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Home My WebLink About10/21/2014 Business Meeting 121 • YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL October 21, 2014 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing 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 City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order A. Presentations /recognitions /introductions Assistant Mayor Coffey stated she recently worked with Animal Control and Humane Society officers and acknowledged they are wonderful, compassionate and caring individuals. - City of Yakima Apple Award presented to Randy Bonds, Web Applications Developer /Administrator Wayne Wantland, Communications & Technology Manager, recognized Randy Bonds for his outstanding work. Mayor Cawley presented Mr. Bonds with a City of Yakima Apple Award. ii. City of Yakima Apple Award presented to Maria Mayhue, Purchasing Senior Buyer; Susan Knotts, Purchasing Buyer II; and Colleen Bailey, Purchasing Buyer II Sue Ownby, City /County Purchasing Manager, recognized Maria Mayhue, Purchasing Senior Buyer; Susan Knotts, Purchasing Buyer II; and Colleen Bailey, Purchasing Buyer II for their outstanding work in receiving their CPPO Certifications, while working on their own time. Mayor Cawley presented them with a City of Yakima Apple Award. B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees i. Reappoint Lisa Vallejo to the Hotel Motel/Tourist Promotion Commission Motion: Coffey moved and Ensey seconded to reappoint Lisa Vallejo to the Hotel Motel /Tourist Promotion Area Commission. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Council Reports A. Parks Commission Report Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, reported on the Parks Commission activities. The Commission meets monthly and the biggest news is ongoing improvements at Randall • Park, including the dog park, which they hope to have open by Thanksgiving. He noted SW Rotary has begun a community project for 2014 -2015 to replace the duck pond observation area Page 1 of 6 • 122 at Randall Park, which is a favorite spot for many people to feed ducks. Additionally, fundraising by an outside source has enabled work to begin on a Japanese tea garden at the Tahoma Cemetery. 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 added to the consent agenda. Item #9, becoming item #5L: Resolution authorizing Temporary Emergency Cold Weather Shelters 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.) Motion: Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. Set November 18, 2014 as the public hearing date for the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments Public Hearings B. 3rd Quarter 2014 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 3rd Quarter 2014 claims activity RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -123, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 3rd Quarter 2014 Claim Report for the City of Yakima. C. Resolution authorizing a Sole Source Purchase of Bar Rack Retrofit Kit, with 3/8" Clear Spacing at Wastewater Plant RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -124, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source procurement without calling for bids from Infilco Degremont INC /APSCO for the purchase of a bar rack retrofit kit, with 3/8 inch clear spacing for climber screens provided on IDI Contract 95306. D. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County Information Technology Department addressing the shared use of data infrastructure such as conduits and fiber cables RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -125, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between Yakima County Information Technology Department and City of Yakima addressing the shared use of data infrastructure such as conduits and fiber cables. E. Resolution authorizing an Information Technology Services Agreement with the City of Union Gap RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -126, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Information Technology Services Agreement with the City of Union Gap. F. Resolution authorizing the execution of a services contract between the City of Yakima and the Humane Society of Central Washington for an Animal Control Agreement for the year 2015 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -127 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Animal Control Agreement with the Humane Society of Central Washington for the year 2015 G. Resolution approving ground lease and associated documents representing the lease of Lot 2 of the City's Creekside West development property to Airport Business Park, LLC, Page 2 of 6 123 • and approving assignment of said. lease interests associated with mortgage loan security RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -128, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manger to execute a ground lease and associated documents required to permit the developer to provide loan security for the development of the Memorial Hospital medical clinic being constructed on the City's Creekside West property. H. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with AHBL Inc. in an amount not to exceed $654,908 to provide planning and engineering services for capital improvements for the recommended capital improvements described in the 2013 citywide Stormwater Collection System Master Plan RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -129, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with AHBL Inc. in an amount not to exceed $654,908.00 to provide planning and engineering services for the recommended capital improvements described in the 2013 citywide Stormwater Collection System Master Plan. I. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2014 budget and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2014 ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -024 AN ORDINANCE amending the 2014 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure during 2014 for purposes described in the attached Schedule. J. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100 ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -025, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective November 23, 2014; and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code. K. Ordinance adding section 2.40.015 and amending the City of Yakima Leaves of Absence ordinance of the Yakima Municipal Code to show vacation and sick leave benefits for PERS 1 members in the management group ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -026, AN ORDINANCE adding section 2.40.015 and amending the City of Yakima Leaves of Absence ordinance of the Yakima Municipal Code to show vacation and sick leave benefits for PERS 1 members in the management group. L. Resolution authorizing a policy regarding temporary emergency cold weather shelters in the City of Yakima, and providing that such 'policy shall be valid from November 15, 2014 through March 15, 2015 to allow three churches to serve as shelters RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -130, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, Washington, authorizing and directing the City of Yakima Community Development Department to identify and implement a policy regarding temporary emergency cold weather shelters in the City of Yakima, and providing that such policy shall be valid only from November 15, 2014 through March 15, 2015. 