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Home My WebLink About12/04/2001 Business Meeting 374 • CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2001 - 2:00 P.M. 129 NORTH 2 ND STREET - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. ROLL CALL Present: Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Larry Mattson, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Beauchamp gave an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER /SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Place advised that at the Yakima County -Wide Policy meeting they requested that we have an alternate member who does not have to be an elected official. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPOINT DAN VALOFF AS THE ALTERNATE. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 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. Item No. 13 was added and Item No. 11 was removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. 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.) *A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 6 AND 20, 2001 BUSINESS MEETINGS AND NOVEMBER 13, 2001 ADJOURNED MEETING The minutes of the November 6 and 20, 2001 Business meetings and the November 13, 2001 Adjourned meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said • minutes read publicly. 375 DECEMBER 4, 2001 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bob Mansfield Sr., 1201 South 41 rd Avenue, addressed the Council on his concern with the increased number of false fire alarms and early detection calls since many of the alarm firms have moved outside of the city, some out of state. He said we do not have any standards and, as much as he would prefer another control, it may be time to consider fines or registration of alarm companies. He offered to help the City develop alarm- monitoring standards. Mayor Place referred the issue to the Council Public Safety committee. Pastor John Everhart, 1012 South 8th Street, said he was concerned that there aren't many African Americans coming in to apply for jobs in the City. He sees them read the announcements and then walk away because they may not be qualified for the job. Or, they feel that if they apply for the job they're not going to get it. He asked the City to consider some type of effort to allow the young African American people to get on- the -job training or allow them to observe so they can begin to prepare for those jobs. Council Member Puccinelli asked if it would be possible to have a public works reserve similar to the police and fire reserve programs. He thought this may help our manpower situation, and at the same time, allow them to learn. City Manager Zais said we could explore that idea similar to an internship program. Police Chief Blesio explained the explorer program available to provide experience and training for our youth, and the reserve program. Chief Blesio also spoke about the subject of alarms saying Mr. Mansfield made a good point, that there needs to be some accountability by the alarm companies as well as alarm users. In the first 10 months of this year the Police Department responded to 1,250 alarms, 97% were false and, in 99.5 %, no arrests were made. This resulted in pulling officers from other responsibilities. He said they are responding to well over 40,000 dispatch calls on an annual basis. Of that number 12,000 are priority 3 (life threatening) calls. The numbers are still climbing and they need assistance. Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9 Street, supported Reverend Everhart's comments saying it behooves the adults in Yakima to make the effort to reach out. She spoke about mentoring and helping a child get the fulfillment they need to be a success in life. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 111 6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH A & A MOTORCOACH, INC. FOR TRANSIT ROUTE #3 SERVICES Paul George, 5305 Meadow Lane Court, Council member - elect, yet to be seated, requested postponing action on this item. He said it involves a five -year contract that he would be required to live with. Therefore, he would appreciate deferring this to mid - January allowing him to vote and to make an informed decision. Although he understands Mr. George's concerns, Council Member Puccinelli 2 376 DECEMBER 4, 2001 chastised the Council for even considering a delay of this decision. He stated the company has waited long enough for a decision from Council. Council Member Sims said, to avoid cutting Mr. George out of the decision, he felt it wasn't out of line to delay it for another month. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE SECOND MEETING IN JANUARY. The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote, Puccinelli and Barnett voting nay. In response to the question of how to handle the deferral, Paul McMurray, Assistant City Attorney, commented that a formal amendment to.extend the existing contract can be brought to the next Council meeting. Council Member Puccinelli went on record stating his displeasure at delaying this decision. *7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH ACCESS PARATRANSIT FOR DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -,161 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Access Paratransit, Inc., for Dial -A- Ride transportation services. *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ZAREMBA CLAIMS SERVICE — YAKIMA FOR DAMAGE CLAIM INVESTIGATION SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -162, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to enter into an Agreement with Zaremba Claims Service — Yakima for the purpose of reviewing and investigating property and general liability damage claims filed with and against the City of Yakima. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -163, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Animal Control Agreement with the Humane Society of Central Washington. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES EDUCATION & CONSULTING GROUP FOR FACILITATION SERVICES BETWEEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND YAKIMA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #12 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -164, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Yakima Fire Protection District No. 12 and Emergency Services Education and Consulting Group (ESECG) to develop a long -range plan for the transition of assets and services from the Fire District to the City of Yakima following annexations. 