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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/2000 Business Meeting 313 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON APRIL 4, 2000 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 Mary Place, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Larry Mattson, and John Puccinelli present on roll call. Council Member Bernard Sims was absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts were also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE An Invocation was given by Council Member Puccinelli, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS • NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Mayor Place read a proclamation declaring April 9 through the 15 as National Volunteer Week in Yakima. The proclamation was accepted by Ron Farino, President of DOVIA, Directors of Volunteers in Agencies. • PAINT -OUT GRAFFITI MONTH Council Member Buchanan read a proclamation declaring April 6, 2000 as National Tartan Day. The proclamation was accepted by Rosemarie LeClair who urged people to see the "on -line parade" at Tartanday.com on the internet. • TARTAN DAY Mayor Place presented a proclamation declaring April as "Paint Out Graffiti" month to Bill Cobabe, Neighborhood Development Services Manager, and took the opportunity to thank him and his crew for the outstanding effort they have already put into this project. Mr. Cobabe accepted the proclamation and said they have been overwhelmed with the positive response of the entire community. Mayor Place reminded the audience that in order to paint over the graffiti, signed permission slips must be turned in and they are available at the City Clerk's Office or at the Neighborhood Development Services Office. 319 APRIL 4, 2000 • 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Place 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 to remove Item No. 10. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, 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.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 21, 2000 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the March 21, 2000 Business meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TO GENE MARTIN, RETIRING DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, AND DON LANDIS, RETIRING PARKS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Gene Martin, retiring Deputy Fire Chief, was honored by Al Gillespie, Fire Chief, who presented Gene with a Certificate of Recognition from the City and several photos from his retirement party at the fire station. City Manager Zais presented Gene with a Distinguished Service Award for 36 years of Service and commented on his outstanding performance. Gene was then presented with a City of Yakima gold watch by Mayor Place. Gene thanked the Council and the City commenting on the pleasure he'd had working there. Also recognized for retiring after 30 years of service was Don Landis, Parks Operations Supervisor. Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, spoke regarding Don's career with the City as did City Manager Zais. Mayor Place presented Don with a City of Yakima gold watch. Don thanked everyone for their kind words. Council Member Barnett, as the "official" cheerleader for the Yakima Sun Kings, advised they had won this season's championship. He expressed the City's gratitude to the players and to Paul Wolford, Head Coach, and Dale Carpenter, General Manager. He also expressed a special thanks to Otis Harlan whose perseverance kept the team in Yakima. 2 320 APRIL 4, 2000 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO THE SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) FOR 2000 -2005 (SEE RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENT) This being the time set for the public hearing on the amendment to the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2000 -2005, Mayor Place opened the public hearing. K. Adams, City Engineer, explained that the Six -Year plan had previously been approved and this amendment was to add four projects. He described the plans for Mead Avenue between 11 and 16 Avenues which will be built in 2001. Dan Arnett, Arnett Properties, expressed excitement to see this project moving forward and hopes to see a traffic light in a few more years. Tim Monahan spoke regarding the issue of 32 Avenue and its future. He explained that the problem with 32 Avenue is its designation as a minor arterial. It was taken off the Six Year Plan for any improvements because of a petition by residents. Because it is classified as a minor arterial but it is not on the 6 year TIP, there are conflicting mandates for street improvements. City Manager Zais suggested this subject be referred back to staff to determine proper procedure for dealing with it. Mr. Monahan agreed to work with staff on developing a procedure to go forward. Mark Shuman, a property owner on 32 Avenue, urged the City to obtain citizen input as it is a very emotional issue with his neighbors. There being no other citizen wishing to testify, Mayor Place closed the public Hearing. Resolution No. R- 2000 -32 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -32, A RESOLUTION adopting an amended Six Year Transportation Improvement program for the period of 2000 through 2005 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Aileen Kane, 701 S. 114 Avenue, asked about the status of the Great Western Building and was informed that nothing has been received in writing from Joe Morrier at this time. 3 APRIL 4, 2000 Dorothy Brodrick, 909 Conestoga Boulevard, requested a waiver of a fee for a SEPA appeal pertaining to a development in the vicinity of 40 Avenue and Fechter Road. She explained that she and her neighbors had not received any notification about the development prior to receiving a letter saying a decision had been made on it and the closing period for an appeal was imminent. Because of the timing they had no opportunity to appeal the SEPA determination; therefore she requested a waiver of the fee. Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, explained that the Planning Department, due to a computer updating issue, over - notified people in the area regarding the SEPA decision. Therefore, Mrs. Brodrick received the letter in error. He assured the Council that the notifications did exceed SEPA requirements and per those requirements, Mrs. Brodrick need not have been notified. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO WAIVE THE APPEAL FEE. The motion carried by a 5 -1 voice vote, Mattson voting nay; Sims absent. Phil Pleasant, a local contractor, spoke regarding the Economic Development Plan submitted by the City to the federal government for the last three years, expressing his opinion that it was inaccurate. He told the Council he feels black business people are not getting enough City business. Henry Capp, ,a resident of Renaissance Recovery Center, spoke against the elimination of Sunday Dial -a -Ride service. He advised it is his only method of getting to church. Mayor Place pointed out that there is a hearing scheduled on this subject on April 18 and that his comments would be recorded and supplied for the hearing. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF YAKIMA CONVENTION CENTER 1999 YEAR -END REPORT Kathy Coffey, General Manager of the Yakima Convention Center, • gave highlights of the year 1999, pointing out there were 411 event days of which 350 have already rebooked. She recognized the efforts of Sheldon Butler, Head of Operations, and Connie Upton, Director of Convention Services. Richard Ostrander, Chairman of the Center Advisory Committee, stressed the need for expansion with the increasing demand due to their continued success. The 2000 Yakima Valley Vistors' Guides were distributed. