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Home My WebLink About02/11/1986 Business Meeting 253 FEBRUARY 11, 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. Assistant Mayor Clarence Barnett presiding, Council members Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, and Lynn Carmichael on roll call. Council members Henry Beauchamp, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and'Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. .2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant Mayor Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None • 4. CONSENT AGENDA Assistant Mayor Barnett 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 that Item No. 10 be added to the Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Carmichael." 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. Beauchamp; Foy and Sparling absent.' (Subsequent paragraphs preceded ` by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda- handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 1986 The Council minutes of January 14, 1986 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 Walter Philipp, Yakima, spoke about the bottleneck problem at 40th Avenue and Summitview. He stated if the southwest corner were fixed so it.does not protrude into the street so much, the street width would be sufficient for two lanes of traffic. He also stated traffic education for the public would be . helpful to encourage drivers•to use both lanes to lessen traffic congestion. Edward Foy, 412 S. 7th Street, presented photographs for circulation among the Council, depicting several houses with garbage piled up or strewn on their yards. He commented people are overfilling their garbage cans or not using them at all. He said something needs to be done about situations such' as those shown in the pictures. Council member Buchanan agreed the City needs to start penalizing people for doing this. 7. HEARING ON PARTIAL VACATION OF PLAT LOCATED IN VICINITY OF WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE AND SPOKANE STREET, REQUESTED BY CHARLES BUREN This being the time fixed for the hearing on a partial vacation of the plat located in the vicinity of West Washington Avenue and Spokane Street, Assistant•Mayor Barnett opened the hearing. John Haddix, Planning Supervisor, introduced this item to Council stating the Planning Commission and Planning Staff are supportive -. of this partial vacation. Charles Buren, proponent of the partial vacation, was also present and requested Council's approval of this • partial vacation. There being no other citizens wishing to speak on the issue,. the public portion of the hearing was closed.It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, to grant the request, subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission 254 FEBRUARY 11, 1986' to retain the platted 25 -feet of South 4th Avenue for future street improvements and utilities. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Foy and Sparling absent. 8. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGEMENT REGARDING STATUS OF LEGISLATIVE ISSUES City Manager Zais stated staff wanted to review these issues prior to attending the AWC legislative conference this week. Fred Stouder, Assistant City Manager, circulated an additional issue, SB 4564, Accident or Tort Fund. Assistant Mayor Barnett expressed concern about supporting SB 4643,.Licensing of New Drivers, without having additional information on how a new driver would earn full driving privileges. Several Council members expressed agreement with Assistant Mayor Barnett in his concern about this legislation. Assistant Mayor Barnett also expressed concern about SB 4519, Water Quality Legislation, stating he felt there should be a different taxation source, which correlates with the reason for the tax. Council members Berndt and Carmichael agreed with the Assistant Mayor. City Manager. Zais stated he interpreted their concern to be the funding source, but that the concept of the legislation was endorsed. The last legislative issue Assistant Mayor Barnett expressed concern about was HB 1419, 106% Property Tax Lid Modifications, stating the cities and towns should have an opportunity to see what impact the real estate transfer tax has before there is legislation adopted to lift the lid. Council member Carmichael stated she supports this legislation because it gives the local government another option; it also gives them the opportunity to justify the need for this tax, to the public, who would have to vote on taxing themselves for a specific period of time, for specific projects. Assistant Mayor Barnett stated because it would go to a vote of the people, he- would temper his position. Council member Carmichael stated we should 'put a, priority on opposition to HB 1425, Eliminating Surcharge on Utilities. The Assistant City Manager, echoed by the City Manager, stated the legislation regarding transit arbitration should be opposed. Assistant Mayor Barnett asked why staff did not take a position on SB 4882, Lapsed Collective Bargaining. City Manager Zais responded this issue just recently appeared in the latest AWC Bulletin and staff has not had the opportunity to review this bill. Council member Berndt stated we should stay on record opposing SB 3611 on mobile homes because it takes away from the local body's authorities. It was the general consensus to accept the report, with those changes regarding the funding source for SB 4519 and deferring support of SB 4643. Following discussion, it was the consensus to endorse the national legislation regarding the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1985. 