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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1993 Study Session / Business Meeting 201 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON APRIL 6, 1993 BUSINESS MEETING /STUDY SESSION 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, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and Skip Semon present on roll call. Council Member Bernard Sims absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Berndt announced that due to a scheduling conflict, Agenda Item No. 9 is postponed until April 20th. A. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Berndt proclaimed April 5 -11, 1993 as National Community Development Week. The Community Block Grant Program was highlighted. Dixie Kracht commented on the recent community effort that included participation from neighborhood children. There will be additional activities held all week including cleaning up alleys, painting wall murals, as well as a celebration planned for Saturday. 4. PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO SEAFIRST BANK AND YAKIMA FEDERAL FOR PAST PARTICIPATION IN HOUSING'S FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM Awards were presented to Yakima Federal and Seafirst Bank for their participation in the Homeownership Program. Recognizing the importance of the partnership with these local lenders, Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community and Economic Development, and Donna Reyes, Housing Loan Specialist, described this successful program. I/ 5. APPEARANCE BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING ALL AMERICAN CITY APPLICATION Allen Schmid and Curtis King announced that the City of Yakima is one of 30 finalists, in a. field of 151 applicants, for the All American City Award. The Chamber of Commerce prepared and submitted the application. Mr. King read the names of the committee members and thanked them for their participation. He 202 APRIL 6, 1993 explained that a 10- minute presentation will be made during competition on May 21st in Tampa, Florida. 6. 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. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 14, 1992 ADJOURNED MEETING AND FEBRUARY 2, 1993 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the January 14, 1992 Adjourned meeting and February 2, 1993 Business meeting, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council Members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. Mayor Berndt again announced that due to a scheduling conflict with the County Commissioners, Item No. 9 is postponed until April 20th. 8. NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR PORTION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY COLUMBIA ASPHALT Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, referred to the Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation, which has been received from Columbia Asphalt and Gravel. This annexation would affect approximately 14 acres of property in the vicinity of 32nd Avenue. Due to several legal actions pending on this property, the Planning Division recommends that the Notice be accepted, but the initiation of the annexation be denied. Ray Paolella, Assistant City Attorney, explained the issue concerning the pending lawsuits and the "unknown" eventual use of the property. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ACCEPT THE NOTICE AND REJECT THE ANNEXATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. 9. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE Item Postponed until April 20, 1993. 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Rhonda Stone, coordinator for the Yamate Japanese Exchange Program, requested 130 free bus passes for exchange students who will be arriving April 15th. There will be 85 families from the 2 203 APRIL 6, 1993 Yakima area who will host the students for two weeks. Ms. Stone read a list of participating local area schools, along with emphasizing the positive aspects of the program. She invited Council members to attend the cultural show on April 21. After further discussion of the request, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO GRANT THE REQUEST FOR THE FREE BUS PASSES FOR THE JAPANESE STUDENTS. The motion carried by •unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. Fritz Widaman and Brant Latta, representatives from the Emerald Racing Association at Yakima Meadows, introduced themselves to the Council. They described their organization and indicated their willingness to assist the City with its Vision 2010 program. 11. REPORT FROM DIVISION REGARDING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO TROLLEY ROUTE Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, requested a modification of the route structure to the downtown trolley service. The purpose of -this request is to solve some timing difficulties. The proposal includes combining the Red and Green routes into one route to be operated by all three vehicles currently in service. Mr. Schultz explained that the length of the current route and the increasing ridership make it very difficult to consistently meet the current schedule. In order to serve additional areas of the community on a more consistent schedule, he also requested that the route be extended to include Sarg Hubbard Park on the east and•the Scarboro Fair area of Summitview Avenue on the west. The route would be modified to allow for transferring between buses and would provide additional flexibility to passengers. Mr. Schultz indicated there will be no additional cost associated with the proposed route modification and the change should be able to start by the end of May. A new route map and rider alerts will be made available. After further discussion among Council members and staff regarding this request, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE THE NEW COMBINED TROLLEY RUN. The motion carried by 5 - voice vote; Brado nay; Sims absent. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING YAKIMA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF BONDS RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -20, A RESOLUTION authorizing the ratification of Yakima Health District Resolution 93 -8 relating to the issuance of $2.5 million in short -term bonds for interim cash flow purposes. 3 204 APRIL 6, 1993 *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PERSONNEL TECH, INC. FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING IN YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -21, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a personal consulting services agreement with Personnel Tech, Inc. for a conflict resolution training in the Fire Department. