Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/1989 Study Session .JUNE 6, 1989 STUDY SESSION /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, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present -.oh roll call. Council members Lynn Buchanan and Lynn, Carmichael absent and excused. 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 Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER - Mayor Berndt recognized City Attorney; John Vanek, for participating on her "Gap to Gap" team this past weekend, enabling the team to place first in their particular division. Mayor Berndt' read a proclamation designating June 4 -10, 1989, "Western Days" in the City of Yakima. The proclamation was accepted by Jerry Henderson, Vice President of the Westside Merchants Association. Citizens were encouraged to participate in the festivities of Westside Days. Mayor Berndt called attention to the photo display in the lobby entitled "Neglected Heirlooms: Blacks and Washington's Building Treasury," asking citizens to take time to view the display and attend the public lecture by Mrs. Esther Mumford at 7:00 P.M. on June 8, 1989 in the Council Chambers. Mayor Berndt presented Retired Battalion Chief Bruce Hines with a plaque in recognition of the 32 years of service he has given to the Yakima Fire Department. Chief Beeson and Deputy Fire Chief Martin presented Mr. Hines with a plaque depicting the various positions he held during his tenure with the Fire Department. Mr. Hines retired June 3, 1989. • 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. It was the consensus of the Council that Items Nos. 7 and 14 be added, and Items Nos. 9 and 10 be removed from the Consent Agend . The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY FOY, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE PASSED. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded -by an- asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.). 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION A. SPECIAL PRESENTATION FILING OF PETITION NO. 1084 BY SHAHID F. OHAD, REQUESTING OVERHEAD SIGNAL AT 10TH AND SUMMITVIEW AVENUES Shahid Ohad, 1313 Browne Avenue addressed Council regarding the petition for a light at the intersection of 10th Avenue and Summitview to assist elderly citizens in crossing the street. Mr. Ohad stated this is a very busy street and it is quite hazardous to cross, especially for the senior citizens residing at. the Starlighter Apartment Complex. Council member Barnett asked that this issue be discussed under Item No. 16, AAD /1 • 176 JUNE 6, 1989 Other Business, as he would like to comment about the situation. Phil Salatino, 209 Park Avenue, expressed concern regarding the City's street sweeping policy. He said he had been advised that the streets are only swept about every six months due to the fact that the City of Yakima has two street sweepers and one in reserve. Mr. Salatino asked if this was correct. Mayor Berndt asked Public Works Director Copeland to speak with Mr. Salatino regarding his inquiry. 6. REPORT FROM CABLE TV REGARDING REFRANCHISING PROCEDURE AND FUTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE NEEDS Cable Communications Coordinator, Wendy Warren, stated this report outlines the history of the cable franchises in Yakima and proposes hiring an outside consultant to begin long range planning, community needs assessment and other related issues due to the fact that the current franchise expires in 1993. Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to move this item to the Other Business portion of the agenda so action may be taken today. It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE CABLE TV CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. * 7. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING PARKS BOND PROJECTS STATUS The report from the Director. of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Manager regarding the status of the Parks Bond Projects was placed on the Consent Agenda and accepted as submitted. 8. RECONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM PAUL COOK FOR ANGLE PARKING ON YAKIMA AVENUE AND REMOVAL OF CENTER ISLAND (TABLED FROM 4/5/88 - REMOVE ISSUE FROM TABLE) Mayor Berndt explained that this item had been placed on the table during the April 5, 1989 Council meeting and must be removed from the table prior to any discussion today. It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY BARNETT, THAT THE ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLE FOR ACTION. Carried by 4 -1 voice vote. Berndt voting nay. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. Council member Foy stated he believes Council has a responsibility to respond to the applicant's request which was originally presented to Council on April 5, 1988, and subsequently tabled until the results of the Transpo study were available. Mr. Foy pointed out that Council acted upon a similar request last week . regarding an alley vacation without the benefit of the Transpo study, therefore, it is his belief that this issue should be acted upon at this time. Council member Foy noted that the mid -block crosswalks have also been removed ,from.Yakima Avenue since the meeting of April 5, 1988. Following ,further further comments '.by Council member Foy, it was MOVED .BY FOY,.SECONDED BY'BARNETT,,;.TO.ASK STAFF TO MEET WITH MR..000K, REVIEW EXHIBIT. C AND THE COST ESTIMATES; SHARE THAT. INFORMATION- WITH THE OWNERSHIP ALONG:. THAT: BLOCK, AND BRING BACK 'A RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OR REFUSAL. