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Home My WebLink About12/05/1995 Special Business Meeting 337 DECEMBER 5, 1995 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING 1:30 P.M. -- YAKIMA CENTER 1. ROLL CALL la The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 p.m., in the'Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp (present after 2:15 p.m.), Ernie Berger, Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald (present after 1:40 p.m.) also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE None. Agenda Items Nos. 6 and 7 were considered out of sequence of the Agenda. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION FROM STATE FARM INSURANCE REGARDING GRANT FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS Representatives from the State Farm Insurance Company presented equipment to the Fire and Police Departments which will be used to document potential crime scenes involving arson. 7. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH YAKIMA /YAKIMA COUNTY /UNION GAP ON STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (Please bring material previously distributed.) This being the time set for the Yakima City Council to meet in a joint session with the Board of County Commissioners and the Union. Gap City Council for a public hearing on the Stormwater Management Plan, Mayor Berndt passed the gavel to Bettie Ingham, Chair of the County Commissioners. Commissioners Jim Lewis and Bill Flower (present after 2:15 p.m.) were also present. There were no Union Gap representatives present. Emphasizing the importance of public involvement in the process, Commissioner Ingham provided background information about the Stormwater Management Plan. She described some of the special objectives and project elements which have been developed in response to federal and state requirements as well as those required by the Department of Ecology to meet grant requirements. Assistant City Manager Rice introduced the consultants from HDR Engineering, Inc., and also thanked 3 8 8 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 various individuals for their time and effort in developing the Metropolitan Yakima Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan. Tony Krutsch, HDR Engineering, Inc., presented a brief overview of the plan development, including public involvement through a series of public meetings... He also explained project recommendations and described drainage discharge areas using a chart and graph of the Yakima Urban Area. John Genskow, also with HDR Engineering, Inc., explained the recommended plan including operations and maintenance, public education and involvement, and capital improvements. Referencing a map, he explained the elements of Option 4 of the Plan. The consultants entertained several questions from the Council about the drainage system facilities location, its capacity and estimated costs associated with it. Copies of Option 3A was distributed and this program was discussed. There was also continued discussion about lead agency responsibilities for the stormwater plan along with shared responsibilities of individual agencies for collection systems, capital improvement plan program operation and individual system maintenance. There was also a considerable amount of discussion about the monthly unit charges for both single family residences and businesses and how they would be assessed. Commissioner Ingham opened the public hearing and invited public comment. Jake Rupert, 1316 Wide Hollow Creek, Jim Brian with Del Monte, 108 W. Walnut Street, and Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, commented about Wide Hollow Creek peak flows, the storm water permit plan fee process, and costs for development and residential areas and water quality issues, respectively. Commissioner Ingham asked if anyone else wished to present their perspective or respond to the information presented. There being no one, the joint public hearing was closed. She indicated that each jurisdiction will take action on the Plan at some time in the future. The joint session adjourned at 2:45 p.m. The City Council recessed at 2:45 p.m. and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) This item was considered after the Stormwater Public Hearing. It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM ANY SAVINGS RESULTING FROM BUDGET DECISIONS MADE THIS MORNING TO THE STREET DEPARTMENT, EXCLUDING $64,000 FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 2 389 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 4. CONSENT AGENDA This item was considered out of sequence of the 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. It was the general consensus of the Council to remove Items Nos. 14 and 15 and add Item No. 11 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 BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. 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 November 14, 1995 ADJOURNED BUDGET REVIEW AND NOVEMBER 21, 1995 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the November 14, 1995 Adjourned Budget Review and the November 21, 1995 Business Meeting, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 8. PUBLIC MEETING ON DRAFT CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND BUDGET (See Resolution) This being the time set'for the public meeting, Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager,' provided a brief overview of the Draft Comprehensive Plan and requested the Council to approve it. She reported the Plan has been reviewed and distributed throughout the community, input has been received from the public, amendments have been made, and comments have been consolidated. There was a considerable amount of discussion, questions and comments regarding the addendum among Council members and staff. Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and received public comment. A common theme of the comments received involved the suggestion to allocate less funds for housing programs in order to address other social needs. Luz Gutierrez, Hector Franco, Betty Gaudette, Bill Nicacio, Bev Luby Bartz, Rosemary Small, and Maud Scott provided comment, suggestions, and written material on a variety of issues including home ownership, Consolidated Plan wording; Spanish translation needs, infrastructure improvement and development, a Washington Middle School feasibility study; the target area; the Rebound Plus program, utilizing Department of Correction crews to paint crosswalks, irrigation repair /replacement, and population density. 