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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/1990 Business Meeting (2) 475 • APRIL 24, 1990 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 Pat Berndt, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, George Pechtel, Skip Sewn and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Assistant City Manager Stouder, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Givens also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Sims. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Berndt advised the Council that Jodi Wroblewski from the Parks Department has resigned and accepted a position in Bremerton. Dave Flaherty, Parks and Recreation Manager, announced that the YMCA and the City solicited funds from the United Way to expand the City's summer recreation programs (contracted to the YMCA to administer). The additional $25,000 funding will expand the programs at Martin Luther King Park, Miller Park, Gardner Park, and Garfield Elementary School from four hours per day to six hours and may extend the programs an additional two weeks. Mr. Flaherty stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission met at a special meeting last night to discuss Fisher Park Golf Course. The Commission directed him to recommend that the Council do absolutely nothing at this time. The Commission and staff feel they are being misled about the number of balls actually hitting the Rodvold's property; they feel it is not possible to satisfy the Rodvolds. The Golf Course has been operating satisfactorily for 27 years with no serious problems. Mayor Berndt commented there has been excellent rapport between the Parks and Recreation, YMCA, United Way, the Housing Authority and the Union Gospel Mission. There has been concerned, conscientious effort to help the kids in the community. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Items Nos. 10 and 11 were added to the Consent Agenda. Item No. 17 was removed by citizen request. 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 PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion). *5. • APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 2, 5, 13 AND 15, 1990 AND APRIL 10, 1990 The Council minutes of February 2, 5, 13 and 15, 1990 and April 10, 1990 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. - AAD /1 4 7 6 APRIL 24, 1990 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 7. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING AMENDMENT TO TOWN OF UNION GAP AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO SOUTH BROADWAY SEWER AND WATER SERVICE AREA Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, discussed with the Council the memorandum concerning an amendment to the Union Gap water and sewer service agreement. Union Gap Mayor, Ron Krebs, asked the Council for assistance to meet the needs of the people in the Union Gap area. Terry Ward, Union Gap Engineer . Consultant, stated that Union Gap's water service problem is one of delivery, because of a lack of water distribution lines. Following Council discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the . delivery problem is Union Gap's and should not be taken on by the City of Yakima; but rather annexation should be required when Yakima water and sewer is requested. Larry Mathews, 801 S. 17th Avenue, stated he feels if the homeowners want water service they should be willing to annex; if not, then they shouldn't receive service. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR THE CITY OF YAKIMA RESUMING THE WATER/SEWER SERVICE SOUTH OF WASHINGTON AVENUE, AT LEAST TO PIONEER LANE, AND ANNEXATION BE INITIATED WITHIN THE AFFECTED NEIGHBORHOOD BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGARDING TREE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND FUNDING Dave Flaherty, Parks & Recreation Manager, discussed care and maintenance of existing trees and tree replacement. Council member Pechtel questioned the purchase of a lift truck and asked for other alternatives. Mr. Flaherty stated that to properly maintain the mature trees they need the proper equipment. The maintenance and operations costs were discussed by the Council, with a variety of alternatives discussed. The consensus of the Council was that the "urban forest" is a long term project. The Council is in favor of maintaining the trees, but the problem is financing. Paul Adams, 1306 S. 20th Avenue, a volunteer consultant on trees, addressed the Council with the idea of trees being a resource not a problem. He discussed the possibility of the City receiving grants from the Department of Natural Resources to help with the "urban forest ". He furnished the City with the information on tree maintainance and urban forestry planning. He feels that proper trees can be planted in the right areas of the City to best compliment the area and not cause problems. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO DEFER THIS ISSUE UNTIL A FUTURE DATE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Flaherty stated that a sub- committee of the Parks and Recreation would be suggested to the • Couu to organize a study of the "urban forest". Council member Buchanan suggested a task force to look into this issue. 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM CABLE TV AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING WIRING FOR REMOTE CAMERA IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wendy Warren, Yakima Community TV Programming Coordinator, spoke to the Council concerning rearranging the Council Chambers and the positioning of the cameras to better facilitate use of the TV cameras with as little interference to the Council and audience as possible. After further discussion by the Council regarding pros and cons on the various possibilities, it was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO MOVE FORWARD ON OPTION IW), BUT KEEP THE CURRENT HORSESHOE CONFIGURATION AT THIS TIME. The motion carried by a 5 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Pechtel voting nay. (Option 2 includes three remote controlled cameras mounted overhead. The output of the podium camera would still be available to the TV reporters through video jacks in the rear wall. This AAD /2 4 7 1 APRIL 24, 1990. expanded option requires only one '`staff person to operate the camera controls and video recorder). * 10. PRESENTATION FROM PERSONNEL REGARDING 1989 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT The report from Personnel regarding 1989 Affirmative Action /Contract Compliance Annual Report, was accepted by being placed on the Consent Agenda. *11. PRESENTATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT 1989 ANNUAL REPORT The Fire Department 1989 Annual Report was accepted by being placed on the Consent Agenda. