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Home My WebLink About08/13/1985 Business Meeting 128 AUGUST 13, 1985 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 Clarence Barnett, presiding, and Council members Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy, and Jack Sparling present on roll call. Council member Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. Staff members present were City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews and City Clerk Roberts. 2. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None 3. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions fresn either Council members or citizens present. Council member Sparling requested that Items Nos. 19b and 22 be removed from the Consent Agenda. He further requested that Item No. 23 became Other Business and make Item No. 24, Adjournment. Mayor Barnett requested that Item No. 17 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Items Nos. 17, 19b and 22, as requested, be made and that Item No. 23 become "Other Business ". The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. MINUTES The Council minutes of June 25 and July 2, 9 and 16, 1985, 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 None. 7. RECONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED FINANCING OPTIONS FOR NOB HILL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Continued from 8/6/85) Denny Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, stated there was a request made at last week's Council meeting, to include improvements on Nob Hill Boulevard, between North 16th Avenue and 3rd Avenue, under Alternative No. 3 and a $5 million bond issue. He stated his recommendation for a bond issue is Alternative No. 3. Following discussion regarding the condition of Nob Hill Boulevard, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to accept Alternative No. 3, with Finance Option C, and the length of the Bond to be stated "not to exceed twenty years ". Council member Sparling spoke in favor of Alternative No. 2. Mayor Barnett requested clarification on the Motion and inquired if the Motion included the original report and other projects. Council members Foy and Carmichael agreed that it does, as it was revised. The question was called for a vote on the Motion. Carried by 5 -1 voice vote. Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp absent. 8. RECONSIDERATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION PROPOSAL Council member Buchanan urged Council and staff to proceed cautiously in this area of rapidly changing technology. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to adopt Option No. Two, which includes two phases AUGUST 13, 1985 • 129 ' and request staff to prepare the appropriate legislation. Carried by 5 -1 voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Beauchamp absent... 9. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT REGARDING PROPOSED CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR PHASE II -- COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN STUDY Fred Stouder, Assistant City Manager, stated that on June 11, 1985, Council authorized staff to request proposals for consultant services for this study. He commented staff spent two days interviewing, and checking the references and background of the firms who submitted proposals. He requested Council to authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with Culp/Wesner /Culp, based upon the amount identified in 1 the memo. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, expressed her concerns about this contract, based upon the problems surrounding the Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation contract. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to accept this report and authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Culp/Wesner /Culp for Phase II, Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. * 10. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The appointment of Richard LaFramboise to the Board of Adjustment to fill the vacancy left by David Franklund, until February 14, 1990, was approved. * 11. RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY AT 4203 FELLOWS DRIVE, AS REQUESTED BY J. F. GRANDY The Right -of -Way Use Permit requested by Jay F. Grandy, for a rock retaining wall at 4203 Fellows Drive, was approved. * 12. REPORT REGARDING OUTSIDE UTILITY REQUEST FOR WZTERMAIN'AT 208 EAST "S" STREET The staff report and recammendation to approve' the extension of City danestic water service to 208 E. "S" Street, due to extenuating health hazards, contingent upon the mobile have being classified as a non- conforming structure, was accepted and approved. *13. RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SALE OF FIRE ALARM BOXES RESOLUTION NO. D -5146, A RESOLUTION ratifying the sale of surplus fire alarm boxes and appurtenances; and amending Section 1 of Resolution No. D -5128, adopted June 4, 1985. *14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. D -5147, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus personal property owned by the City. *15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING L.I.D. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH JUMP, ' HUIBREGTSE FOR WEST VALLEY TRUNK SEWER DESIGN III RESOLUTION NO. D -5148, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Jump, Huibregtse Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services. *16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH GRAY AND OSBORNE FOR CONOVER PARK SEWER L.I.D. AND SCENIC DRIVE SEWER L.I.D. . t.. ,./ RESOLUTION NO. D -5149, A,RESOLUTION authorizing ".the'City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Gray and Osborne, Inc., P.S., for professional engineering services. • 130 AUGUST 13, 1985 17. RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM There being no one present wishing to speak to this item, and Resolution No. D -5150 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael', seconded by Buchanan, that the resolution be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5150, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD FOR 40TH AND SUMMITVIEW AVENUES INTERSECTION RESOLUTION NO. D -5151, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with the State of Washington, Urban Arterial Board, regarding the improvement of the intersection of Summitview and 40th Avenues. 19. OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL REQUESTS A. TOM FIELDSTEAD, FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA The out -of -state travel request for Tom Fieldstead, Deputy Fire Chief, to attend the 1985 Western Fire Chiefs Conference in Monterey, . California, August 30 - September 6, 1985, at a cost of $524, was approved. B. DON TONEY, FLEET MANAGER, TO LOS ANGELES, - CALIFORNIA Council member Sparling requested information about the conference agenda items to be discussed, questioning if maintenance is one of the topics. Mr. Toney stated that at the show, there will be on display almost every piece of equipment a municipality would use. He further commented that topics for discussion during the seminar would be maintenance, engine converters, and replacement criteria. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Sparling, to approve tle e ue t Don Toney, Fleet Manager, to Los Angeles, California, Ito Attend the American Public Works Equipment Show and Seminar, at a cost of $1,140. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. *C. STEVE IRBY, WATER/IRRIGATION DIVISION, 10 ALBANY, OREGON The out -of -state travel request for Steve Irby, Water /Irrigation Division to attend a workshop on Water Treatment Plant operations in Albany, Oregon, August 12 -15, 1985, at a cost of $325, was approved. *20. SET DATES OF HEARINGS FOR AUGUST 27, 1985: A. FIDDLESTICKS, 1601 SUMMITVIEW August 27, 1985 was set as a date of hearing on a Major Modification to a Planned Development at 1601 Summitview, as requested by Fiddlesticks. B. BILL HUIBREGTSE, 501 NORTH 2ND STREET August 27, 1985 was set as a date of hearing for rezone of property at 501 North 2nd Street, from R -3 to B -1, as requested by Bill Huibregtse. *21. LEGISLATION RELATING TO CENTRAL WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. D -5152, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Animal Control Agreement with the Yakima County Humane Society. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT (FIRST READING) An Ordinance amending the 1985 Budget and appropriating funds for the Animal Control contract with the Yakima County Humane Society, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week, or until August 20, 1985. AUGUST 13, 1985 131 • 22. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (SECOND READING). An Ordinance amending the 1985 Budget and appropriating funds into the Equipment Rental Fund, having been read by title only at the. previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. Council member Sparling questioned•why the maintenance fund was over budget. Don Toney, Fleet Manager, indicated there were major equipment failures in the Refuse trucks and Transit buses. Ordinance No. 2891 having been read by title only at the previous meeting, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. III ORDINANCE NO. 2891, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 551 - Equipment Rental Fund for expenditure during 1985. 23. OTHER BUSINESS .. Council member Sparling stated he wanted to bring up for discussion the fine for the disabled parking spaces. He stated he has been provided with various documents, and questioned if Council has the authority to reduce the amount of the fines. City Attorney Andrews stated the amount of the penalty is determined by the Court and is adopted by the local District Court. The City Council has the authority to request . the court to set different amounts for violation of different City ordinances. However, the problem with . that is these are County wide penalties and a new State.law in 1984 attempts to equalize the amount of fines and penalties throughout the state. He stated if Council wants to do this, he can obtain additional information. Council member Berndt stressed the importance of these parking spaces not being abused -by non - handicapped individuals. She stated this penalty needs to be in effect to discourage inappropriate use of these spaces. Council member Carmichael concurred with. the comments made by Council member Berndt. Council member Sparling commented that perhaps the amount of the fine should be put on the signs. He further stated that the marking of the parking stall, questioned at a previous Council meeting, was not clear. Council member Berndt suggested that staff should check the parking space to see if it is adequately marked. Discussion followed regarding the rescheduling of .the September 12th Urban Area Plan Study Session with the County Commissioners. It was the general consensus of the Council to reschedule the meeting for Thursday, September 19th at 2:00 p.m. Information Items . Items of information supplied to Council -were: Memo. from Director of Community & Economic Development re Fireworks Related.Activity - 1985; III Memo from Deputy Fire Chief re Status Report on 9 -1 -1 System. 8/8/85; Report.fran CH2M Hill re Rattlesnake Creek Project Feasibility Report. 8/5/85; Yakima Valley Conference of Goveiiuuents newsletter. 8/85; Community Development Block Grant Monthly. Report for July, 1985; Yakima Fire Department Activity Report for July, 1985; and Monthly Operations Report for Elderly & Handicapped for July, 1985.. - 24. ADJOURNMENT . .. • There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was . MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting -be adjourned at the .hour of 3:00.p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. . READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / j / - Date g d^tio 1T Council Member A'1'1'EST : . 9�X j fr . Date /D--d . Council Member. . / 1{,c(Ax-v-- ...4„... _AL./ City Clerk _ `- yor