6. Audience Participation Mayor Cawley welcomed Davis High School students in attendance from Real World Problems Class. Clare Eustis, Selah resident, spoke on behalf of the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association. She announced the 10th annual Dia De Los Muertos altar exhibit occurring October 25 through November 5 at 16 N. 3rd Street in Yakima. It is free to the public and open daily from noon to 6 p.m. This is a traditional celebration in latino cultures around the world to commemorate family members and heroes that have died. She extended an invitation to Council members to take part in this celebration, including a private opening ceremony on Friday, October 24 at 6 p.m. Page 3 of 6 124 Margaret Luera, with the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association gave a special thank you to Joe Mann for allowing them to use his space for the Dia De Los Muertos altar exhibit this year. Noe Gutierrez, with the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association, thanked Council and the community for their support of the Dia De Los Muertos altar exhibit. Joey Anderson, City resident, stated she did not appreciate Council member comments at the end of the last council meeting. Tim Mabry, City resident, referenced the ordinance related to pawn brokers, which was pulled from the agenda. He believes there should have been better notification and is looking forward to meeting with city officials on this issue. Tony Courcey, City resident, echoed Mr. Mabry's sentiments. Additionally, he has some questions regarding painting on the street near his business and would like a call to discuss this issue. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. Public meeting and resolution for approval of the Final Long Plat of Wellington Estates Phase 3 Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner, briefed Council on the resolution and recommended approval. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -131, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Wellington Estates Phase 3 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat. Motion: Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 8. Summary Report from Jones Lang LaSalle related to Economic and Fiscal Impact Study at the Cascade Mill Site Joan Davenport, Community Development Director, reported the City hired Jones Lang LaSalle to assist in an economic evaluation of the mill site and introduced Reggie Ross, Director of Econometrics, with Jones Lang LaSalle. Mr. Ross presented a PowerPoint of the evaluation. Ron Anderson, City resident, stated he is representing a volunteer citizen group made up of Brad Christianson, Joe Mann and Cheri Foster, which came together about four years ago with an idea of examining the potential of the mill site property. They have spent time learning the process of zoning, taxation, and all the elements that are involved in creating a new site. He stated there are several elements they want considered in order for the best use of the property to reflect the overall demographics of the valley. The history of the valley, bringing in entertainment and retail, are things that are can be expanded upon. Brad Christianson, stated this area is the first thing people see when coming to our community and needs to be a representation of what our community is about. Joe Mann, City resident, stated we have a unique opportunity with this entryway to the City and we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to do it right. Craig Henyan, Selah resident, stated he would like to see a wild life park in that area. He has additional information about this idea if anyone is interested in reviewing it. He commended the Page 4of6 125 Council for the direction they are taking.to make us a better community. City Manager O'Rourke indicated they are pleased with the report. 9. State Auditor's Reports — City's 2013 Financial Statements and Federal Single Audit Cindy Epperson, Director of Finance and Budget, briefed Council on the State Auditor's Report. ORDINANCES 10. Ordinance amending and adding to the City of Yakima municipal code regarding reporting and recording requirements of pawnbrokers (Chapter 5.54), secondhand dealers (Chapter 5.64), and precious metal dealers (Chapter 5.70); setting penalties for violating the municipal code regarding these businesses This item was removed from the agenda by Council consensus for further research. 11. Other Business Senior Assistant City Attorney Kunkler presented a six month moratorium for homeless /mission use in relation to Small Convenience Center (SCC) zoning. City Manager O'Rourke stated the City needs to have appropriate zoning districts for this use. He believes the City needs to take a more proactive approach based on an application received for a homeless shelter in a small convenience shopping center area, which affects not just this one location but 15 other locations in the city. 0 - Mr. Kunkler stated the purpose of the moratorium is to stop requests for permits relating to a mission use within the SCC. As indicated, there are 15 zones in the City, and the City has • received a request from Neighborhood Health to locate a mission use within the SCC zone at 6th and Walnut, formerly Roys Market. The City has a zoning model with designated zoning districts which specifically describe the permitted uses within each zoning district. If it is not listed • in the code, it's not permitted. Moreover, if there is a requested use in a particular zone where it is not listed, the applicant can request the Hearing Examiner to determine this unclassified use to decide if it would be permitted in the zone. Our current rule on the definition of missions is from a 1992 hearing related to the Union Gospel Mission. This moratorium would give time to let the Planning Commission do it's job, have public comment and then make a recommendation to the Council for a definition for the Code. Without that, the City is forced to deal with these on a case -by -case basis. Assistant Mayor Coffey does not approve of the moratorium and feels the location is important due to its proximity to Neighborhood Health Services. Council Member Dittmar stated if the City doesn't ensure proper zoning, it can negatively impact the City and noted his support of the ordinance. Council Member Ettl feels the neighborhoods deserve a review. Council Member Lover agreed. Council Member Ensey agreed as well, but feels the Council earlier determined they would not vote on new issues under other business. Mayor Cawley noted the intent of the moratorium is to take time and review the rules. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -027, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, adopting a six -month moratorium of the filing, acceptance, processing and issuance of development applications and permits for, and the location of, land uses operating or conducting mission, community center, boarding house, comprehensive community health center, and multi - purpose community center uses within the. SCC Small Convenience Center zoning district; exempting land uses for which a complete building or development permit application was pending upon the effective date of this ordinance and which constitutes a vested right under law, or which were legally in existence at such time, or are otherwise exempt pursuant to RCW 35.21.915; directing development of comprehensive zoning and land use regulations pertaining to mission, community center, boarding house, halfway house, comprehensive community health center, and multi - purpose community center uses; providing that the moratorium shall be in effect for six • Page 5 of 6 • 126 months, through April 21, 2015; setting public hearing on moratorium for November 18, 2014; and declaring an emergency providing for immediate effective date. Motion: Dittmar moved and Ettl seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 5- 2 vote with Coffey and Ensey voting no. Emergency moratoriums require a unanimous vote in order to be effective immediately; therefore, this ordinance will be in effect 30 days after the publication date. 12. Adjournment Motion: Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study Session on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY /*"6 mOUNCIL MEMBER DATE OUNIIL ME ► rR DATE ATTEST: • Itt.LAT 1 • ,„,,,„ CITY CLERK ; �' `- ri MAY R 1 ■ - J o f / 1 1 Page 6 of 6