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Home My WebLink About03/14/1995 Business Meeting 152 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON MARCH 14, 1995 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, Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Ernie Berger, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Members absent and excused were Henry Beauchamp, Bill Brado and Lynn Buchanan. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Berger. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) Leonard Hall, Code Administration Manager, introduced Carolyn Carver, Fire Code Inspector; Kathy Kohl, Code Inspector and Maria Valladares, Department Assistant III. Mayor Berndt announced that YPAC will air a show on the different aspects of the Washington Middle School construction issue. 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. The Mayor announced that minor changes relating to dates in the agreements of Items Nos. 11 and 12 were made. It was the general consensus of the Council to add Item No. 7 to 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 BARNETT, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp, Brado and Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled I/ under one motion without further discussion.) MARCH 14, 1995 *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 20, 1994 BUSINESS MEETING AND NOVEMBER 15, AND DECEMBER 19, 1994 SPECIAL MEETINGS The minutes of the December 20, 1994 Business meeting and November 15 and December 19, 1994 Special meetings, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read I/ publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. *7. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING FIRE ALARM MONITORING MIGRATION PROGRAM The Fire Alarm Monitoring Migration Program report was accepted. 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WALSH MONCADA TO CONDUCT COMPENSATION STUDY FOR SUPERVISORY AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES Sheryl Smith, Deputy Personnel Officer, responded to a question from Council Member Barnett concerning the total cost for salary analysis for the compensation study. She indicated the possible need for supplemental services to study additional positions that the consultant was not aware of originally. Council Member Berger asked Ms. Smith to explained the purpose of this request. She explained the history of the issue as it relates to the salary study. City Manager Zais explained the supervisory and confidential employees compensation study was approved during the budget process to be done by the consultant; however, the management group compensation study will be done internally. Resolution No. R -95 -40 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BERNDT, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by 3 -1 roll call vote; Barnett voting nay; Beauchamp, Brado and Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 40, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Walsh I/ Moncada and Company. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY (TROLLEY BUSES) Bill Shultz, Transit Manager, explained this issue was brought before Council to declare the four trolleys surplus and authorize their sale by sealed bid. The Transit Committee sampled the interest in the marketplace and looked into various uses of the trolleys. They determined this 2 1:54 MARCH 14, 1995 method would be the fairest way to sell the trolleys, with the allowance of 60 days for submittal of bids. Tony Ibach, an honorary member of the Westside Merchant's Association, spoke in opposition to selling all four of the trolleys. He suggested these vehicles be displayed at motels and utilized by visitors to the City. After a few brief comments from Council members concerning the 60 -day bid submittal timeframe, Resolution No. R -95 -41 I/ was read by title only. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp, Brado and Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 41, A RESOLUTION declaring four used trolley coaches and a related inventory of parts to be surplus and authorizing sale of this city property. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD (CERB) FUNDING FOR CENTRAL'S INC. EXPANSION PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 42, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to apply for a loan from the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board to finance improvements to public infrastructure in the vicinity of Elks Park. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF TIETON FOR WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 43, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Wastewater Disposal Agreement with the Town of Tieton. *12. CONSIDERATION OF' RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION FOR REBOUND PLUS FUNDING RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 44, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement Between the City of Yakima and Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition, Inc. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS WITH: A. CITY OF EVERETT RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 45, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Everett. 