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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1986 Business Meeting 229 JANUARY 14, 1986 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 Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Carmichael stated the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Day will be held in Olympia on February 13th at the Tyee Motor Inn in Tumwater and encouraged the other Council members to attend. 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 censensus of Council that Its Nos. 14 and 19 be removed from the Consent Agenda, as requested by Council members Barnett and. Berndt. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including 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. '(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate' items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 12, AND DECEMBER 3, 5, 14, AND 17, 1985 The Council minutes of November 12, 1985 and December 3, 5, 14, and 17, 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. PROCLAMATION DECLARING CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE ON JANUARY 20, 1986 Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring January•20th as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. He stated there are numerous events scheduled throughout the City to highlight this day, and encouraged everyone to participate in these activities. 8. HEARING ON REZONE OF YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL AS INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION • This being the time set for hearing on a rezone application requested by the City Planning Commission, for property located at the Yakima Air Terminal, and the hearing procedure having been read, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. John Haddix, Supervising Associate Planner, stated the City Planning Commission initiated this rezone at the request of the Yakima Air Terminal Board. He stated the rezone is compatible with the Urban Area Plan, with'' .surrounding zoning and 'existing land uses, and consistent with the future development plans for the Yakima Air Terminal. Mr. Haddix stated staff and the City Planning Commission 230 JANUARY 14, 1986 have recommended approval of the rezone request. It was pointed out that an emergency declaration will be necessary to avoid an additional delay regarding this rezone request. The City Clerk stated a letter supporting the rezone has been received from Smoot Brothers and marked as Exhibit P -1. Gary Robbins, Airport Manager, spoke in support of the rezone and urged Council's approval of the request, and the declaration of an emergency. There being no other proponents or opponents present to speak in reference to the rezone request, the hearing was declared closed. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael,. to approve the rezone request, and under the declaration of emergency, the issuance of proper building permits in this rezoning. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 9. HEARING ON APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENSE FILED BY TOMMY HAYES At the request of Mr. Hayes, this hearing was held in closed session for quasi- judicial purposes. (Council recessed for approximately one hour.) 10. STATUS REPORT ON PLACEMENT OF GENERAL LIABILITY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY City Manager Zais commented briefly on this item and requested Joel Pearson of Fred S. James to summarize the report for Council. Mr. Pearson stated property coverage is in place to the 10 million dollar limit and earthquake and flood coverage is in place in the amount of 5 million dollars. There is a $10,000 deductible in the police liabilities and errors and omissions coverages. He stated, at this point, the liability coverages are up to 1 million dollars with the exception of the Transit coverage which is $750,000 short. He stated several options are being considered for this coverage, however, no decision has been made at this_ time. Council member • Carmichael informed, Council the Association of Washington Cities is attempting to establish (through the National League of Cities) a state wide insurance pool for municipalities and this may be a solution to the problem in future years. She stated Council member Sparling's suggestion of becoming self- insured is another option Council may wish to consider. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to accept the report. Discussion ensued regarding the source of the funding for this expenditure. Mr. Zais stated staff will meet with representatives of Fred S. James. to determine apportionment of the total premium for various city departments, and bring this information back to.Council at a later date. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 6 -1 voice vote. Sparling voting nay. 11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HANDICAPPED ACCESS STUDY 10 Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, was present to respond to questions as well as Lois Wardell and Don Hollingbery of Loofburrow & Hollingbery. Council member Barnett questioned why this report contains a request for $1,200 to determine if the Senior'Center is in compliance with handicapped regulations. Mr. Barnett stated he was informed earlier in the year the Senior Center already complies with federal regulations. He stated Fisher Park and the Senior Center were not in the original report .as having code deficiencies which need to be addressed. He further questioned the amount of money involved to have a separate contract for the City Shop Complex. Mr. Covell stated he was not involved in the initial assessment, and Code Administration had requested the Senior Center be included in this report. He further stated Dave- Rhodes, former Director of Public Works, had added a change order to the Tahoma Cemetery Consultant Contract to develop contract plans and specifications for the Public Works Complex. After Mr. Rhodes left employment with the City Of Yakima, the scope of the project was changed to address handicapped facilities. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, that the report be referred back to the Department of Engineering and Utilities for closer scrutiny as to what is truly needed, and cane back to Council with a more detailed report and Alf . JANUARY 14, 1986 recommendation. Prior to voting on the motion, Council member Barnett requested contact be made with the Code Inspection Department _ regarding " the funding requested for handicapped compliance at the Senior Citizen Center. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried bydvoice vote. - *12. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING URBAN AREA PLANNING AND WASTEWATER AGREEMENTS: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SERVICE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. D -5204, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an "Agreement to Amend Agreement For Wastewater Treatment And Disposal Service ". :II/ B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN YAKIMA AREA REGIONAL PLANNING AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. D -5205, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an "Amendment To The Urban Yakima Area Regional Planning Agreement ". *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH EMC ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CITY HALL ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. D -5206, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to enter into a contract with EMC Engineers, Inc. for renovation of the City Hall heating, cooling, and lighting systems. 