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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/1996 Special Meeting / Business Meeting 167 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON OCTOBER 15,.. 1996 SPECIAL MEET ING The City Council met in special session for ceremonial purposes on this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Pro Tem John Puccinelli presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, and John Klingele present. Mayor Lynn Buchanan absent and excused. 1. WELCOME TO HUNGARIAN MAYORS The visiting mayors from Hungary were introduced and presented with certificates and City pins. The Hungarian mayors presented gifts brought from their country to the Council. The Mayors are in Yakima gathering information on how the City conducts its business and handles growth within its boundary. In 1990 Hungary went from 30 municipalities to over 3,000 municipalities. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 Pro Tem John Puccinelli presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, John Klingele present on roll call. Mayor Lynn Buchanan absent and excused. 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) 1. OIC 25TH ANNIVERSARY Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli read a proclamation of commendation and appreciation for the 25th Anniversary of the Yakima Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC). As the Director of OIC, Council Member Beauchamp accepted the proclamation. It was pointed out that Council Member Beauchamp has been the Director of OIC since it was established 25 years ago. 168 OCTOBER 15, 1996 - SPECIAL MEETING 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli 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 that Item No. 12A be removed from the Agenda; Item 12B be added to the Consent Agenda and Item No. 21B be removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 16, AUGUST 6, AND OCTOBER 1, 1996 BUSINESS MEETINGS The minutes of the July 16, August 6, and October 1, 1996 Business meetings, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. APPEARANCE BY DAVE DION -- CITIZENS FOR YAKIMA'S FUTURE -- STREET BOND Dave Dion and Jennifer Woodkey, Co- Chairpersons of Citizens for Yakima's Future, gave Council a report on the campaign strategy for the City's Street Bond Issue on the November ballot. There will soon be a radio and newspaper advertising blitz; over 5,000 postcards will be mailed to citizens voting by absentee ballots; colorful yard signs with a motto of "Safe Streets - Safe Kids" will be seen throughout the City; and then there will be television ads to urge citizens to pass the bond issue. Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli expressed appreciation to Mr. Dion and Ms. Woodkey for their efforts. 7. PRESENTATION FROM WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS Luz Gutierrez, Washington Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, introduced Christina Lozoya as the consultant hired to conduct a survey of the residents living in the eastside of Yakima. The purpose of the survey was to obtain information about the problems, both real and perceived, experienced by those residents. Ms. Lozoya reviewed her educational background and previous experiences with conducting surveys. She stated there were three objectives for this survey: 1) obtain and provide accurate data regarding population in the eastside; 2) provide increased awareness to the eastside residents about their own civic responsibilities and how to become active with the service providers; and 3) assist in empowerment through education and participation of those residents. She reported that twelve eastside residents were trained to conduct the survey, which -2 - OCTOBER 15, 1996', .- SPECIAL MEETING 16 was done in person. She related a few of the facts which were the result of the = °survey: _' �=:55%, of the respondents are of Hispanic origin; 53% were born in Mexico; about 40% indicated their income is less than $12,000 per year and 61% neither rented or owned their homes (indicating multiple families at one residence). She stated the respondents are concerned about crime and violence, drug abuse, gang activities and teen pregnancy. The respondents indicated.a desire for city services in the form of better street lighting, sidewalks and paved streets, and indicated a strong desire for homeownership. Following comments from Council regarding the accuracy and results of the survey, Ms. Gutierrez stated the survey is being presented to Council to consider when making future policy decisions. 8. PRESENTATION BY YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION Ken Johnsen, Yakima Interurban Lines Association, stated the purpose of this presentation is to provide an update on what the Association has been doing with the trolleys during the past two years. Using slides which illustrated improvements made to the trolleys and the trolley system, he commented on the status of the restoration project funded by ISTEA and STEP grants. He further commented that the Association is trying to purchase the master unit cars which were built for the Yakima area but ended up in a museum in Snoqualmie. He introduced the incoming president of the Association, Paul Edmondson and the Ameri -Corps volunteers who worked on the restoration project this summer. It was the general consensus of the Council to consider Item No. 10 at this time. 10. PUBLIC MEETING ON EMERY LANE FINAL PLAT This being the time set for the public meeting on Emery Lane Final Plat, Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, reported that all the conditions from the preliminary plat approval have been met. The staff recommendation is to accept the final plat. Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli opened the public meeting for testimony. There being no citizen wishing to speak to this issue, the public meeting was closed. Resolution No. R -96- 134, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -134, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Emery Lane, a 22 lot zero lot line subdivision located to the south of Mead Avenue at South 26th Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat. 9. YAKIMA TRANSIT'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, announced that in 1966 the voters created the City Transit service, and 1996 marks its 30th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion coffee and cookies will be served next week at the _Transit.Center from -3- 170 OCTOBER 15, 1996 - SPECIAL MEETING 6 a.m. to noon, and on Monday, prizes donated by local radio stations will be given away. Anniversary mints will be served on all the routes. 11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, expressed concern about whether the street improvements to be funded by the Bond Issue were thoroughly researched. He also thought that additional funds should have been allocated for sidewalks. 12. REPORT ON 1995 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: A. REALLOCATION OF IDA POWELL PROJECT FUNDS This item was removed from the Agenda. *B. DR. DON MCGUINESS PARK (FORMERLY SWAN PARK) RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -135, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Community and Economic Development of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the North Central Neighborhood Coalition to reimplement the Dr. Don McGuinness Park (Swan Avenue Park) Project included in the 1995 Neighborhood Improvement Program. *13. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 3RD STREET AND SPRUCE: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -136, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Michael M. Mercy and Kathy Mercy, husband and wife, for the purchase of unimproved property located at Spruce and Third Streets in the City of Yakima. B. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY An ordinance amending the 1996 budget and appropriating funds for the purchase of property at 3rd Street and Spruce, having previously been read by title at the September 3, 1996 Council meeting, was brought forth for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 96 -67, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1996 budget for the City of Yakima; making appropriations for the purchase of property from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure in 1996. -4- OCTOBER 15, 1996 SPECIAL MEETING 171 i.. *14. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT RESOLUTION WITH YAKIMA COUNTY RESCINDING RATES, ''FEES•. AND CHARGES FOR AIRPORT USER FEE CUSTOMS SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -137, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY ratifying and approving Yakima International Airport - McAllister Field Resolution #09-91 - 003A. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN TRANSIT FARES: A. TRANSIT DAY PASS RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -138, A RESOLUTION revising the Transit System fare structure to provide for a "Day Pass ". B. FREE FARE FOR DIAL -A -RIDE CLIENTS ON FIXED ROUTE SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -139, A RESOLUTION revising the Transit System fare structure to allow client's of the City's Dial -A- Ride Program to ride the fixed route transit service free of charge. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT RELEASE FOR LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -140, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of Yakima to execute a Quit Claim Deed to release a utility easement across property owned by Yakima School District #7 at Lewis & Clark Middle School in exchange for conveyance of a new utility „easement from Yakima School District #7 to the City. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE AND PURCHASE OF WATER AND SEWER REFUNDING BONDS RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -141, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution and delivery of a contract for purchase of the City's second lien water and sewer revenue bonds, 1996, in the aggregate principal amount of $3,320,000, fixing certain terms of the bonds, providing for the refunding of certain outstanding revenue bonds, approving the form of the official statement therefor and the distribution thereof, and ratifying certain acts and proceedings. *18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT WETZEL SERVICES FOR ON -LINE DATA SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -142, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an On -Line Data Services Agreement with Scott Wetzel Services, Inc. -5- 17.2 OCTOBER 15, 1996 - SPECIAL MEETING *19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS GRANTING FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMITS FOR: A. DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -143, A RESOLUTION approving the fireworks display permit and waiving the application fee of $50.00 for the ASB Leadership Council of Davis High School pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code Section 10.15.040. B. EISHENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -144, A RESOLUTION approving the fireworks display permit and waiving the application fee of $50.00 for the ASB Leadership Council of Eisenhower High School pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code Section 10.15.040. *20. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT FOR ALPINE COURT SANITARY SEWER LID PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION VB -- ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the City Engineer, dated October 9, 1996, with respect to the completion of the work on the Alpine Court Sanitary Sewer LID project, performed by Central Concrete & Utilities, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 21. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL' REPORTS: *A. SECOND QUARTER 1996 TREASURY REPORT The Second Quarter 1996 Treasury Report was accepted. B. THIRD QUARTER BUDGET REPORT Council Member Barnett asked why the revenue for the Criminal Justice Sales Tax was less than what was projected to be received. Bob Wheeler, Accounting Manager, stated that in the past, all the money was put into the Law and Justice Fund; the lower amount of receipts is just from a different receipting method. He assured Council that the fund is in fine shape. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. *C. THIRD QUARTER 1996 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT The Third Quarter 1996 Accounts Receivable Status Report was accepted. 22. OTHER BUSINESS Council Member Barnett reported that two members of the Regional Planning Commission have continued to serve on that committee even though their terms expired quite some time ago. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO -6- OCTOBER 15, 1996'.7 SPECIAL MEETING 7 REAPPOINT DEB PATTERSON AND FRANK GUTIERREZ TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION' FOR ANOTHER -, TERM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. City Manager Zais reported that a formal protest has been received by People For People against the award of the Dial- / a-Ride contract to Diamond Cab, dba Access Paratransit. As the result of the protest, the execution of the new contract will be suspended while the protest investigation procedure is being followed. Assistant City Attorney Peterson provided Council with an update on the status of the Dial -A -Ride contract. Prior to the protest, the City Transit had established an understanding with People for People and Access Paratransit that the transfer would occur on November 16, 1996. He reviewed the process for the investigation of the protest, which would involve Council members in the final two steps of the process. The Appearance of Fairness Doctrine would apply and he instructed Council that they should be very concerned about contacts made on behalf of either of these parties. He commented that everyone would like to expedite the resolution of this situation and hope it can be resolved within 30 days or less, depending upon the number of steps it has to go through. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Letter to Representative Doc Hastings requesting congressional hearing on Burlington Northern Railroad Company proposal. 10/8/96; Letter from City of Tacoma regarding Draft Urban Stabilization Act - Excise Taxes. 10/3/96; Monthly Fire Department Activity Report for September 1996; Assignments Pending in Office of Planning as of October 15, 1996; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter; October 1996; Agenda for Yakima .Valley Conference of Governments General Membership meeting and minutes of its September 16, 1996 meeting; Agenda for Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its September 18, 1996 meeting; Agenda for the October 14, 1996 Westside Merchants and Business Association - Downtown meeting; Agenda for the October 14, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its. September. 9, 1996 meeting;. Article from September 30, 1996 Nation's Cities Weekly, "New Haven Chamber Owns and Operates Inner City Mall "; and Article from October 6, 1996 Seattle Times, "Bellevue Brings in Outsiders to Help Revitalize Downtown." _.7 174. OCTOBER 15, 1996 - SPECIAL MEETING 23. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING: A. PROPERTY ACQUISITION 1. CBD PROPERTIES AT 2ND & YAKIMA AVENUES 2. SOUTH 2ND STREET PROPERTY B. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (AFSCME, POLICE /FIRE DISPATCH) C. PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION: 1. STATUS OF POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER DAMAGE CLAIM 2. CBD /CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES D. PROPERTY DISPOSITION (FIRE STATION #3) It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY ACQUISITION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION, PROPERTY DISPOSITION, AND PENDING LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO OCTOBER 22, 1996. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. 24. ADJOURNMENT Immediately following the Executive Session the meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM. / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: _7 —eLL! OI-L- MEMBER' DATE CO CIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: ` � J� _ Y/ /� ( � , ` 1 y 7 CITY CLERK (" PUCCINELLI, MAYOR P Y'EM An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office -8-