HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/1989 Study Session .JUNE 6, 1989
STUDY SESSION /BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL `
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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.
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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,
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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."
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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.) ,
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*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.
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*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
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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.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC.
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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.
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