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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1992 Business Meeting 228 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON APRIL 14, 1992 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, Councilmembers Henry Beauchamp (present after 2:04 P.M.), Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and Skip Semon present on roll call. Councilmembers Clarence Barnett and Bernard Sims absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Harris also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Referring to a memo furnished to Council by Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, Councilmember Brado questioned the $100,000 funding from the Water Division and possible future impact of water rates on the Kissel Park project. City Manager Zais and Ty Wick, Water and Irrigation Supervisor, responded that various funding sources within the Water Division capital budget and Public Works Trust Fund money would be used. Councilmember Buchanan responded that for future extensive planned development, additional funding would also be needed. City Manager Zais and Ron Johnson, President of IAFF Union, reported on the progress of the negotiations on the disputes over the Fire Department labor contracts. They both feel these discussions and negotiations have been very successful and have resulted in a tentative agreement. They commended the efforts of the mediator, Fred Rosenberry, which has been helpful to both parties. These negotiations will continue in a couple of weeks. Mayor Berndt proclaimed April 19 -25 as Sexual Assault Awareness Week. The proclamation was accepted by Debbie Ruggles. She thanked the City and the Council for their support. Mayor Berndt proclaimed April 20 -26 as Parliamentary Law Week. The proclamation was accepted by John Klingele. He thanked the Council and City and commented that Roberts Rules of Order is used by 88% of organizations. Councilmember Semon announced that on Wednesday evening, in the Council Chambers, there would be a public meeting held by 229 the Community Program Advisory. concerning cable television. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Councilmembers or citizens present. Mayor Berndt made the Council aware that Item No. 15D was an Off - Agenda Item, concerning the softball fence improvement for Parks and Recreation. It was the consensus of the Council to add Off- Agenda Item No. 15D and remove Item No. 5 from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, 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 MARCH 10, 1992 ADJOURNED MEETING AND MARCH 24, 1992 BUSINESS MEETING Councilmember Brado commented that at the March 24, 1992 Business meeting, during Audience Participation, Council was argumentive with the audience and he does not think this is proper and asked the Council to refrain from it in the future. Councilmember Buchanan stated he felt there were points brought up by citizens in the audience that had to be clarified. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10, 1992 ADJOURNED MEETING AND MARCH 24, 1992 BUSINESS MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Richard Andring, 203 S. 8th Avenue, stated he had watched last week's meeting on TV and he wished to come before the Council this week to voice his support for the Union Gospel Mission and for the fine work of Roger Phillips. He stated the sidewalk and street in front of the Mission are as clean or cleaner than any in town. 7. REPORT FROM REFUSE DIVISION REGARDING 1992 BUDGET MODIFICATION Refuse and Recycling Manager Gaudette reported on the cost reduction plan and implementation of the cost reduction plan in the Refuse Division. She stated they have rearranged some of the routes so that all of the refuse workers will be working in the same general area of the City at the same time. This will save time and money by not having to hire 230 APRIL 14, 1992 additional workers. The work load will be equalized among all the workers. Councilmember Beauchamp questioned why personnel are being cut from the Refuse Division and not from other departments. He feels the refuse rates are continually raised and the amount of work for employees is increased, while the number of employees is being decreased. City Manager Zais explained that each year the departments are asked to reduce their budgets to balance the total budget. Councilmember Buchanan stated the City is going to have to go to some type of automated refuse pickup, to remain competitive, and because of the larger labor force needed with the present system. The automated machinery is also much easier on the workers and will result in less injuries on the job. Councilmember Semon commented he feels the Refuse Division is doing a good job in trying to meet the Council's direction to work on a funding plan, other than raising the refuse rates. It was explained that no one would lose their job as a result of this cost reduction, but a full -time vacant position would not be filled. It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE THE COST REDUCTIONS AND IMPLEMENTATIONS OF THE PILOT PROGRAM. The motion carried by a 4 -1 voice vote; Beauchamp voting nay; Barnett and Sims absent. *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR HOPE 3 PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. D -6094, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City of Yakima to file an application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding for a Hope III Program. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING BOND INTEREST ON HOUSING BOND ISSUE RESOLUTION NO. D -6095, A RESOLUTION of the Council of the City of Yakima, Washington fixing the interest rate of the City's Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, 1992 in the principal amount of $400,000. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT WITH YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS RESOLUTION NO. D -6096, A RESOLUTION authorizing the continuation of the agreement with Yakima School District #7 for an After School Program. 3 231 APRIL 14, 1992 *11. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT RESOLUTION WITH YAKIMA COUNTY ESTABLISHING PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. D -6097, A JOINT RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima and Yakima County authorizing, ratifying, and adopting Yakima Air Terminal Board Resolution 03 -92 -001 establishing a Passenger Facility Charge Program at the Yakima Air Terminal. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF UTILITY REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS WITH: A. YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY - SEWER RESOLUTION NO. D -6098, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima Housing Authority for the partial reimbursement of construction cost for a sewer main extension. B. RICHARD SMITH - WATER RESOLUTION NO. D -6099, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Richard C. Smith for the partial reimbursement of construction cost for a water main extension. C. DEAN BRINKLEY - SEWER RESOLUTION NO. D -6100, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Dean Brinkley for the partial reimbursement of construction cost for a sewer main extension. D. AZIZ JURBRAN - SEWER RESOLUTION NO. D -6101, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Aziz Jurbran for the partial reimbursement of construction cost for a sewer main extension. E. THOMAS A. SVENDSEN - SEWER RESOLUTION NO. D -6102, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Thomas A. Svendsen for the partial reimbursement of construction cost for a sewer main extension. 