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH RON KING FOR PEPSI- RAINIER PROGRAM (CONTINUED FROM 5/23/89) Parks and Recreation Manager Flaherty was present to respond to inquiries from Council regarding this agreement. Council member Foy referred to page 4 of the agreement and questioned the wording of number 4 under section B. Mr. Flaherty stated the wording should be changed to read "post- tournament" rather than "post - season." AAD /2 JUNE 6; 1989 177 Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue asked what the City's out -of- pocket expense will be for this particular agreement. Mr. Flaherty stated he does not have that information with him but he will provide those figures for Mr. Mathews. Mayor Berndt stated the Council recognizes that the, tournaments are .a tourism factor and, as such, are co-sponsored by the City; the tournaments are not 100% self- supporting. Mr. Flaherty explained that the figures for each tournament vary depending on how much money is received. He stated the City recaptures its cost in terms of the on -site work for field maintenance, etc. Council member Foy asked that the Council be furnished the same information to be provided to Mr. Mathews. Resolution. No. D -5582 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY FOY, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. City Attorney Vanek pointed out that the wording in the agreement under Section B, number page 4, will be changed as discussed. RESOLUTION NO. D -5582, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement for 1989 Slow Pitch Softball Round Robin Tournaments. (Contract No. 89 -34). 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF R. W. BECK SERVICE CONTRACT Director of Engineering and Utilities Covell- stated this is a proposed agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to provide engineering services for design and specifications for three sewer system projects in the West Valley area. Mr. Covell responded to inquiries from Council members' regarding the_ cost of this service contract. Council member Beauchamp was curious why the City would use R. W. Beck & Associates for this work in view of. the past problems with this firm. City Manager Zais explained that this is a result of the settlement regarding the Philadelphia Gear litigation which involved R. W. Beck and Associates. He stated R. W. Beck paid the City a sum of money and, agreed to provide engineering services to the City as compensation for claims made in that litigation with Philadelphia Gear. Further, Mr. Zais stated it was staff's view that the City could more adequately tailor the engineering services needed for these three projects as they are significantly more straight forward and less complicated than the wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation project. Mr. Zais stated services provided by any other consultant would have to be paid by the City, whereas, the services of R. W. Beck and Associates are part of settlement involving Philadelphia Gear. Other questions were raised relating to payment for services and Mayor Berndt pointed out that some of the specifics of the settlement were not to be disclosed and Council should discuss this in executive session. Due to the urgency of this matter, it was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY.BARNETT., TO MOVE INTO A BRIEF EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE MATTER OF THE ' CAP AND THE USE . OF. THE CASH PLUS SERVICES: IN THE LITIGATION, AND THEN RgIURN.TO OPEN SESSION. Unanimously' carried by voice vote. Buchanan,and Carmichael absent. The Council members having returned to open session and Resolution .'No. D -5583 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY.FOY,,.TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO_:CLARIFICATION OF THE•ISSUES RAISED REGARDING THE 2.4 FACTOR. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. III RESOLUTION NO. D -5583, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima. to execute an agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates for professional engineering services. (Contract' #89-35.) , • *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LIMITED CLOSURE OF 16TH ' AVENUE, BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND LOWER AHTANUM ROAD, AND .SPRING CREEK ROAD, FOR YAKIMA FAIR RESOLUTION NO. D -5584, A RESOLUTION authorizing - .closure of portions of 16th Avenue and Spring Creek Road for the Yakima Air Fair. AAD /3 178 JUNE 6, 1989 *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT DOCUMENTS FOR YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION.NO. D- 5585, A RESOLUTION authorizing ratification of a Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement for Air Terminal taxiway improvements. * 13. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE WASTEWATER AERATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CONTRACT A (STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the City Engineer dated April 13, 1989, with respect to the completion of the work on the Aeration System Improvement Project - Contract A (Air filters), performed by Ralph Bishop Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING-THE COST- RECOVERY CHARGE RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE (TABLED FROM APRIL 25, 1989) ORDINANCE NO. 3179, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities; abolishing utility connection agreement installment contracts for water and sewer service; increasing the capital cost recovery charge for sewer connections; limiting installment payment of the sewer capital cost recovery charge; limiting interest and the amount of the water and'sewer