ON THREE RUNWAY ENDS RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -109, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate documents for a $792,000 grant application for improvements to Runway 27 Safety Area and installation of visual navigational aids on three runway ends. 6 445 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 *12. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT CITY /COUNTY RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AIRPORT GRANT TO UPDATE THE AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN (ALP). RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -110, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate documents for a $190,000 grant application to update the Airport Layout Plan. *13. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE STONE CHURCH PUMPING STATION PERFORMED BY JIM NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION (STANDARD MOTION V -B - ACCEPT THE PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the City Engineer, dated August 25, 2000 , with respect to the completion of the work on the Stone Church pumping station, performed by Jim Nichols Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT HOME FUNDS TO ENTERPRISE FOR PROGRESS IN THE COMMUNITY (EPIC) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -111, A RESOLUTION approving a $50,000 grant request from Enterprise for Progress In, the Community (EPIC) to be made from 2000 federal HOME funds to assist with the construction of the of the EPIC Place Project located in the Fruitvale area in Yakima, Washington, and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents, including a grant agreement, between the City of Yakima and EPIC. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -112, A RESOLUTION approving a $5,000 grant request from the Southeast Community Center to be made from federal CDBG funds to assist rents for non - profit organizations utilizing space at the Center, and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents, including a grant agreement, between the City of Yakima and Southeast Community Center. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH CHARRON, INC. FOR UTILIZATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -113, A RESOLUTION authorizing the renewal of a contract with Charron Company, Inc. for utilization of Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids. 7 446 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 *17. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING TRANSIT ROUTE #3: A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH A & A MOTOR COACH TO OPERATE FIXED -ROUTE #3. THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000. RESOLUTION R- 2000 -114, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to extend an agreement with A & A Motorcoach, Inc. whereby said entity shall operate City of Yakima Transit Division Fixed -Route #3 for a period of three additional months ending midnight December 31, 2000. B. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIXED ROUTE #3 CONTRACT EXTENSION (NO ACTION REQUIRED; SECOND READING SCHEDULED 9/19/00) An Ordinance amending the 2000 budget and appropriating funds for Fixed Route #3 contract extension, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until October 3, 2000. *18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND CHANGING PARKING TIME LIMIT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF "B" STREET ACROSS FROM CITY HALL FROM 30 MINUTES TO TWO HOURS ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -36, AN ORDINANCE relating to parking time limits; changing parking time limits for the north side of "B" Street west of Third Street to the alley from thirty minutes to two hours; and amending Sections 9.50.070 and 9.50.090 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *19. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SICK LEAVE POOL PROVISIONS ON LEAVE WITHOUT PAY ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -37, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel; amending the shared employee leave provisions of City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 2.40.110. *20. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES (PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR) ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -38, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for city employees to be effective October 1, 2000; amending Subsection • 2.20:100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.100 D, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B, and 2.20..110 F, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 8 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 4 4 7 *21. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING STATE "IN LIEU" BACKFILL FUNDS FOR REPLACING I -695 MVET REDUCTIONS An Ordinance amending the 2000 budget and appropriating funds for replacing I -695 MVET reductions, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -39, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2000 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations in the General, Economic Development, and Parks Operating Funds for revenues and expenditures relating to State Funding received in -lieu of Initiative 695 MVET revenues in year 2000. *22. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER AIR - COOLING SYSTEM An Ordinance amending the 2000 budget and appropriating funds for the Police Station /Legal Center air - cooling system, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -40, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2000 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $125,000 within the 333 - Law and Justice Capital- Fund for expenditure during 2000 to purchase a replacement chiller unit. 23. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Place reminded Council members of the sign hanging at North 1st Street and I -82 on Wednesday, September 6th at 10:00 A.M. Council Member Sims spoke briefly about the letters the Council had received at their places around the dais from Mr. Moynihan. He asked that Council be kept abreast of the status on this project. Mayor Place said she would like to be involved in the meetings. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Council Meeting Schedule for the week of September 11 -18, 2000; Preliminary Future Council Agenda Items scheduled for September 19, 2000; Public Service Announcement regarding Construction Activities for September 11 through September 16, 2000; Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda for September 11, 2000 meeting; Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority Work Session Agenda and Board Meeting Agenda for September 13, 2000; Hearing Examiner Agenda for September 14, 2000; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Committee Agenda for September 18, 2000; General Membership Meeting Agenda for September 20, 2000, and the General Membership Meeting Minutes from the June 28, and August 21, 2000 9 448 SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 meetings; Damage Claim Report for August 2000; Parks and Recreation Division Monthly Update for August 2000; Planning Division Assignments Pending Report as of September 12, 2000; Special Agenda for Yakima County Children's Oral Health Coalition Meeting, September 13, 2000; Tri -City Herald news article dated 9/7/2000, "Locke Seeks to Avoid Water Rights Lawsuit "; Yakima County Development Association New Vision Fall 2000 Quarterly Update; Economic Development Digest, "Innovations 2000 ", July /August 2000; American Planning Association Annual Conference, October 2 -4, 2000, Preliminary Program and Conference Registration. • 24. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY DISPOSITION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION (allow approximately one hour) It was MOVED BY MATTSON, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPERTY DISPOSITION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR, AND THEN ADJOURN TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION ON MUNICIPAL COURT ISSUES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. At approximately 4:30 p.m. the Acting City Clerk made an announcement to the public that the Executive Session would continue for another 30 minutes. 25. ADJOURNMENT TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER FOR STUDY SESSION REGARDING MUNICIPAL COURT ISSUES Following the conclusion of the Exec/ ive S: .sion, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY :, 4111,1 / WL; , //, / . i7� COUNCIL MEMBER - DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: ' CITY CLERK ARY PLACE, MAYOR An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office. The minutes were prepared by Marketa George - Oliver. 10