3 390 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 There being no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Berndt closed the public meeting. After continued discussion about whether it 'is time to reevaluate how the CBDG money is spent, Resolution No. R -95- 168 was read by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote; Barnett voting nay. RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -168, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to file the Consolidated Plan with the United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding of the 1996 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Opposing the budget policy issue, Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, commented about the Council packet modifications. He also commented about water quality issues including ozone for runoff water contamination. Barbara Burke - Mendoza, a resident of the North Central Neighborhood, urged the Council to fund the Rebound Plus Program at the same amount with City funding as it has received from federal grants in the past and also under the existing management. Alley Slovak, Yakima School District, spoke in favor of continuing the Rebound Program and the Alley Cats as it currently is and to retain the leadership, responsibility and civic action skills demonstrated by Irene Gutierrez as Rebound Manager. Irma C. Rivera, 1412 Fairbanks, spoke in favor of keeping Irene Gutierrez to continue the management of the Alley Cats. Mayor Berndt pointed out that the grant funding for this program has ended which is why alternatives for this program were reviewed. She explained the Council's new funding option to contract with the Gang Intervention Coalition for neighborhood clean -up services. Council Member Beauchamp asked the Council to reconsider funding this program at its current level of support as an I/ investment in the community. He felt that if the program management changes there would be the risk of losing the momentum of this successful program. A group of students expressed concern about the elimination of the Rebound Manager position because it would be 4 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 detrimental to the Alley Cats. •,The student participants explained their dedication is'in part because of the excellent motivational talent of Irene Gutierrez. Lynne Kittleson urged the Council to reconsider the funding and Betty Gaudette asked questions about the funding. Discussion of this issue concluded with the indication that this issue la would be reconsidered in January 1996. 10. REPORT FROM CONSULTANT REGARDING 18TH STREET /CHALMERS (Please bring material previously distributed) After a brief discussion about this project, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO TABLE THIS ISSUE TO THE NEXT MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *11. CONSIDERATION OF 1996 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES The 1996 Legislative Priorities for the City were approved. 12. ORAL REPORT ON NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM Leonard Hall, Code Administration Manager, provided a report to Council on the strategic action plan. He introduced members of the committee. Police Officer Preston Brown explained their involvement with the special ordinance and elimination of abandoned vehicles, etc., of the community oriented policing aspects, including courtesy warning notices. Bob Mason recognized the volunteer effort demonstrated by those who participated. Irene Gutierrez reported on the neighborhood improvement aspect including four neighborhood clean up projects. She recognized the volunteer efforts, the graffiti removal effort along with the citizen volunteer involvement and the donations of paint and other supplies to keep the program running. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The Council recognized the volunteers for their effort and commended staff for their involvement. I/ *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH A. R. ADELINE FOR PURCHASE OF NORTH FIRST STREET PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 169, A. RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a real estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Antonio Adeline, Katherina Adeline, and Cleo Rumpakis, d /b /a/ Alpha Enterprises. 5 3:92 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH AGING AND LONG TERM CARE AND PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Larry Mathews requested that the complaints expressed concerning the contract with People For People be looked into. Resolution No. R -95 -170 was read by title and it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Staff was directed to look into the problems mentioned by Mr. Mathews. RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 170, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima County and People for People, Inc., relating to transporting elderly and handicapped citizens. 15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE SOUTH 70TH AVENUE AND LINDGREN DRIVE SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SETS DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 9, 1996) Larry Mathews asked if the proceeds from this LID cover all the expenses of the project. Fred French, City Engineer, explained that this project stops short of extending the sewer to all portions of the street. The LID will pay for those people who have committed with the other people paying when they connect. Resolution No. R -95 -171 was read by title and it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 171, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district and to issue tax exempt bonds to finance improvements. January 9, 1996 was set as the date of public hearing before the City Council on the intent to create a local improvement district. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTER - LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR PROCUREMENT OF TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT FOR THE LAW & JUSTICE FACILITY 6 393 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -172, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernment'a'l Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Highline Community College. