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Home My WebLink About03/18/2014 Business Meeting • 43 • YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL March 18 2014 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.ni. Public Hearings -- MINUTES BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call • Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Tom Dittmar, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and Deputy City Clerk Stephens 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order A. Presentations /recognitions /introductions i. Recognition of David Brown, Water /Irrigation Division Manager, for 30 years of service. Director of Utilities and Engineering Debbie Cook introduced Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown and recognized him for his 30 years of service. B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees i. Appoint Council Member Dittmar as liaison to the Southeast Community Center and appoint a Council Member to the YVCOG General Membership Board. Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to appoint Council Member Dittmar to YVCOG General Membership Board and as liaison to the Southeast Community Center. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 4. Council Reports None. 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 items were added to the consent agenda: 14. Request to Reallocate Parks & Recreation Capital Funds intended for the Southeast Community Center Restroom Restoration Project to the Yakima Food Bank Building Project. 16. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant a 1% base pay increase and $500 lump sum for all non - represented City employees for 2014. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. • Page 1 of 6 • 44 (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion —see motion directly below.) Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Approval of the minutes from the February 4, 18 and March 11, 2014 City Council Business meetings; January 30 and February 25, 2014 Study Sessions and February 28, 2014 Special Meeting. B. 4th Quarter 2013 Treasury Report. C. 4th Quarter 2013 Accounts Receivable Status Report. D. Consideration of changing Human Resources Division to a City Department. E. Resolution ratifying emergency electrical repairs at Lions Pool. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -041, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable contracts for the repair /refurbishment of the electrical service panel and branch circuits associated with the office electrical panel at Lions Pool. F. Resolution authorizing the 2014 Agreement with the Yakima Valley Umpires Association (YVUA) for officiating services for the Parks and Recreation Softball Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -042, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute 2014 Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Valley Umpires Association for the purpose of obtaining officiating services for the City of Yakima's organized softball program. G. Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 of the Interlocal Agency Agreement with Yakima County, to have the County perform Right -of -Way acquisition services for the City on Capital Improvement Projects. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -043, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 of the Interlocal Agency Agreement with Yakima County, to have the County perform Right -of -Way acquisition services for the City on Capital Improvement Projects. H. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100. ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -005, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective April 20, 2014; and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code. I. Request to Reallocate Parks & Recreation Capital Funds intended for the Southeast Community Center Restroom Restoration Project to the Yakima Food Bank Building Project. J. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant a 1% base pay increase and $500 lump sum for all non - represented City employees for 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -048, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to grant a 1% base pay increase and a one -time lump sum payment of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for all non - represented City employees for calendar year 2014. 6. Audience Participation Timer Harrison - O'Dell, City resident, spoke against cancelling the Yakima - Ellensburg commuter bus. Page 2 of 6 • 45 • • Michael Hayes, City resident, discussed his concerns regarding lack of curb cuts on Arlington and 16th Avenue and Folsom Avenues. Pat Smart, City resident, stated her support for elimination of the Pit Bull Ban. Lynne Kittelson, City resident, discussed her ideas for the Downtown Plaza. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. Final Public Input hearing on the 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Office of Neighborhood Development Services. ONDS Manager Matthews briefed Council on the report and stated no further action is necessary after the public hearing. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the public hearing. 8. Public Hearing and consideration of a Resolution to amend the 2014 - 2019 Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Director of Utilities and Engineering Debbie Cook noted the City received some unexpected funding so they have amended the list to include four additional projects.. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -044, A RESOLUTION to amend the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2014 through 2019 to include projects affecting the City's Transportation Plan. Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 9. Public Hearing and ordinance of the City of Yakima relating to dissolving the Transportation Benefit District. Assistant City Attorney Faul briefed Council on the item. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -006, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, relating to dissolving the Transportation Benefit District. Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 10. Public hearing to consider.the Yakima Planning Commission's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Recommendation, and Ordinance amending Chapter 15.08 Signs of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding:regulation of billboards and off - premises signs within the City of Yakima. Page 3 of 6 • 46 Community Development Director Osguthorpe briefed Council on the issue. Planning Commission Chair Fonfara noted the Commission held eight public meetings on the matter, which included representatives from the billboard industry and they received a lot of good input. He reported members present at the February 26, 2014 Planning Commission meeting unanimously approved the draft ordinance. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing. The following people spoke against the ordinance: Jean Owens, Selah resident; Tom Knaub, non- resident and billboard representative; Rob Legrone, non - resident and billboard representative; Peter Grover, non - resident and billboard representative; Neal Schreibeis, non- resident and billboard representative. The following individuals spoke in favor of the ordinance: Paul Nagle - McNaughton, City resident; Mike Davison, City resident; Ralph Call, City resident; Hary Leavitt, City resident; and Linda Wierman, City resident. Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE relating to regulation of signs, amending Chapter 15.08 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding regulation of billboards and off - premises signs. Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to reject the ordinance and ask City staff to meet with the billboard owners and managers to come up with some regulations on maintenance and appearance, specifically time frames on when graffiti and when material comes down, getting it replaced. The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote, with Cawley and Coffey voting no. City Manager O'Rourke noted this vote does not include the amortization of any signs. Coffey moved and Ensey seconded to send this issue to the Council Built Environment Committee in April to guide the process. The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote, with Dittmar and Lover voting no. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 11. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services contract with Gustafson Guthrie Nichol LTD (GGN) not to exceed $145,000 to prepare design plans for a downtown central plaza. City Manager O'Rourke stated there is a strong consensus that Gustafson Guthrie Nichol is the right fit for this job, with their prior work and personal connections and commitments to Yakima. Strategic Projects Manager Davenport briefed Council on the agreement. Council Member Lover discussed sending this issue to an advisory vote of the people on the November General Election. Council Member Ensey suggested this be added to the citizen survey instead, with a follow -up poll of citizens for better feedback. City Manager O'Rourke noted the survery is generally sent out in June; however, it could be delayed until fall, when there may be a recommended plan. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -045, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Gustafson Guthrie Nichol LTD (GGN) not to exceed $145,000 to prepare design plans for a downtown central plaza. Page 4 of 6 47 Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the,resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Lover moved and Dittmar seconded to add this as an advisory vote to the primary or general election. The motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call vote with Coffey, Ensey, Adkison voting no. 12. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Carl Walker Inc. to conduct a parking study in Downtown Yakima. Strategic Projects Manager Davenport briefed Council on the agreement. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -046, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager toti execute an agreement with Carl Walker Inc. to conduct a parking study in Downtown Yakima Dittmar moved and Ettl seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote, with Lover voting no. 13. Consideration of Urban Economic Analysis of Cascade Mill Site. City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on this issue. • Coffey moved and Ensey seconded to approve. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 14. Resolution authorizing acceptance of SAFER Grant Awarded to Yakima Fire Department. Acting Fire Chief Stewart briefed Council on the grant awarded in the amount of $118,000 by FEMA. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -047, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary contracts and other documents for the acceptance of a Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCES 15. Ordinance amending the City of Yakima pit bull dog prohibition to provide certain specific exceptions to the prohibition and permit possession of pit bull dogs within the City under certain conditions; amending YMC 6.18.020 (B) and adding new Section (C). • City Manager O'Rourke stated staff is conducting additional research and requested the item be postponed. It was Council consensus to postpone the issue. 16. Other Business 17. Adjournment Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on April 1, 2014. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Page 5 of 6 • 48 CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY " v o5 -12- A COUNCI EMBER DATE bag �,►- ��7s - 6 5' CO - CIL MEMBER DATE • iimh EST: Mir & . I i / • I _ Y t � (-2 _ . CITY LE" o;:: p \ •• 1 i 0 AYOR Ico •� / l + T p ` _, 1 Page 6 of 6