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HUD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT FOR J. I. HAAS, INC. PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. D -5732, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the acceptance of an urban development action grant in connection with the construction of a carbon dioxide hop plant by John I. Haas, Inc. - *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH CHEN NORTHERN, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS: A. CITY OWNED PARCEL RESOLUTION N). D -5733, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing -the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to enter into an Agreement for services to perform an environmental assessment of property owned by the City of Yakima. B. PROPERTY CONSIDERED. FOR ACQUISITION RESOLUTION NO. D -5734, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to enter into an Agreement for services to perform an environmental assessment of property located in the City of Yakima. * 14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO: THE TREE TOP BICYCLE RACE: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF CERTAIN STREETS TO ACCOMMODATE THE 1990 TREE TOP BICYCLE RACE ' RESOLUTION NO. D -5735, A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of certain streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate the "1990 • Tree Top Bicycle Classic ". B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RESOLUTION NO. D -5736, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Tree Top Bicycle Race Committee and the City of Yakima. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION .AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND LOAN AGREEMENT FOR TIETON DRIVE, 4TH - 16TH AVENUES RESOLUTION NO. D -5737, A.RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the Department of Community Development of the State of Washington, for a loan for partial reimbursement of.costs for improvements to Tieton Drive between 16th Avenue and 4th Avenue. AAD /3 478 . APRIL 24, 1990 * 16. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET: A. FIRST QUARTER 1990 BUDGET REPORT The First Quarter 1990 Budget Report was accepted. B. FIRST QUARTER 1990 TREASURY REPORTS (STANDARD MOTION VA; ACCEPT REPORT) The First Quarter 1990 Treasury Report was accepted. 17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UTILITY TAX PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES • Larry Matthews, 807 S. 17th Avenue, asked about the net effect of the changes on the utility tax provisions. City Attorney ,Vanek answered that this Ordinance changes the audit and record keeping function from the City Clerk to the Finance Director, and there is a slight change in the definition of the tax to conform to the State Law and a re- enactment of the ordinance putting into place the State referendum instead of the City referendum procedure. Ordinance No. 3263 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE AS READ BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 3263, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations; establishing referendum procedures; assigning tax audit and collection duties to the Director of Finance and Budget; adding a new Section 5.50.205 to the City of Yakima Municipal Code; repealing Section 5.50.100 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and amending Sections. 5.50.050, 5.50.090, 5.50.150, 5.50.160, 5.50.170 and 5.50.180 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. * 18. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROPERTY PROTECTION BARRIERS AT LINCOLN AND PIERCE AVENUES An Ordinance appropriating funds for •property protection barriers at Lincoln and Pierce Avenue, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3264, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the City of Yakima; making an appropriation of $10,000 in the Arterial .Street Fund for expenditure during 1990 for installation of property protective barriers in the Lincoln /Pierce intersection area. * 19. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL .FUNDING TO REPOWER CITY PUMPER NO. 11 (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance appropriating additional funding to repower City Pumper No. 11, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until May 8, 1990. 20. OTHER BUSINESS It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK TO COUNCIL SOME ALTERNATIVES TO A JOINT CITY /COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY,PECHTEL, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBERS PECHTEL AND SEMON AND MAYOR BERNDT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL COMMITTEE; COUNCIL MEMBER SIMS AS AN ALTERNATE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPOINT AMELIA GARZA OF GRANDVIEW TO FILL THE VACANCY AS THE SECOND CITY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE DRUG COALITION COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. AAD /4 479 APRIL 24'; 1990 Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from Yakima County Coalition for the War on Drugs regarding Letters of support and collaboration for Community Partnership grant application. 4/16/90; Meeting notice for Focus On The Future, April 25, 1990, 7:30 A.M. at the Yakima Center; Meeting notice from Yakima Valley Conference of Governments regarding Yakima Basin Water Quality Preservation Meetings scheduled for April 23, 24 and 25, 1990; Memorandum from the Director of Finance and Budget and Customer Service Manager regarding Chronology of Events on Dog Problem at 1411 Ledwich Avenue. 4/13/90; Article from January 26, 1990 The Wall Street Journal, "Bring on the Wretched Refuse "; Article from March 14, 1990 The Wall Street Journal, "Public Spending for Private Profit "; Letter to Diamond Parking Operations Manager regarding Renegotiation of City Parking Location Agreement. 4/18/90; Yakima Basin Update. April 1990; News Release regarding construction activities on 16th Avenue, Tieton Drive, and 53rd Avenue. 4/20/90; Agenda for April 23, 1990 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting; and Minutes of the March 5, April 11 and April 16, 1990 Yakima Youth Commission meetings. 21. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT TO MAY 1, 1990 AT 12:.00 NOON FOR A LUNCHEON MEETING. AT THE RED LION INN WITH THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 22. ADJOURNMENT . Following the executive session the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:00 P.M. to May 1, 1990 at 12:00 Noon for a Luncheon Meeting at the Red Lion Inn with the Parks and Recreation Commission. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: , v RA ° 1/4/5i 111411 C l• MEMBER DATE • 1,„,„ , 0 5-9/ C'UNCIL MEt a• A E ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Lois Harris - Givens • • • AAD /5