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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/22/1987 Business Meeting 208 DECEMBER 22, 1987 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 Henry Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Barnett, 'Pat Berndt 'Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Jerry Foy present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, and City Clerk Roberts also present. Council member Bernard Sims absent and excused. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Beauchamp. 3.' OPEN DIS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER • Council_,menber Barnett stated he has. a. copy of the Final EIS " Disposal of Hanford Defense High Level Transuranic and Tank Wastes, which he will pla in the Council'`s Office for Council member review: stated the Northwest Citizens of Defense Waste - Committee, - of'which he is a member, will review it and make a statement to the Department of Energy on it within the 30 day comment period. - Council member Carmichael brought up for discussion an issue - regarding the of Yakima as a four year class operation in conjunction with the''State" college network. She suggested Council send letters to the Governor and State legislators asking that they not act hastily' on the recoMMendation that will come to them in "February, as well as send letters to Dr. Garrity, Central Washington University, and Chuck Collins, Chairman of ' the Comnnittee, to urge the-Commission look at Yakima as an extension of those facilities. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, to write a letter to the appropriate legislators and Chuck Collins, expressing our sentiments as a 'Council. Unanimously` by voice vote. Sims absent. ' Council member Buchanan asked about information he had heard concerning the Mayor calling a meeting with the Army and encouraging the Army to not work out of the Yakima airport. Mayor Beauchamp indicated he was not aware of any meeting. Council member Barnett stated there•maybe some confusion and reported the Armed Forces Liaison Task Force of the Chamber - of Commerce had a meeting with- the chairman of the Airport Board, Bill Almon, Colonel Hill, and a couple of Chamber members in order to discuss the petition Mr. May is',circulating to stop the helicopters from flying - over the- City - of Yakiiria._ He stated' =tie doesn't think it has anything to do with what Council member Buchanan was talking about. He stated Mr. Almon : indica`ted that:should the petition be submitted to the City, it should be referred - - to'-- -the :- Airport s - Board. It was - the :general consensus... of the Council that this issue should be addressed because there is mis- information which to be clarified. Council member Carmichael commented .she' received- material from the National League of Cities, entitled "Election '88 ", intended to get our legislative representatives in Washington, D.C., and those running for president to recognize that investing in "hometown America" is a positive thing to do. She stated in addition to this, in Washington State, they were talking about investing in "hometown" Washington for those running next year for any type of state government office, so they will recognize cities are partners in the delivery of services. She stated she would, leave these brochures in the Council's office. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Beauchamp 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 of the Council to add It No. 12 to the Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Foy, and delete Item No. 14, as requested by Council member Barnett. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including AAD /1 DECEMBER 22, 1987 209 resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda,' as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by 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 ::. ' AUDIENCE TARTICIPATICCH 1 • . , , None 6. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC' DEVELOPMENT REGARDING PETITION FILED BY LLOYD MULLANIX FOR COMMUNITY CLEAN -UP AND ENFORCEMENT Robert�'Shampine, Code Administration Manager, reported. that. after looking at copies of ordinances obtained from cities' across the nation he did a survey of our city and about 35 % -70% of the property would not have passed one of these ordinances and out of those, about 90 % -95% is in the. low income area. Lloyd Mullanix, 623 No. 6th Avenue, commented he did not thinkf $70;000- ' to' hire two inspectors was too much money. He stated he :I thought he, could. help •people organize volunteer groups from their neighborhood churches to help those people who are financially unable to do some of the needed repairs to their homes and yards. Council members discussed with Mr. Mullanix the difficulty of trying to regulate civic pride. Council member Carmichael referred to the ,numerous ordinances in existence which regulate littering, vehicle hulks, removal of debris after a fire, hazardous debrisf -and vegetation, sidewalk • repair, and snow and ice renoval, and commented she believes.' these ordinances: are adequate to ' address' 'the .problems that concern . Mr... Mullanix, . She further stated she thought additional emphasis could be given -to ' the Spring Clean and Green Program and get volunteer groups to help senior citizens. Mr. Mullanix expressed his concern that this program • would not compel people to clean up their property. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to accept the staff report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sins absent. Mayor Beauchamp thanked Mr. Mullanix for .expressing- his concerns" to the Council. . - *7: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR •BROKER /RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES A. BROKER /RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES . RESOLUTION NO. D -5418, A RESOLUTION authorizing. the 'execution of a professional services agreement with Fred S. James Company, Inc. ';,.B:, CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES . RESOLUTION -NO. D- 5419' ;'A RESOLUTION authorizing the :execution of claims adjustment service agreement with Corroon & . Black Management-; Inc . *8.' CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A : DISADVANTAGED '•'BUSINESS :ENTERPRISE POLICY . . 