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Home My WebLink About04/15/1986 Business Meeting 290 APRIL 15, 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, 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. Council member Lynn Carmichael present after 2:05 p.m. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Pastor Tom Baker, Four Square Church. A proclamation declaring April 15 -30th as "Cancer Control Days" was read by Mayor. Beauchamp and presented to Curtis Sundquist. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Beauchamp referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions fran either Council members or citizens present. It was the consensus of the Council that Items Nos. 7 and 8 be added to the Consent Agenda, and Item No. 16 be removed as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, 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 MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1986 The Council minutes of April 8, 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 None *7. REPORT FROM THE ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ON THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES PROJECT FINAL AUDIT The report from the Department of Engineering and Utilities dated April 15, 1986, regarding the Wastewater Facilities Project Final Audit, was accepted and approved. *8. FIRST QUARTER PROJECT REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES The report from the Department of Engineering and Utilities dated April 15, 1986, regarding 1986 Capital Improvement Projects First Quarter Report, was accepted and approved. *9. REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL DIVISION REGARDING ALTERNATIVE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS The report from the Personnel Division regarding alternative personnel management systems, dated April 9, 1986, was accepted. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF SELAH APRIL 15, 1986 291 RESOLUTION NO. D -5237, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Selah, allowing Yakima to provide ballfield maintenance at Carlon Park, Selah. • *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS -SITE • RESOLUTION NO. D -5238, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a "Lease Agreement,For. Conmunications._ S.ite ','.,. with Pacific, Northwest Bell Telephone Company. *12., : : _CONS.IDERAT-ION- OE RESOLUTION, ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM - BURLINGTON NORTHERN R AILROAD FOR DIVERSION - DAM ACCESS RESOLUTION NO. D -5239, A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the grant of an. easement, from Burlington , Northern ,Railroad Company. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS BUILDINGS AT OAK FLATS RESOLUTION NO. D -5240, A RESOLUTION declaring, certain buildings at Oak Flats surplus and authorizing their disposal. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TREE TOP BICYCLING RACING CLASSIC RESOLUTION NO. D -5241, A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of certain streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate a criterium bicycle. race. 15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR FIRE TRAINING EXERCISES: • Tom Fieldstead, Deputy Fire Chief, was present to request approval of the two resolutions submitted, and further asked that future fire training exercises be handled administratively by,, City Manager. This would eliminate the necessity of bringing such - J ,,•requests- before: Council_ in the future ...Mr.-, Fieldstead also ,invited Council to participate in a future fire training exercise, stating they would be notified of the date of the training exercise by his office. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Barnett, that future- decisions,regarding.such fire training, exercises be deemed administrative in nature, and be referred to the City Manager for disposition. Unanimously carried -by voice vote. A. LIVING CARE CENTERS FOR PROPERTY AT 3914 MAVIS AVENUE Resolution No. 5242 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Foy, the resolution A be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -5242, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a "Fire Training Exercise Agreement ". B. RAINIER NATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEE, FOR PROPERTY AT 103 SO. 9TH ST. Resolution No. D -5243 having been read by ,title, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, the resolution be 'adopted. Unanimously carried_by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -5243, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a n "Fire 7ra4n1-ng Exercise.,Agreement . " .. . ._ _ 1J 16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE - 1986 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING. - ; FUNDS, , .FOR,.. . COUNTY_ _, ROAD : .. FOR CITY SEWER INSTALLATION (FIRST READING) Dennis Bertek, City Engineer, responded to questions regarding this • request for funding .to - make repairs to ,County roads. Council ,member Buchanan expressed frustration that the City is doing repair work in the County where sewer service has been installed. He 292 APRIL 15, 1986 asked "was responsible for t ' work, a questioned- i why t was not done properly initially. Mr. Bertek stated the work had been done by a low bid contractor, however, the patch work had been inspected by City staff. A discussion ensued regarding the need for City staff to'conduct better inspections of road repairs whenever sewer installations occur in the County. Mr. Bertek acknowledged this need and indicated staff is working on resolving the matter. No action was required by Council regarding this item, as this is the first reading of the ordinance. Mayor Beauchamp indicated this is the last Council meeting Mr. Bertek will be attending as he is leaving to take a position with the Port of Portland the first of May. Council member Foy complimented Mr. Bertek on the Wastewater Facilities Project Final Audit for an outstanding job (Item No. 7 on the agenda). Mr. Bertek commented this was a cooperative effort and gave credit to a number of City staff, and in particular, to Clara Sanders and the otheraccountants, as well as the Department of Ecology. AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 budget and appropriating funds in the Sewer Operating Fund having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until April 22, 1986. *17: CONSIDERATION OF 'ORDINANCE `AMENDING THE'2198`6` AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR RADIO ACQUISITION FOR THE SEWER - DIVISION .(SECOND READING), • An Ordinance appropriating funds in the 473 -Sewer Fund having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before . Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2956, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 473 -Sewer Operating Fund for expenditure during 1986. 18. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Sparling stated the Council Committee met and interviewed the candidates selected by City employees for the appointment to the Civil Service Commission. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy, to appoint Tim Carlson as the City employees representative on the Civil Service Commission. Council member Carmichael requested background information on Mr. Carlson be shared with the other Council members. Council member Foy stated Mr. Carlson is a member of the Halverson law firm, has been practicing law in Yakima for the past 5 1/2 years, has been very active in the Young Bar Association, and was asked by the City employees to serve on the commission. Interviews were conducted with each of the candidates and it was the consensus of the Council Committee to recommend Mr. Carlson for appointment. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member Carmichael stated she was unable to park in the designated area for Council members this afternoon' due to other vehicles being parked there. She stated this continues to be a problem and requested staff take measures to resolve the issue. Council member Carmichael stated she noticed another tree has been removed by the construction company working for Mike Mercy on the demolition project currently underway on Yakima Avenue. She indicated this is the third tree removed by this crew and inquired as to whether the City is keeping count so restitution can be made. Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, indicated he is aware of this and is monitoring the situation closely. Mayor Beauchamp called attention to the fact that the shower drains are not working properly at the newly renovated Lions Pool facility. He reported water temperature for the showers is also inconsistent and requested staff take action to correct these inadequacies. APRIL 15, 1986 293 Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from South Central Tourism Region 3 thanking the City for its financial support of the regional program. 4/9/86, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, News in Brief, Volume 12, No. 3. April 1986, Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 4/1/8, 1986 Community Development Block Grant Monthly Report for March 1986, Permit Report for month of March 1986, and Minutes of the March 19, 1986 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting. 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION II/ It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, to move into Executive Session for approximately five minutes for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 20 ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 2:35 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY A 4,1'6 CO i C MEMBER DATE ATTEST: COUN A DAT A — .1 !LA.. .,,f2 CITY CLERK i f MAYOR