14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ACCEPTING GRANT AMENDMENTS AND REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING FROM EPA /DOE FOR THE WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM • A.' GRANT NO. C- 930557 -04 -7 Council member Barnett stated he interpreted from the report that the City would be responsible for correcting the aeration problems with the Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment. Mr. Barnett stated he believes this is the responsibility of the contractor. City Manager Zais indicated this is a subject on which staff has been reporting to Council for almost two years now. He stated staff will be bringing further information back to Council once it is received from Philadelphia Gear Company regarding their responsibility in the matter. Following further discussion, and the Resolution No. D -5207 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -5207, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the • Ci Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement accepting an offer from the United States Environmental • Protection Agency for a grant of funds to aid construction of water pollution control facilites. B. GRANT NO. C- 930597 -05 -5 Resolution No. D -5208 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Carmichael, the resolution be adopted. ' Unanimously carried by.roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -5208, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement accepting an offer from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for grant of funds to aid construction of water pollution control facilities. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR' FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO STATE FACILITIES .. a 3a. JANUARY 14, 1986 RESOLUTION NO. D -5209, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with the State of Washington, Planning and Community Affairs Agency, for fire protection services to State facilities. *16. RESCHEDULE DATE OF HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL ON L.I.D. NO. 1038, 81ST•AVENUE SEWER DISTRICT FOR FEBRUARY 11, 1986 The date of hearing on the final assessment roll on L.I.D. No. 1038, 81st Avenue Sewer District was rescheduled from January 28, 1986 to February 11, 1986. *17. CONSIDERATION OF AN. ORDINANCE MAKING FINAL 1985 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS (SECOND READING) An Ordinance amending the 1985 Budget and appropriating funds for expenditure during 1985 having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2931, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 Budget for the City of Yakima; making appropriations from unappropriated fund balances within various funds for expenditure during 1985. *18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE ORDINANCE NO. 2932, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; designating speed limits in alleys; deleting sections of the model traffic ordinance; and amending Section 9.50.370 and Section • 9.46.020 of City of Yakima Municipal Code. 19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Council members Berndt and Barnett expressed concern with the pay range established for the position of the Employment and Training Specialist. Personnel Officer Weaver responded to these concerns and explained the range is in line with other Washington cities which have such a position. The ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, the ordinance be adopted. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to amend the motion setting the pay range at 17.0 for the position of the Employment and Training Specialist. Mayor Beauchamp commented in support of the pay range as presented in the staff report. Council members Barnett, Berndt and Foy expressed concern with the salary as presented in the staff report. The question was called for a vote on the amendment. Carried by 6 -1 voice vote. Beauchamp voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the motion as amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2933, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective February 17, 1986; amending Sections 2.20.100 A., 2.20.100 C., 2.20.110 A., and 2.20.110 F., all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 20. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais informed Council that based on the memorandum fran Attorney Dan Fessler, there will be no formal action taken during the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance hearing on January 16th as the City and County desire the ordinance be adopted by each agency on the same day. Council member Sperling initiated discussion proposing the Civil Service Commission be removed from the City Charter. Council member Foy suggested this issue be placed on the ballot with the Nob Hill Boulevard Improvement Project. City Manager Zais pointed out to Council this subject has been addressed previously by the • City Attorney. He indicated this action would have to be supported by the employees, and the employees would have to be supportive of the alternative proposed to replace the Civil Service. Following a brief discussion, City Manager Zais suggested the issue be addressed at one of the upcaning workshops on city goals and 233 JANUARY 14, 1986 objectives for the future. He stated staff could provide Council with a list of alternatives for consideration in the interim. Council member Carmichael stated there is a vacancy on the Community Programming Adiisory Committee created by Eric Silvers' resignation, and recommended Alan B. Taylor be appointed. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to appoint Alan B. Taylor to fill this vacancy. Unanimously carried by voice vote. There was a brief discussion regarding the meeting with Congressman Sid Morrison at which time City Manager Zais stated an agenda would be prepared and provided to Council prior to the meeting. II Council member Buchanan stated the National League of Cities Congressional meeting is coming up and indicated he would be willing to attend. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Sperling, seconded by Barnett, to send Council member Buchanan to the National League of Cities Congressional meeting in Washington D.C. Unanimously carried by voice vote. City Attorney Andrews reported to Council that all Council members with exception of the Mayor, will be paid the same amount ($325) per month according to the schedule in Ordinance No. 2556 adopted in 1981. Mayor Beauchamp informed Council he had received a telephone call from the manager of Wendy's restaurant informing him of the rededication ceremonies to be held at the North 1st Street location. The South 1st Street restaurant has been closed. He extended an invitation to fellow Council members to attend the rededication ceremonies on Friday evening. Information Items 0 Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Donald H. Bond, attorney representing Congdon Orchards,. regarding Yakima Valley Transportation Company Right -of -Way. 1/2/85; Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau Newsletter. January- March,1986; Community Development Block Grant Monthly Report for December 1985; Code Administration Permit Report for month of December 1985; Minutes of the December 18, 1985 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission meeting; and Minutes of the November 7, 1985 Civil Service Commission meeting. . 21. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:35 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. II READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY f — ( COUNCIL MEMBER 'DATE COUNCIL M mER DATE ATTEST: 4I / i i it 2... fie- EP 6 CITY CLERK MAYOR