9. PRESENTATION OF POLICE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1985 Police Chief Green reported an increase in the crime rate by 12% in the City of Yakima, and a 35% increase, in cases cleared during 1985. Rose Marie Ulmer, Records Supervisor, was acknowledged for her efforts in compiling the report. There being no formal action required, the report was accepted. *10 REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES REGARDING 1985 4TH QUARTER /YEAR END PROJECT STATUS The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated February 7, 1986, regarding the 1985 Capital Improvement Projects Quarterly and Year End Report, was accepted and approved. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING LOAN AND SECURITY TRANSACTION BY MC CAW CABLEVISION RESOLUTION NO. D -5218, A RESOLUTION approving the loan and security transaction between McCaw Cablevision of Yakima, Inc.. and Provident National Bank, and approving the grant to Provident National Bank • FEBRUARY 11, 1986 255 • of security interests in the assets of the Yakima cable television system. • *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR CITY DEFENSE WORK RESOLUTION NO. D =5219, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a Legal Services Contract with Gavin, Robinson, Kendrick, Redman & • Pratt; Inc., P.S. • *13.' CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING' OF APPLICATION FOR UMTA GRANT RESOLUTION NO. D -5220, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of applications with the Department of Transportation, United States of America, for grants under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. *14. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT "TO UTILITY RATE ADVISORY BOARD The appointment of Jay L.' Vincent, to fill the vacancy- created by • Cecil Warriner on the Utility Rate Advisory Board and a successive three year term to expire July 28, 1989, was confirmed. *15. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 1985 TREASURY REPORT (STANDARD MOTION V -A, ACCEPT AND APPROVE REPORT) • The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated .February 11, 1986, the - ,investments of the City of Yakima, .was accepted'and- approved. - *16. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF -STATE TRAVEL REQUESTS: A. MIKE DZIAK, CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, TO SAN FRANCISCO, CA The out -of -state travel for Mike Dziak, Cable Communications, to San Francisco, California, to attend the Annual Video Expo Training Seminars, February 17 -19, 1986, at a cost of $150, was approved. B. DENNIS BERTEK, ENGINEERING & UTILITIES, Tb ANAHEIM, CA The out -of -state travel for Dennis Bertek, City Engineer, to Anaheim, California, to attend Public Works Engineering and Management workshop, February 13 & 14, 1986, at a cost of $793, was approved. *17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IAFF LABOR SETTLEMENT (SECOND READING) An Ordinance appropriating funds for costs of the I.A.F.F. (Fire) labor settlement, having'been read by title only at the January 28, 1986 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2940, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the General Fund for expenditure during 1986. *18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CREATING A RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND ORDINANCE NO. 2941, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; creating a "Risk Management Reserve Fund ", declaring the purpose thereof, specifying the source of funds thereto and providing for expenditures therefrom; enacting Chapter 3.103 "Risk Management Reserve Fund" and various sections thereof as a new Chapter and new sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 256 FEBRUARY 11, 1986 19. OTHER BUSINESS Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Director of Community & Economic Development and Planning Supervisor regarding Eastside Annexation. 2/3/86; Progress Report No. 6 from CH2M Hill regarding Domestic Water System Comprehensive Plan and Rattlesnake Creek Project. 2/6/86; Memorandum to Chief of Police regarding Unclaimed Property Converted to Department Use. 1/31/86; Memorandum from City Engineer regarding 40th Avenue/Summitview Avenue Intersection Project. 1/29/88; Memo from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 2/6/86; and Monthly Permit Report for January 1986. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHT-OF-WAY It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to move into Executive session for approximately 25 minutes for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and acquisition of right -of -way property.. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Foy and Sparling absent. 21. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 3:24 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY- ---- ' F , %'' DATE , COUNCILMEMBER ( ice- DATE JAVe6 UNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: CITY CLERK ASSIST' TYOR