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION ON CONTRACT WITH UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES FOR TESTING OF FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL APPARATUS RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -22, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a contract with Underwriters Lab for testing of Yakima Fire Department aerial trucks. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH JAMES PEREZ, M.D., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -23, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to contract for professional services with James Perez, M.D., as Physician Advisor for the Yakima Fire Department defibrillation program. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT UNITS OF THE 3M OPTICOM TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -24, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of replacement units of the 3M opticom traffic signal control system without calling for bids. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE YAKIMA HERALD - REPUBLIC FOR PUBLICATION OF PARKS BROCHURE RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -25, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an agreement with the Yakima Herald - Republic for the publication of the City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Division Summer Brochure. *18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE YAKIMA VALLEY UMPIRES ASSOCIATION FOR THE 1993 SOFTBALL SEASON RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -26, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement with the Yakima Valley Umpires Association. 4 205 APRIL 6, 1993 *19. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT DAY STAFF POSITIONS: A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 93 -14, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective May 9, 1993; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, and 2.20.110 J, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO IAFF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -27, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to sign an Addendum to the 1992 -1994 Collective Bargaining Agreement with (Fire LEOFF), as to the wages, hours, and working conditions of the new positions of Technical Training Supervisor, Technical Training Assistant and Public Safety and Education Officer. *20. SECOND. READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ELECTION EXPENSES An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds for election expenses, having been read by title only at the March 23, 1993 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 93 -15, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1993 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $13,825 in the General Fund for expenditure during 1993 for unanticipated election costs. *21. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SENIOR CENTER ROOF REPAIRS (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds for Senior Center roof repairs, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until April 13, 1993. *22. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF A WASHER /EXTRACTOR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds for purchase of a washer /extractor for the Fire Department, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until April 13, 1993. 5 '2 '0 6 APRIL 6, 1993 23. OTHER BUSINESS There was discussion among Council members concerning a potential complaint about the difficulty people are having when trying to contact the Dial -a -Ride service. City Manager Zais reported that the bid specifications go out I/ this week for the new Transit Transfer Center. There was discussion concerning a complaint of vehicles parked on the sidewalk by Carey Motors, which was then referred to staff for investigation. After a considerable amount of discussion regarding the appointment procedure for the CIP committee, a Council Committee was established consisting of Mayor Berndt and Council Members Barnett and Buchanan. They will review the appointment procedure and make recommendations to the full Council. Any additional names for consideration should be submitted to staff. Council Member Buchanan commented about the back flow valve testing requirement and the inspection fees that go along with that when citizens convert from irrigation water to treated water. Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, reported about street sweeping material and the DOE regulations pertaining to it. Mayor Berndt announced the delay of the clean -up of the railroad contamination area is due to DOE changing its guidelines. Marketa Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, provided an update of several legislative issues. Information Items,: Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Washington State Military Department regarding vacation of the Armory, 202 So. 3rd St. 3/31/93; Notice of Northeast Yakima Abandoned Vehicle Removal project scheduled for April 10, 1993; Metropolitan Comprehensive Plan Status Report as of April 1, 1993; Monthly Annexation Status Report for March 1993; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of April 6, 1993; Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation I/ Monthly Report for February 1993; Rebound Plus Program monthly report for March 1993; Permit Center Report for March 1993; EPA Woods Fact Sheet. March 1993; Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition Directors Report for March 1993 and minutes of its February 2, 1993 meeting; Minutes of the March 4, 1993 Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee meeting; Minutes of the February 25, 1993 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting; Article 6 APRIL 6, 1993 2 0.7 from March 24, 1993. Investor's Business Daily, "Taking Public Services Private "; NLC, "Mandate Watch List "; January - February 1993; and The Changing Northwest newsletter; Volume 5, Issue 1, February 1993. I/ 24. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING• PENDING LITIGATION AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 13, 1993, AT 7:00 AM AT THE YAKIMA CENTER FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION AMONG COUNCIL MEMBERS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. 25. ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 13,. 1993 AT 7:00 A.M. AT THE YAKIMA CENTER FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION AMONG COUNCIL MEMBERS . Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. .READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: _�� ' 9 Cos CIL 1 BER DATE/ r OUNC . M DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD. • 7