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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/1989 Business Meeting • 091 • JANUARY 24, 1989 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 Pat Berndt, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. 2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE. GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Berndt announced that the Dinosaur Exhibit is coming to L Yakima April 1 through May 14, .1989., compliments of. U.S.. West Communications. _ r, _r Mayor Berndt announced that Governor Gardner has formed a new drug - coalition adding she will be going to Olympia tomorrow to serve on the coalition and hopefully obtain some funds for the City of Yakima. Mayor Berndt read a proclamation designating the month of February as "National Community College Month." The proclamation was accepted by Dr. Tullar, President of Yakima Valley Community College and Corky Mattingly, Board Member. Code Enforcement Manager Shampine reported that Council member Carmichael's term on the Washington State Building Code Council expired December 31,' 1988, and as a token of appreciation for her service, he presented her with an inscribed wall plaque and gavel. 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. Item No. 8 was added, and Item No. 12 was removed, as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY SIMS,• THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, r AS , READ BE PASSED. � : Unanimously ,.� 1 carried_ by roll call vote. ( para preceded by an • ast " 1*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under ,one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF 'NOVEMBER 29, 1988 The Council minutes of November 29, 1988 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Charles Kriz, 5708 Bitterroot Lane, addressed Council stating Sunday's paper contained eight articles regarding taxes that would have an impact on senior citizens. He stated he believes those wanting the programs should be the ones to pay for them. He also spoke about the need for the schools to provide additional learning opportunities for gifted and more advanced students "rather than always providing programs for the underprivileged and less fortunate. Mr. Kriz stated he had spoken with Chief Green and requested that the Yakima Health District be closed for allowing drugs to be used in the building. He indicated he made the same comments and request to the County Commissioners earlier this AAD /1 092 JANUARY 24, 1989 morning. Mayor Berndt informed Mr. Kriz that the Health Board convenes tomorrow at 10:00 A.M. and extended an invitation to attend the meeting. Julie Kamppi, 1010 South 38th Avenue, addressed Council regarding the street kids and the drug problem. Ms. Kamppi shared that she is a former drug addict and has recently quit her job to work with Yakima's street kids in an attempt to help them find a solution to their problems. She said she works with Teen Challenge of Yakima J r and _ spoke .° of the need for a _ half -way house for kids who have ✓ � ., 3 com plet ed treatment :pfogram and have °no place live. Mayon Berndt informed Kamppi' that' state and" o federal: grants, are available for programs for young people and she would like Ms. Kamppi to have the opportunity to speak to the Governor's drug coalition about these needs. Ms. Kamppi gave Mayor Berndt a phone number where she could be reached to discuss the matter further. Mayor Berndt thanked Ms. Kamppi for the work she is doing in the community. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON WASTEWATER FACILITY PLAN UPDATE (BRING PLAN) This being the time set for the hearing on the Wastewater Facility Plan Update, Wastewater Superintendent Chris Waarvick introduced Tony Krutsch, representative from the Environmental Office of CWC -HDR, stating Mr. Krutsch is present to respond to any inquiries Council has about the Wastewater Facility Plan Update. Mr. Krutsch stated the purpose of this public hearing is to receive testimony from the public regarding the Plan. He said the purpose of the Plan is to bring the 1976 Plant into compliance with state and federal regulations that have transpired since the Plant was constructed. He indicated some of the issues which need to be dealt with are: infiltration and inflow, shortcomings in the original Facility Plan, and the nitrification requirements placed on the City in 1983 with the issuance of the new waste discharge permit requiring modifications to provide the nitrification for removal of ammonia from the effluent. He stated the 1988 NPDES r required additional modifications to the .Plant to bring the Wastewater - Treatment Plant into compliance ' the Washington Department of Ecology compliance order. Council member Barnett expressed concern that the Department of Ecology continually changes their standards and the City of Yakima is never quite able to catch up with all of their mandates. Council member Beauchamp asked what sanctions DDE can impose on a community if they fail to comply. Chris Waarvick stated a moratorium can be imposed on sewer hookups, as has been done in the past in the Terrace Heights area. City Manager Zais responded that DOE has the capacity to enjoin the City through other,legal steps and impose penalties and fines which may extend to the corporate entity of the municipality, the officers and administrators and the elected 'official of that entity. He added this has been done in some cases around the country and was supported by court actions. A brief discussion ensued regarding the need to request changes in this procedure, so that DOE does not have such tight control over the municipalities. Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing for testimony. Larry • Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, addressed the Plan. Mr. Mathews referred to Appendix DXXB3 which recommends the increase in the utility surcharge from 50% to 96 %, stating this is not addressed in the rate increase. There being no other citizens wishing to speak, Mayor Berndt closed the Public Hearing. Following further suggestions and comments regarding changes in the final plan, Mr. Krutsch interjected that there, will be a fifteen day period in which citizens are. allowed to t_ t „ { provide [ wr.itten testimony regarding the Wastewater Facility Plan ". Update. * 8. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH WASTEWATER FACILITY CONSULTANT TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS AAD /2 • .,,:. 0 9 3 RESOLUTION ,NO. ,D-5541, A authorizing the execution of Amendment 42 to the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services at the Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant with CWC -HDR, Inc. