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Home My WebLink About04/08/1986 Business Meeting 287 9 APRIL 8, 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 Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling present on roll call. Council member Clarence Barnett absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Marta Leon, Department Assistant II also present. 2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, to nominate Barbara • Harris to fill the vacancy on the Housing Authority Board. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. 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. 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. Barnett absent. (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 OF MARCH 18 & 25, AND APRIL 1, 1986 The Council minutes of March 18 & 25, and April 1, 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 Magnolia Rentz, 1001 South 6th Street, spoke in regards to the irrigation at her address. She stated the problem was referred to the Water Division 2 1/2 weeks ago, but nothing has been - done' - to.. correct it as yet. Council member Carmichael .asked Mrs. Rentz if she has had her water lines blown out. Mrs. Rentz stated the lines had been blown out, leaving her to believe it is a problem with the City line. Ty Wick, Water Superintendent, responded that the City crew had been at Mrs. Rentz's residence and found the'sprinklers were plugged. Mayor Beauchamp commented he lives about two blocks from Mrs. Rentz and he is also experiencing problems with the water pressure. The issue was referred to the Water Division for further investigation. 7. REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT REGARDING STATUS OF REVENUE SHARING FUND FOR 1986 Bob Wheeler, Accounting Manager, was available to respond to Council's questions. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to accept staff's recommendations, with the exception of number 3. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. The staff recommendation given in the report is as follows: That staff be authorized to (1) Proceed with Phase I immediately, and (2) Present a $13,100 appropriation ordinance for a Radio Needs Assessment Study; and (3) Present an appropriation ordinance for Phase II requests upon receipt of the July installment of FRS funds. . 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO THE HEARING EXAMINER: 288 APRIL 8, 1986 A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES The Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Barnett absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5234, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a professional services contract for hearing examiner services. B. RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE HEARING EXAMINER It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to amend paragraph 4.7 in the contract to read, "Each individual shall sign a register with their full name and mailing address and shall state on the record their full name and mailing address" and eliminate the part which states, "testifying shall do so under oath administered by the Examiner." Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. The Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Barnett absent -. Council member Carmichael clarified that this amendment is not intended to eliminate the opportunity nor the desire of the hearing examiner to place someone under oath, but under the normal course of business the oath is not necessary. Council member Foy mentioned that this morning the County Commissioners adopted the Resolution, as amended. Council member Carmichael introduced the Hearing Examiner, Phil Lamb to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. D -5235, A RESOLUTION adopting and prescribing rules and procedures for the Hearing Examiner. *9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH CULP - WESNER -CULP FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D -5236, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an amendment to the existing agreement with Culp, Wesner, Culp, consulting engineers, for consulting engineering services. *10. REPORT FROM FIRE AND CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENTS REGARDING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS RFP RESPONSE The report from the Fire and City Manager Departments regarding radio communications .EFP''• response and staff recommendation to accept the report and atithorize negotiation (not to exceed $13,078) with Canpass Consulting Group to prepare a comprehensive multi -year plan for development of a City-wide radio system, was approved. *11. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REGARDING STATUS OF PROPOSED LIONS -POOL J USE AGREEMENT -WITH• • SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 The report from Public Works Department regarding the status of the proposed Lions Pool Use Agreement with Yakima School District #7, was accepted. *12. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR NACHES RIVER RAW WATER INTAKE MODIFICATIONS PROJECT The report from the Director of Engineering & Utilities dated April 1, 1986, with respect to the canpletion of the work on the Naches River Raw Water Intake Modifications project, performed by Tri -Ply Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *13. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR BOB WHEELER, ACCOUNTING MANAGER, TO LOS ANGELES, CA The out -of -state travel for Robert Wheeler, Accounting Manager, to attend the Government Finance Officers Association Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California, May 31 -Tune 4, 1986, at a cost of $907, was approved. APRIL 8, 1986 289 *14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR RADIO ACQUISITION FOR THE SEWER DIVISION (FIRST READING) An Ordinance amending the 1986 Budget and appropriating funds for radio acquisition for the Sewer Division having been read by title Only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week 'or until April 15, 1986. *15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DEPOSITS FOR CERTAIN WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS CHARGES • ORDINANCE NO. 2955, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities; providing for a deposit on certain water service installation charges; and amending Section 7.68.043 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 16. OTHER BUSINESS Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic Development, noted that a few months ago cleanup was required on the old Crop King site and that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is going to begin work on this tomorrow with cleanup activities being paid by Burlington Northern. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Department of Ecology announcing issuance of Certificate of Competency to Chris E. Waarvick - Group IV. 3/5/86; Memorandum from Fleet Manager regarding Underground Storage Tanks and Hazardous Waste Disposal. 3/28/86; Memorandum from Public Works Director regarding Million Mile Club Awards. 3/31/86; Memorandum from Public Works Director and Transit Manager regarding Transit Route Changes. 4/1; Memorandum from Public Works and Finance Departments regarding Transportation Insurance -- City Programs and Events. 4/3/86; and Monthly Transit Operations Reports for December, 1985 and January and February, 1986. 17. ADJOURNMENT There being_no further_ business to come ^ before the Council, it was • MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that this meeting adjourned at the hour of 2:20 P.M. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. - READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY / CO 1.- IL MD I: ' DATE ATTEST: COt , IL Ma0I:ER ' / DA E /I j ; CITY CLERK MA 0*