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY MATTSON, TO ACCEPT THE YEAR -END REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. 4 32 APRIL 4, 2000 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FEDERAL TRANSIT DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM John Haddix, representing Transit, explained the proposed reduction of the aspirational goal from 12% to 10%. He said they worked with the Conference of Governments and reviewed the national goal- set by the Federal Transit Administration in developing this revised goal. He said this recommendation is based on what Transit believes they can realistically achieve and the fact that the Council already adopted 10% as a reasonable goal. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO CHANGE BACK TO THE 12% GOAL, AND DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP A PROCESS AND A PLAN AIMED AT IMPROVING MINIORITY DEVELOPMENT UTILIZATION WITHIN THE CITY PROJECTS UNDER DISCUSSION. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, confirmed there was no difficulty with going back to 12% saying they had made that goal in the past. • Phil Pleasant, a local general contractor, distributed a letter to the council members in which he outlined his dissatisfaction with the City of Yakima's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. The letter is his form of providing input to the things that the City is telling the federal government they are doing for the disadvantaged businesses. He discussed this letter in detail and requested that the minimum acceptable goal be set at 12 %. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. Resolution No. R- 2000 -33, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -33, A RESOLUTION approving and adopting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and authorizing submittal of said program with the United States Department of ,Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, and all other appropriate federal and state agencies for review and approval. *11. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE YOUTH VIOLENCE COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR SURVEY OF YAKIMA SCHOOL STUDENTS The request from the Youth Violence Committee for Community Development Block Grant funds to conduct a survey of Yakima school students was approved. 5 323 APRIL 4, 2000 *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH WARD NORTH AMERICA, INC. REGARDING THE CITY'S WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR: • A. THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -35, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator's Agreement with Ward North America, Inc. for administration of the City's workers' compensation claims. B. ON -LINE DATA SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -36, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an On -Line Data Services Agreement with Ward North America, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining on -line data services to assist with the administration of the City's workers' compensation claims. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TRAINING SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH INSTRUCTORS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -37, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Fire Chief of the City of Yakima Fire Department to execute • training service agreements that are substantially in accord with the terms and conditions of the attached form training service agreement in order to obtain professional training services during 2000. *14. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED FIRE DEPARTMENT 2000 BUDGET POLICY ISSUE REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF RESCUE VEHICLE The deferred budget policy issue to use $100,000 from the Fire Capital fund to replace the current rescue vehicle at Fire Station One was approved. *15. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2000 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE (BUDGET) REPORT The February 2000 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was approved. *16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTEREST RATE FOR WASTEWATER CONNECTION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -12, AN ORDINANCE relating to periodic payments for wastewater connection charges; to provide that the interest rate applicable to connection charges made by such periodic payments shall be based on the Prime Rate; amending section 7.58.085 of the Yakima Municipal Code accordingly. 6 324 • APRIL 4, 2000 *17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO AVISTA COMMUNICATIONS OF WASHINGTON, INC. FOR A TELE- COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -13, AN ORDINANCE granting a non - exclusive franchise to Avista Communications of Washington, Inc. ( "Avista ") to construct, operate and maintain a Telecommunications System, with all necessary facilities, within the City of Yakima, Washington (the "City "); setting forth provisions, terms and conditions accompanying the grant of this Franchise; providing for ,City regulation of construction, operation, maintenance and use of the Telecommunications System; prescribing penalties for the violations of its provisions; and setting an effective date. 18. OTHER BUSINESS It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPOINT BARBARA HARRER TO THE HEALTH DISTRICT BOARD AS THE CITY OF YAKIMA'S REPRESENTATIVE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum from City Clerk regarding 1999 Election Expenses. 3/27/00; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for January 2000; Economic Analysis of the State of Washington's proposed Ergonomic Rule prepared by M. Cubed. 2/2000; Planning Division Assignments Pending Report as of April 4, 2000; Article from March 26, 2000 The Seattle Times, "Making Initiative Rules Clearer and User Friendly "; Article from March 19, 2000 The Seattle Times, "Like It or Lump It, Traffic Calming is Spreading "; and Washington State Labor Area Summaries. January 2000. 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (APPROX. 20 MINUTES) It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, TO THEN ADJOURN TO APRIL 11, 2000 AT 2:30 A.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION REGARDING CITY ANNEXATION PLANNING, AND THEN TO APRIL 18, 2000 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION LEGAL CENTER FOR A STUDY SESSION ON PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT. The • motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. 7 325 APRIL 4, 2000 20. ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 11, 2000 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER (2ND FLOOR TRAINING ROOM) FOR A STUDY SESSION REGARDING CITY ANNEXATION PLANNING, THEN TO APRIL 18, 2000 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER (2ND FLOOR TRAINING ROOM) FOR A STUDY SESSION ON FIRE DEPARTMENT ICCUEC PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: /, ��� • • elF MEMBER DA E •UNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MA PLACE, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins, Pension /Records Clerk. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 8