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PARES AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED FROM 1/17/89 -SEE ATTACHED CONTRACTS) .. ' Public' Works' Administrative Assistant David Johnson responded III to inquiries by Council members. A discussion''ensued r'ega'rding the formula used to compute the rates, the vague language contained in some of the contracts, and the fact that some of the users have not been contacted by staff to review the various aspects of the documents. It was noted that some of the users are operating under 1988 contracts and agreements. Council member Carmichael asked staff to include the Board /Commission recommendation on the agenda cover sheet in the future so Council will know that the issue has ,• been discussed with them. Following further discussion, and Resolution No. D -5541 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY CARMICHAEL, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE. ADOPTED. Carried by 4 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Foy voting nay; Beauchamp temporarily absent. • RESOLUTION NO. D -5542, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for recreational activities of , the City of Yakima Department of Public Works, Division of Parks and Recreation. * 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION MODIFYING PETTY CASH /CASH DRAWER RESERVES FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS AND•DIVISIONS RESOLUTION NO. D -5543, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No.'D- 5353, adopted May 19, 1987, and authorizing the existence of a City - Treasurer's Change Fund, and other petty cash funds, within the General Fund 'of': the City of Yakima. ' . *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AGREEMENT FOR . CITY HALL WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ANALYSIS RESOLUTION NO. D -5544, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a contract with Abacus Consultants, P.S. for engineering analysis of the City Hall water distribution system. . 12. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES REGARDING 4TH • QUARTER 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STATUS Mayor Berndt stated this item was removed from the 'Consent . Agenda at the request of Mathews and asked that he'comment at ' this time. Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, stated he testified last spring about the Tieton Drive sidewalk project and now that the proposal is being formalized for construction, he would like to point out that the sidewalk on the north side of the street was installed through a Local Improvement District (L.I.D.). He stated the $220,000 for the sidewalk on the south side , of Tieton Drive is being taken from City construction funds, and he thinks the funds should be derived from an L.I.D. Council Member Carmichael stated this was a safety concern, therefore, funds are being taken from savings from other projects to expedite construction. She indicated public hearings were conducted last . summer and many residents expressed concern for the safety of the I school children. Mrs. Carmichael stated the majority of the citizens attending the public hearings were supportive of this project. There being no other comments, it was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. 'Unanimously carried by voice vote. 13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES AND ENACTING RATE RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMPREHENSIVE SEWER FINANCING PLAN FOR.1989 AND 1990 City Manager Zais stated staff has nothing further to add, therefore, it was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO REMOVE AAD /3 094 . ' . THIS. ...rrEm . FROM ..THE ' :.TABLEY FOR ':DISCUSSION_ ::PURPOSES....Unanimously carried by voice vote. Larry Mathews,' 805. South. '..17th Avenue, . spoke about items of concern to him i.e. the outside sewer service charge, the strong waste charge and industrial waste charge. He stated the general public will be bearing the burden of the costs for strong waste treatment. Mr. Mathews concluded. his testimony by • - commenting'it is the poor people that will be impacted the most by enactment of this ordinance. Ordinance No. 3156 having been read by title, it was MOVED. BY.BUCHANAN, SECONDED BYSIMS:, THAT.THE . ORDINANCE BE PASSED. Under . discussion .Council member Barnett explained that he will vote against the motion because the debt III service ratio projected in the Finance Plan is higher than required. Secondly, there has been •a 6.7% reduction in the City's share since the, original projection, therefore, he believes the rates in the Financing Plan could have been reduced. Mayor Berndt stated she understands the need for the two year Financing Plan and requested staff provide clarification on the debt service issue. Council, member Beauchamp expressed concern about the impact this would have on the elderly and the poor. The question was called for vote on the motion.,.Carried by 4 -3 roll call vote. • Barnett, Beauchamp and Foy'voting hay: ORDINANCE NO. 3156, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities; increasing sewer ready -to -serve charges and volume charges; increasing septage charges; allocating collections from sewer rates and charges to capital purposes and amending Section 7.60.010 and Subsection 7.63.030 A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 14. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Carmichael stated the National. League of Cities . will:be meeting in March and requested the opportunity attend that conference— It It - was MOVED BY . BEAUCHAMP,.. ,SECONDED' BY..,BUCHANAN, .. TO AUTHORIZE OOUNCIL.MEMBERS CARMICHAEL :AND . BUCHANAN ,TO:AT'!'EEND THE . III NATIONAL :._ LEAGUE .'.OFCITIES.;CONFERENCE'IN.. MARCH:'Unanimously carried by voice vote. • Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Acting Cable Communications" Coordinator regarding Sale of Cooke - Cablevision to Tele- Communications, Inc. 1/18/89 and memo regarding Cooke Annual Report and Audit for 1987 and 1988, including November Cable Report. 1/19/89; Report from Yakima County Coalition for the War on Drugs Education Committee regarding programs planned for 1989; and Memo from Street and Refuse Divisions Manager, responding to letter to City Council by P. E. Hoffman (utilization of Christmas trees). 1/17/89 15. ADJOURNMENT . There being no further business to . before the Council, Mayor Berndt adjourned the meet 'g at the rur of :20 P.M. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY , f ,4 A Usi i / E•- 2 /- ? CIL M R DATE a i .3 -'2 f --Ell' ATTEST: Cp N CIL MEMBER DATE III i'rce_./u,,, ?J' ' - . ' Ga :'.4-/ ' CITY CLERK MAYOR (Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC.) .. AAD /4