connection charge and amending Subsection 7.56.040 A, Section 7.58.030, 7.58.040 and enacting a new Subsection 7.56.030 E all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. * 15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES (PARKS OPERATION SUPERVISOR) ORDINANCE NO. 3180,, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 9, 1989; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, and Subsection 2.20.110 F, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 16. OTHER•BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AS A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE Information Systems Manager, Rick Pettyjohn, stated this request is approximately one month early' because the Police Department has exceeded their disk capacity. Mr. Pettyjohn stated this equipment . was partially funded inIthe 1989 budget and a, portion of it is funded in a supplemental appropriation as part: of the law enforcement package. Resolution No. 0-5586 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE'RESOLUTION BE APPROVED. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. RESOLUTION NO. tD -5586, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of computer equipment without calling for bids.' _ B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR CABLE -TV FRANCHISE SERVICES (CONTINUED FROM ITEM NO. 6) It was MOVED BY. .FOY:, SECONDED BY BARNETT, ;THAT:.THE. RESOLUTION BE READ AND PLACED'BEFORE THE COUNCIL FOR FINAL. PASSAGE. Resolution No. D -5587 having been read by title, the question was calla for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. RESOLUTION "NO. D -5587, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a Cable Television Consulting Service Agreement. (Contract #89 -36) C. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF ITEM 5A, PETITION NO. 1084 AAD /4 • JUNE 6' 1 1 7 ,t. 989 Council member Barnett stated he believes this is. a dangerous intersection and something needs to be done about installing a light there. Discussion ensued regarding the type of light that could be installed there, and if there - might. not be a better location for a light.. Council member Foy pointed out that the modernization of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue is scheduled for this year and suggested using the present controller and lights for the 10th Avenue & Summitview Avenue signal. Director of Public Works Copeland stated staff has been reviewing the 10th Avenue III and Summitview Avenue location, adding that the Police Department is concerned that this might not be the best location to install a light. He stated consideration is also being given to relocating the pedestrian crossing to 9th Avenue rather than 10th Avenue. Mayor Berndt cautioned that the issue of practicality should be :considered with regard to this particular. situation. Council member Barnett asked staff to expedite their recommendation regarding this issue. Council member Foy asked for a status report of the current airport leases, explaining that his concern is based on the recent lease termination of an airline at the Yakima - Air Terminal. He :stated the monthly lease did not contain a penalty clause for early termination and this is something the City should take into consideration with the airport leases. .Council member Sims requested that staff and the downtown committees review the -potential vacation of 3rd Street. between Yakima Avenue and 'A' Street for the purpose of furthering the projects in that area, and present the report to Council. Council member Foy asked how many Council members will be attending the Association of Washington Cities Conference next week. Mayor Berndt stated she, Council member Buchanan, City Manager Zais, Assistant City Manager Stouder and City Attorney Vanek will be attending the AWC Conference. Council member Foy pointed out that a quorum will be available should the need arise to conduct a Council meeting. Mr. Zais.stated historically the Council meeting • has been cancelled during this particular week to allow Council members to attend the AWC Conference and the Council agenda items have been scheduled accordingly. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from .Special Assistant to the Governor regarding Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Fact Sheet No. 1; 5/9/89; Letter to Sweet Edwards Amino regarding Lower Yakima Valley Regional Landfill Proposal. 5/26/89; Memo from Director of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Manager regarding Construction of Score Booth at Larson Park - Dunbar Softball Field. 5/25/89; Monthly Reports of the Chief of Police for March and April 1989; Minority Business Enterprise Monthly Report and Block Grant Monthly Report for April 1989; Monthly Personnel Division Reports for May 1989; Minutes of the first meeting of the Yakima Youth Commission. 5/23/89; and Agenda of the May 24, 1989 Yakima District Board of Health meeting and minutes of its April 26, 1989 meeting. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION, AND TO ADJOURN IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent. 18. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned. at the hour of 3:15 P.M. AAD /5 180 JUNE 6, 1989 / l READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY � � � �. // 1/ CS CIL MEMBER TE • COUN IL MEMBm' • D'TE ATTEST: • 1 ( ), 02‘ . z--- • CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC. • JUNE 13, 1989 There was no Council Meeting held this as Council members, City Manager, Assistant City Manager and City Attorney were attending the Association of Washington Cities Confererence. 1 AAD /6