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Home My WebLink About03/05/2013 Business Meeting: :s= � °- tea- >; YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL March 5, 2013 Council Chambers -- City Hall 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 7 p.m. Public Hearing MINUTES 365 1 Back Print :yro' +%'!°..°' °; .�.�.z°„;?• i..... T.. ,, �,. ., z > ms qy; ,si j.zs;° ,,. /: m""� �4 „';•, ";.�;,°'sr�avttmax- s4ze BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Micah Cawley (left meeting at 6:40 p.m.), presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Member Dave Ettl (excused) 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order A. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees i. Reappointment of Linda Orozco to Yakima Housing Authority Board Council reappointed Linda Orozco to the Yakima Housing Authority. Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison. Carried 6 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Council Members Absent: Ettl. 4. Council Reports i. Council Partnerships Committee meeting minutes from February 20, 2013. It was Council consensus to approve the report. 5. Consent Agenda Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. The following item was removed from the consent agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion —see motion directly below.) Item 4G. Ordinance (Second Reading) amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balance within the Downtown Yakima Page 1 of 5 366 6. Business improvement District (DYBID) Fund 161 for expenditure during 2013 to provide for marketing and landscaping improvements in the district. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant•Mayor Maureen Adkison. Carried 6 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Council Members Absent: Ettl. A. Accounts Receivable Status Report - 4th Quarter 2012 The report was approved. B. 4th Quarter 2012 Treasury Report The report was approved. C. Final Contract Payment for TTC Construction, LLC - 2319 - 2011 Sanitary Sewer Repair Phase 1 (Standard Motion V -B- Accept the project and approve the final payment) The report from the City Engineer, with respect to the completion of the work on the 2011 Sanitary Sewer Systems Repair Phase 1 -- Manhole Additions and Replacements, performed by TTC Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates, as therein set forth, was authorized. D. Final Contract Payment for TTC Construction, LLC - 2345- Englewood Ave. Drainage Improvements (Standard Motion V -B- Accept the project and approve the final payment) The report from the City Engineer, with respect to the completion of the work on Engleood Avenue -- Drainage Improvements, performed by TTC Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates, as therein set forth, was authorized. E. Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Tucson, AZ RESOLUTION R- 2013 -030, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Tucson, Arizona. F. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Baller Herbst Law Group, P.C. for cable communications system franchise renewal consultant services. RESOLUTION R- 2013 -031, A RESOLUTION making an award for Request for Qualifications and Proposals 11229 -QP and authorizing the City manager to execute an agreement between Baller Herbst Law Group, P.C. and City of Yakima for cable communications system franchise renewal consultant services. Audience Participation Candie Turner, City resident, spoke in opposition of closing 2nd Avenue near Lynn Buchanan's business and apologized for breaking protocol at the last Council meeting. Additionally, she reported the Hilton Garden Inn was not used as collateral for a loan as it wasn't yet built, it was a personal guarantee loan. Doug Lemon, City resident, complained about his water bill as he believes it is roughly twice the amount from two years ago and would like to know why and what improved service is he receiving. He complained about the sewer line at his property on 922 E. Pitcher Street and provided a photo to the City Manager. He also complained about how he believes City employees have the most lucrative jobs and the City is overstaffed. He provided a photo of a City truck and stated the employees were using it for personal purposes. Harris Meyer, City resident, stated his concerns for the proposed McDonald's on the corner of Yakima Avenue and 1 st Street. He encouraged Council to discourage the property owner from going ahead with the plans for the sake of downtown revitalization. Page 2 of 5 367 Jay Freeman, City resident, expressed his frustration with the increase to his water bill. He also mentioned his garbage can is cracked, and when he requested a new bin last year, he did not receive it. He suggested the City bill monthly instead of every two months. Finance Director Epperson clarified that you can make monthly payments toward your account in person and on -line and the amount will be credited to the next bill. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. First Public Input hearing on the 2012 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). ONDS Manager Archie Matthews briefed Council on the issue. Assistant Mayor Adkison opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward, closed the hearing. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 8. Ordinance (Second Reading) amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balance within the Downtown Yakima Business, Improvement District (DYBID) Fund 161 for expenditure during 2013 to provide for marketing and landscaping improvements in the district. Council Member Bristol noted she removed the item from the consent agenda in order to recognize Council Member Lover on this issue as it was his idea. Business owners can purchase their own flowers and the City will match their expense up to $250. Council Member Coffey questioned whether the businesses could obtain flower pots from the same company as the City and at the same price. Economic Development Manager Hawkins noted he will provide this information to the businesses and reported this funding is from the DYBID assessments, not out of the general fund. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -006, ORDINANCE amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $40,000 in the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID) Fund 161 for expenditure during 2013 to provide for additional marketing and landscaping improvements in the district. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Passed 6 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Council Members Absent: Ettl. 9. Resolution authorizing a Master Agreement with Cowiche Canyon Conservancy for Promotion and Development of Recreational Trails Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson briefed Council on the item. He noted the City of Yakima is allowed to apply for grants that a non - profit agency cannot apply for, and a non - profit can apply for grants that are not open to the City. This will create a joint partnership to possibly obtain more grants, which will help increase pathways. Betsy Bloomfield of Cowiche Canyon Conservancy also spoke in support of this agreement. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION R- 2013 -032, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Master Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy for promotion and development of recreational trails and trail facilities. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Adopted 6 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Page 3 of 5 •: Lover. Council Members Absent: Ettl. 10. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Pharmer Engineering, in the amount not to exceed $531,684, to provide engineering services for design of a Biosolids Drying Facility at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Manager Scott Schafer briefed Council on the issue. Dean Smith, Utility Project Manager, noted this will enable the Treatment Plan to process and market bio solids, which we will no longer have to pay to eliminate. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION R- 2013 -033, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Pharmer Engineering in the amount not to exceed $531,684 for Engineering Services for design of a new Biosolids Dryer Facility at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Kathy Coffey. Adopted 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Council Members Absent: Cawley, Ettl. ORDINANCES 11. Ordinance creating the Department of the Airport and identifying the purpose, services provided and general structure of the Department, providing for a Department Head to oversee the Department. City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the ordinance establishing a Department of the Airport. Council Member Coffey noted she had requested in a previous meeting that the City Manager investigate the possiblity of the State waiving or eliminating the SIED loan. Mr. O'Rourke noted this isn't an option as the State will not allow the loan to be waived. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -007, AN ORDINANCE relating to administration, creating the Department of the Airport; identifying the purpose, services provided, general structure of said Department and providing for a Department Head to oversee the Department; and amending Chapter 1. 18.005 of the Yakima Municipal Code and adding Section 1. 18.090 as a new Section, titled Department of the Airport. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Passed 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Council Members Absent: Cawley, Ettl. 12. Ordinance Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Certain City Employees and Legislation Amending Subsections 2.20.100A,; 2.20.100B, 2.20.1000, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A, 2.20.110B, and 2.20.110C, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. City Manager O'Rourke discussed the amendment to the Pay and Compensation Plan to add Airport employees. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -008, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective April 7, 2013; amending Subsections 2.20.100A, 2.20.100B, 2.20.1000, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A, 2.20.110B, 2.20.110C, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Passed 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Page 4 of 5 Council Members Absent: Cawley, Ettl. 13. Other Business Council Member Ensey reported two homeless camps along the Greenway near Rotary Lake and requested the City investigate them. 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. to the next meeting Council Business meeting on March 19, 2013 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Carried 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Council Members Absent: Cawley, Ettl. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY AKi�"� CITY CLE OUNCIL MEMBER DAT COUNCIL MEMBER DATE YOR Page 5 of 5 369 i