3 377 DECEMBER 4, 2001 11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE CITY OF YAKIMA FOR 2002 Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, suggested asking the Legislature for a different approach to the cost of environmental compliance. He suggested asking them to trim back the effects of long- standing environmental regulations. Mr. Waarvick also submitted suggested revisions to the Washington Administrative Code, 173.200 series, where modifications relating to stormwater would be very helpful. This priority relating to water pollution control regulations was added. Following a discussion on the Clean Air legislation relating to right -to- enter, it was decided to change the wording to support/monitor rather than just support. City Manager Zais acknowledged that the priorities will be modified and updated as the sessions go along. *12. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 18, 2001 TO CONSIDER THE MILLER ANNEXATION December 18, 2001 was set as the date of public hearing on the Miller Annexation. ORDINANCES *13. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY AT 3111 TIETON DRIVE REQUESTED BY BRUCE AND THERESA SIMPSON ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -65, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use and zoning, rezoning the parcel (approximately 0.68 acres) addressed 3111 Tieton Drive from Single Family Residential (R -1) to Professional Business (B -1), and amending the Official Yakima Urban Area Zoning Map accordingly. *14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 72 AVENUE ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -66, AN ORDINANCE relating to implementation of the South 72 Avenue Annexation; and amending Ordinance No. 2001 -46. *15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AVISTA FRANCHISE TRANSFER TO ADVANCED TELCOM, INC. ORDINANCE NO. 2001-67, AN ORDINANCE relating to the telecommunications system franchise granted to Avista communications of Washington, Inc. under City of Yakima Telecommunications System Franchise Ordinance No. 2000 -13 and approving the transfer of the telecommunications system franchise from Avista Communications of Washington, Inc. to Advanced TelCom, Inc. 4 378 DECEMBER 4, 2001 *16. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT THE YAKIMA CENTER ORDINANCE NO. 2001-68, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2001 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $84,000 in the 370 - Convention Center Capital Improvement Fund for expenditure during 2001 to provide for architectural services relating to the Convention Center expansion. *17. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER DIVISION ELECTRICAL POWER EXPENSES (NO ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS MEETING; SECOND READING SCHEDULED 12/18/01) An Ordinance amending the 2001 budget and appropriating funds for additional Water Division electrical power expenses, was read by title only, and laid on the table until December 18, 2001 for a second reading. 18. OTHER BUSINESS SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO REAPPOINT ROBERT WARDELL TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous voice•vote. o Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: 11/29/01 News Release regarding snow control efforts; Official Statement of Canvass for the General Election regarding City positions; Yakima County Labor Economy for October 2001; Agenda for the December 3, 2001 Community Review Board meeting; Agenda for the December 3, 2001 Charter and Police & Fire Civil Service Commissions meeting; Flyer on November 29, 2001 State DOE Stormwater Management Stakeholder Workshop; and Planning Division Assignments Pending Report as of December 4, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING 19. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION REQUESTED BY MUKESH SAGAR FOR PROPERTY AT 302 NORTH 10 STREET • Dan Valoff, Senior Planner, explained that Mr. Sagar has a 20' by 85' section of property adjacent to his residence that he would like vacated so he can do some improvements to his home. A hearing was held October 11, 2001 before the Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner recommended that it be approved and staff recommends the Council uphold that recommendation without compensation. Although, there has been some changes in state law regarding compensation, this vacation application was submitted prior to those changes. Council members had no ex -parte contact to disclose. 5 3 7 9. DECEMBER 4, 2001 Mayor Place opened the public hearing Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th street, expressed concerns about the definition of the no compensation clause. She felt there had been improvements made to the property, therefore it didn't qualify for no compensation. After discussing details about the property she said she didn't really care one way or the other about the Council's decision but would like to suggest that as part of accepting this vacation with no compensation that Mr. Sagar plant some trees in the block along Lincoln Avenue between 9 and 10 Streets. She would also like to see grass planted and maintained in the planting strip for those two blocks. • Mayor closed the public hearing PUCCINELLI MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO UPHOLD THE AMENDED (FROM 20' WIDE TO 18' WIDE) HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION. Council Member Buchanan objected to giving it away for nothing. The motion carried by a 5 -1 roll call vote; Buchanan voting nay, Sims temporarily absent. 20. ADJOURNMENT • BUCHANAN MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO DECEMBER 11, 2001, 8:30 A.M. BUDGET WRAP -UP, THEN TO DECEMBER 12, 2001, 6:30 P.M., FOR MEETING WITH AREA LEGISLATORS AND AWC REPRESENTATIVES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: ). -, CO 3/ /OUNCIL MEM:ER �'t 3UNCIL r MBER DATE ATTEST: Ka.AL„,, j ( /4 ./._, CITY CLERK ARY PLACE, MAYOR / i Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of t is meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 6 •