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING ONE USED POLICE VEHICLE I/ AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE TO THE CITY OF WAPATO RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 173, A RESOLUTION declaring one used police car to be surplus and authorizing its sale to the City of.Wapato Police Department. *18. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR DECEMBER 19, 1995 FOR: A. REZONE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF 3704 SUMMITVIEW, REQUESTED BY MR. & MRS. COZZOCREA December 19, 1995 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the rezone of property located in the vicinity of 37 -4 Summitview Avenue, requested by Dennis and Traci Cozzocrea. B. REZONE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF 3702 FRUITVALE BLVD. AND 3701 RIVER ROAD, REQUESTED BY B.M.S. PROPERTIES December 19, 1995 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the rezone of property located in the vicinity of 3701 River Road and 3702 Fruitvale Blvd., requested by B.M.S. Properties: C. APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF NORTH 40TH AVENUE AND KERN WAY, REQUESTED BY SMITH /LUKEHART PARTNERSHIP December 19, 1995 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the final plat approval of Professional View West Subdivision, located at the southeast corner of North 40th Avenue and Kern Way, submitted by Smith /Lukehart Partnership. *19. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN: A. POLICE AND AFSCME LABOR CONTRACTS ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 68, AN ORDINANCE relating to . City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 1, 1996; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 B, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, 7 394 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 2.20.110 B, 2.20. 110 F, and 2.20.110 I, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. RECOMMENDATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGARDING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN POSITIONS I/ ORDINANCE NO. 95 -69, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective February 1, 1996; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.100 D, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 F, and 2.20.110 I, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *20. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AND I.D. CARDS FOR RESERVE FIRE FIGHTERS ORDINANCE NO. 95 -70, AN ORDINANCE relating to Fire Department organization; changing the identification card and reimbursement of expenses provisions for the volunteer fire division; and amending Subsections E and F of Section 1.44.180 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING FACILITY ORDINANCE NO. 95 -71, AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the institution and prosecution of legal proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of real property for the Yakima Fire Department Training Center to be located on Central 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 the public use required by the public interests; directing that compensation for such taking be paid from fund number 332 - Fire Capital Fund of the City of Yakima. *22. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIRE PENSION OBLIGATIONS (NO ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) I/ "An Ordinance amending the 1995 budget and appropriating funds for Fire Pension obligations, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until December 19, 1995. 32. OTHER BUSINESS 8 SPECIAL BUSINESS 'MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 395 It was MOVED BY SIMS', SECONDED BEAUCHAMP, TO CHANGE THE FIRST MEETING IN JANUARY 1996 TO JANUARY 9, 1996. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Notice of December 6, 1995 Yakima Urban Area Regional Planning Commission meeting; Agenda for December 7, 1995 DARC meeting and minutes of its October 5, 1995 meeting; Agenda for December 13, 1995 PTBA meeting and minutes of its November 16, 1995 meeting; Agenda for December 7, 1995 COG MPO /RTOP Technical Advisory Committee and minutes of its November 2, .1995 meeting; Yakima County Development Association Progress Report. 11/14/95; Report on audit of City's Self- Insured Health and Welfare Program. 11/16/95; Yakima Railroad Area monthly project progress report for October /November 1995; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for October 1995; Legal Department Monthly Report for October 1995; October 1995 Monthly Personnel Reports regarding vacancies and hiring; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of December 5, 1995; Monthly Annexation Status Report for November 1995; Memorandum from Employee Assistance Program Committee regarding Mandatory Substance Abuse Training on Substance Abuse Policy and Random Drug and Alcohol Testing. 11/30/95; Minutes of the November 6, 1995 Yakima Youth Commission meeting; and Article from November 1995 Scientific American, "The World's Imperiled Fish." 24. ADJOURNMENT TO DECEMBER 11, 1995 AREA LEGISLATORS /COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE DINNER AT CAVANAUGH'S AT 6:30 P.M.; THEN TO DECEMBER 12, 1995 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR JOINT CITY /COUNTY /UNION GAP MEETING AT ESD #105 It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR THE 1 -82 PROJECT, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO DECEMBER 11, 1995 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR AN AREA LEGISLATORS /COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE DINNER AT CAVANAUGH'S; THEN TO DECEMBER 12, 1995 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR A JOINT CITY /COUNTY /UNION GAP MEETING AT ESD #105. I/ 9 396 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING -- DECEMBER 5, 1995 Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the 4 meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B 4.44 1 /'L it4-- 9,7 C CIL ER DATE .7 '- e e,c-et 7 II COUNCIL MEMBE DATE ATTEST: 1 7 0)1s-- 1 7..- 2 r e- C.-Vv\ G CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. A video tape of this meeting is available in the City Clerk's office. III 10