4 232 APRIL 14, 1992 F. PAUL MC COULLOCH - SEWER RESOLUTION NO. D -6103, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Paul McCulloch for the partial reimbursement of construction cost for a sewer main extension. G. DOUG KELLER - SEWER RESOLUTION NO. D -6104, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Doug Keller, Cliffacres Orchards, Inc. for the partial reimbursement of construction cost for a sewer main extension. *13. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & BUDGET: A. 1991 YEAR -END BUDGET REPORT The 1991 Year -End Budget Report was accepted. B. FOURTH QUARTER 1991 CENTRAL BILLING REPORT The Fourth Quarter 1991 Central Billing Report was accepted. *14. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS FOR (STANDARD MOTION VB - ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT): A. 1990 LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The report from the City Engineer dated March 20, 1992, with respect to the completion of the work on the 1990 Lighting Improvement Project, performed by Knobel's Electric, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. B. 56TH AVE /SUMMITVIEW & 32ND AVE /SUMMITVIEW PROJECT - AMENDED The report from the City Engineer dated April 6, 1992 with respect to the completion of the work on the 56th Avenue & Summitview Avenue and 32nd Avenue & Summitview Avenue Project, was approved, the work accepted and the amended payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *15. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR: A. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR LAW & JUSTICE FACILITY An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds 5 233 APRIL 14, 1992 for the Law & Justice Facility architectural design services, having been read by title only at the March 24, 1992 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3447, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $22,000 in the General Fund for expenditure during 1992 for architectural services for the proposed Law & Justice Center. B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (HAAS UDAG) An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds for the payment of legal services for the J. I. Haas Co. UDAG grant, having been read by title only at the March 24, 1992 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3948, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for the City of Yakima; and creating the Economic Development Fund #123; making an appropriation of $15,000 in the Fund for expenditure during 1992 for professional services. C. PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds for a Computer Purchase Lease, having been read by title only at the March 24, 1992 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3449, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $213,059 in the General Fund for expenditure during 1992 for a Computer Purchase Lease. D. PARKS & RECREATION SOFTBALL FENCE IMPROVEMENTS An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds for softball fence improvements, having been read by title only at the April 7, 1992 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3450, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $10,200 in the Parks & Recreation Fund for expenditure during 1992 for softball fence improvements. 16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE INITIATING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT SOUTH 4TH STREET, BETWEEN CHESTNUT AND WALNUT STREET Councilmember Brado asked for clarification on the condemnation proceedings which he received from staff. Mr. Brado stated he supports the transit center but thinks 6 234 APRIL 14, 1992 the location is a poor one because of the lack of parking in the area. He also feels this project will deplete the Transit budget. Councilmember Semon asked if landowners would gain a tax benefit from the property being taken by condemnation, rather than a normal sales. City Attorney Vanek stated he believes this is a fact, but did not have specific information on it. Richard Andring, 203 S. 8th Avenue, expressed his concern for the parking spaces being lost and also the loss of low income housing on these properties. He also questioned the lack of a plan for restrooms in the facility. He was told by Council and staff that parking would be replaced and there would be restrooms and a break room for the Transit drivers. Mr. Andring does not agree with a need for this facility. Ordinance No. 3451 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 4 -1 roll call vote; Brado voting nay; Barnett and Sims absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3451, AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the law firm of Lyon, Beaulaurier, Weigand, Suko & Gustafson to institute and prosecute legal proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of real property for the Downtown Transit Transfer Facility to be located between East Chestnut Avenue and East Walnut Street and between South 4th Street and South Naches Avenue and for public facilities related thereto; providing for the condemnation and taking of such real property and declaring the condemnation and taking thereof to be necessary for a public use required by the public interests; directing that compensation for such taking be paid from fund number 364 - Transit Capital Reserve Fund of the City of Yakima. 17. OTHER BUSINESS None Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: News Release: City Seeks Public Comment on Cable Television. 4/8/92; Traffic Division Monthly Citizen Request Report for March 1992; Memorandum from Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Manager regarding Grant Application to I.A.C. for Emil Kissel Park. 4/1/92; Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 4/2/92; Letter from Washington State DOT regarding FAUS Status Report. 4/6/92; Letter from Crime Education Task Force regarding funding event on May 6, 1992; Report from Human Resources regarding hiring /vacancy status as of April 7 235 APRIL 14, 1992 1992; 'Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation Elderly Co -Op Monthly Report for March 1992; Permit Center Report for March 1992; Agenda for April 14, 1992 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its February 10, 1992 meeting; Minutes of the February 20, 1992 Community Development Advisory Committee meeting; and Articles from April 1992 Governing, "Privatization: One Answer, Not the Answer" and "Ready or Not, Here Comes Regional Power." 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO MARCH 21, 1992 AT 7:00 A.M. AT THE YAKIMA CENTER. The motion carried by'unanimous voice vote; Barnett and Sims absent. 19. ADJOURNMENT TO MARCH 21, 1992 AT 7:00 A.M. AT THE YAKIMA CENTER FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION AMONG COUNCILMEMBERS Following the completion of Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE By: C� COUNC LMEMBER 'ATE • -• / 44 - COUNCI EMBER DATE ATTEST: p CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Clerk Harris 8