3 155 MARCH 14, 1995 B. WASHINGTON SCHOOL INFORMATION PROCESSING COOPERATIVE RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 46, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC). I/ *14. NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR (STANDARD MOTIONS A & B): A. BUSSE ANNEXATION March 14, 1995 was set as the time of a meeting with the initiating parties who have signed a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings, the initiating parties being Robert J. Busse and Patricia D. Busse. The annexation proposed by the above parties was accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area to be annexed was required to assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and staff was directed to file a Notice of Intent to Annex with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. B. PLACE ANNEXATION March 14, 1995 was set as the time of a meeting with the initiating parties who have signed a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings, the initiating parties being John S. Place and Mary Place. The annexation proposed by the above parties was accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area to be annexed was required to assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and staff was directed to file a Notice of Intent to Annex with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. *15. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR MARCH 28, 1995 FOR: A. FIRST WESTERN DEVELOPMENT REZONE March 28, 1995 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner regarding the proposed rezone of property located at 1001, 1011 and 1021 East "A" Street, requested by First Western Development Company. I/ B. KISSELL PARK ESTATES SUBDIVISION March 28, 1995 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner regarding the Kissell Park Estates subdivision, requested by Brian J. Busey. 4 156 MARCH 14, 1995 *16. ACCEPT BUDGET REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 1995 The February 1995 Revenue and Expenditure Report (Budget Report) was accepted. 17. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SETTLEMENT: I/ A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING City Manager Zais presented a brief overview of this issue and described the cooperation on both sides of the negotiations. Al Chronister, Fire Chief, commended the Battalion Chiefs for their cooperation. After very brief comments by Council members concerning the workable solution that was reached, Resolution No. R -95 -47 was read by title only. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp, Brado and Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 47, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Fire Department Battalion Chiefs. B. ORDINANCE AMENDS MUNICIPAL CODE INCORPORATING FIRE BATTALION CHIEFS IN THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND UNION EXEMPT PERSONNEL GROUP Ordinance No. 95 -16 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp, Brado and Buchanan absent. ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 16, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; including Fire Department Battalion Chiefs within the management, supervisory, and union - exempt personnel group. I/ 5 157 MARCH 14, 1995 C. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES (FIRE BATTALION CHIEF) Ordinance No. 95 -17 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO PASS THE I/ ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp, Brado and Buchanan absent. ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 17, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective April 16, 1995; amending Subsections 2.20.110 A and. 2.20.110 E, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 18. OTHER BUSINESS Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager, introduced Sue Ownby as the new Purchasing Agent. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Letter from Yakima County Public Works Department regarding 1996 Centennial Clean Water Fund Grant Application. for Regional Wellhead Protection Program. 2/24/95; Letter from Yakima County Public Works Department regarding 1995 Free Disposal Day at Terrace Heights and Cheyne Landfills. 3/3/95; Letter from Ruth Robinson and Norman Holcombe regarding extension of curfew ordinance. 3/7/95; Letter from Katy Knudson regarding graffiti. 3/1/95; Memo from John Elsden regarding Air Quality & Commute Trip Reduction Activities. 3/10/95; Memo from Transit Planner regarding State Summary Report and 6 Year Transit Development Financial Plan. 3/9/95; Memorandum from Legal Department regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 3/6/95; Legal Department Monthly Report for January 1995; Traffic Engineering Citizen Request and Activity Report for February 1995; Rebound Plus Monthly Report for February 1995; Code Administration Monthly Report for February 1995; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of March 14, 1995; Agenda for March 14, 1995 Northeast Yakima Neighborhood Association meeting; Agenda for March 15, 1995 COG General Membership meeting and minutes of its I/ January 18, 1995 meeting. Agenda for March 20, 1995 COG Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its February 21, 1995 meeting; Agenda for March 13, 1995 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its February 13, 1995 meeting; Article from Insight, "Stop The Pressies "; Article from March 1995 Planning, "Viewpoint "; and Article from National Council for Urban Economic Development regarding Fiscal 1996 Budget Review. 6 158. MARCH 14, 1995 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A. PROPERTY ACQUISITION (CBD PROPERTY /GATEWAY PROJECT) B. PENDING LITIGATION (BROADWAY FIRE DISTRICT) It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY ACQUISITION, AND PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE I/ LITIGATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp, Brado and Buchanan absent. 20. ADJOURNMENT TO MARCH 28, 1995 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR JOINT MEETING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND UNION GAP (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED) At the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m., to then meet again on March 28, 1995 at 7:30 a.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / 1 c i 7 9'L e � a �'�' l/->— /c`� COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ;' / i CO CIL M i:' R DATE ATTEST: / .2.2 4:7,5--(5 ) c vi-, c..._ Qi-t X CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office III 7