4 , - _. RESOLUTION. NO. DD- 5420., A RESOLUTION adopting - "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Policy "sfor the City. of• Yakima ". _ ., v: - *9. -CONSIDERATION' OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION.OF,FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH WSDOT FOR IMPROVEMENTS -AT NORTH,. FIRST STREET RAILROAD • CROSSINGS NEAR: A. "G" STREET . , RESOLUTION NO. D -5421, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City • ' Manager- nand City- Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the. State of Washington, Department of Transportation for partial reimbursement of - costs for improvements to the 6railroad crossing of North First Street near "G" Street. . . B. "H" STREET , RESOLUTION NO. D -5422, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Transportation for partial AAD /2 21O DECEMBER 22, 1987 reimbursement of costs for improvements to the railroad crossing of North First Street near "H" Street. - .: *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR CARE AND CUSTODY OF CITY PRISONERS RESOLUTION NO. D -5423, A RESOLUTION authorizing, ratifying, and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a correction /detention agreement with Yakima County. *11. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 12, 1988 TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF EASTSIDE ANNEXATION PETITION . - January. 12, 1988 was set as the date of public hearing 'to consider termination of the eastside annexation petition.. _ - 12. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1988 BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 3066, ANaORDINANCE adopting a budget for the' City, of, Yakima, Washington, for the year 1988; and appropriating . funds for estimated expenditures. - *13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A WATER /SEWER AND REFUSE TAX ON CITY-OWNED. : UTILITIES ORDINANCE . NO. 3067, AN ORDINANCE relating to public ._services and utilities; imposing a water /sewer tax and refuse tax on City owned utilities ' •and fixing therates of tax; and amending , Sections 7.64.010 and 7.64.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. - *14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES INCREASING FEES FOR CERTAIN CEMETERY SERVICES A. CEMETERY LOTS . Referring to page three of the ordinance, Council member Barnett asked if there is a contradiction between listing a charge for double deep lawn crypts and the statement that only one interment is allowed in any grave. Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, stated that is a contradiction and staff will bring back another ordinance later to rectify it. After discussion regarding the timing of the amendment, it was the general consensus of the Council to defer this item until staff can bring back an amended version. ORDINANCE NO. 3068, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; specifying the amount of the charge to be paid to the Cemetery Trust Fund for endowment care; and obligating the City with respect to such fund and with respect to cemetery maintenance; and amending Section 3.04.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal. Code. *15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES (AFSCME, POLICE AND MANAGEMENT) . ORDINANCE -NO. 3069, AN .ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 1, 1988; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A and 2.20.100 B, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B, 2.20.110 C, 2.20.110 D, 2.20.110 E, 2.20.100 F, 2.20.110 G, and 2.20.110 I, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, and declaring an emergency. *16. CONSIDERATION -'OF AN. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 501 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE, AS INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL AND REQUESTED BY NEIL BUREN ORDINANCE NO. 3070., AN ORDINANCE affirming' -the .Hearing Examiner's recommendation to rezone property in the vicinity of 501 West Washington Avenue, and amending the zoning map of the City of Yakima. *17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES MAKING FINAL APPROPRIATIONS AND AMENDING THE 1987 BUDGET (SECOND READINGS): AAD /3 DECEMBER 22, 1987 211 A. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL An Ordinance appropriating funds for hazardous waste disposal having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before' the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3071, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1987 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the Risk Management for expenditure during-1987.- ;B: AN- ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HEALTH - BENEFIT' RESERVE FUND .; An Ordinance appropriating funds into the 'Health Benefit Reserve Fund having been ready title only at'the ;previous meeting, was brought before III the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3072, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1987 budget for the City of Yakima; and making .:an appropriation in the Risk Management for expenditure during 1987. 19. OTHER BUSINESS . .Mayor Beauchamp: recognized the presence of-Richard and Benjamin Hallman in the audience , today. He stated 'they .came to talk with: him about a skateboard facility and_decided find. out how'the City operates. Council Information: '. , . . . Items of Information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from Chief of Police regarding Narcotics Enforcement Update, 12/9/87;' Memorandum from City Engineer regarding Report on New Storm Drainage Facilites Constructed During 1987, 12/16/87 and letter from Sharon Powers thanking staff for storm drainage = improvements; November 1987 Transit Operations Report; Monthly Personnel; Report Regarding Current Vacancies, as.of.Decenber 15, - 1987; November 1987 Monthly Yakima Center Management Report;Minutes of the November 9, 1987 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting; Agenda for the December 16, 1987 Yakima Housing Authority and minutes of its October 28, and November. 18 1987 imeetings;r> Agenda for the December 16, 1987 Yakima District Board of Health and minutes of'_its November 18, 1987 meeting; and Newspaper articles: from the November 11, 1987 The Wall Street Journal, "Curbing Growth - California Towns Vote To Restrict Expansion. As Services Lag Behind;" Article from the November 11, 1987 The New York Times, "Developers Expanding Role in Social Services;" and Article, "Bureau of Reclamation Forsakes Construction for Conservations -, With Giant Dams :All Built, Agency' Seeks New Work." 20. ADJOURNMENT' - - 'There. being: no further business to came before , the .Council, fit was MOVED by . OBuchanan, seconded by Berndt, that , _this _ meeting be adjourned at the hour of 2:50 P.M. .Unanimously carried-by .voice. vote. Sims absent. III READ AND - CERTIFIED- ACCURATE BY : // 0 ,1r4; AI, g'g -, � -. UNC ME�'IBER • - . , : D Al °PEST: (?x 7c 1 s , • COUNCIL ID I: I R IIP DATE is KAREN : -S : ROBERTS , ' CITY ' C L E R K , "j 'y BEAU , 1' ,- 'MA. ice' (Minutes prepared by . Karen S. Roberts) AAD /4 ..