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Home My WebLink About12/08/2009 Business Meeting 148 • YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2009 COUNCIL CHAMBERS — YAKIMA CITY HALL 2:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Cali Present: Council: Mayor Dave Edier, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance — Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley Assistant Mayor Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held in honor of the four police officers from Lakewood, Washington that were brutally killed. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order • Proclamations ➢ Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Mayor Edler read a proclamation declaring December 21, 2009 as Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Annette Rodriguez accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Homeless Network. • Presentations /recognitions /introductions - None • Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests ➢ Response regarding stormwater issue at 4108 Donald Drive (request from Andy and Wilma Mervos) Scott Schafer, Wastewater Manager, summarized a report prepared on the issue. When developed by the County, the roadway was constructed in a manner inefficient to accommodate stormwater runoff. Although the limited capital fund for stormwater is for correcting safety issues, staff recommends utilizing that funding to correct the problem due to City liability for potential property damage. The current stormwater program must be expanded to allow for repairs of this nature and that expansion would have a direct impact on future stormwater utility rates. Staff said that for any similar situations that occur, they would like to come back to Council with a detailed analysis of the findings over the next year. By allowing the program to be expanded to include liability as well as safety issues, capital funds could be used. CAWLEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND EXTEND THE STORMWATER PROGRAM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 149 DECEMBER 8, 2009 • Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees ➢ Report regarding Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (request from State Fair Park) CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO DENY THE REQUEST TO EXPAND THE BOARD AND TO KEEP IT A SEVEN - MEMBER PANEL The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ➢ Charter Civil Service Commission CAWLEY MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO REAPPOINT BEVERLY WARREN TO THE CHARTER CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 4. Consent Agenda Mayor Edler referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Items number 7 and 8 were added to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) . *A. Consideration of approval of Council Minutes — None *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes • Neighborhood Development Committee — November 4, 2009 • Economic Development Committee — November 4, 2009 • Transit /Transportation Committee — November 18, 2009 • Citizen Boards /Commissions /Committees Nomination Committee — November 30, 2009 • Economic Development Committee — December 2, 2009 The Council committee meeting minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation - No one came forward to speak. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 6. Consideration of a motion approving the City of Yakima's 2010 state • legislative priorities Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development Morales said that during the short session this year, we have five issues to focus on: Criminal justice — first priority Continued appropriation of committed state funds Opposition to the closing of the Ahtanum View Correction Center, a state facility Capital budget; retrofit and expand the PAL center to better serve the population. economic development and infrastructure Pre- emption of local authority and unfunded mandates 2 150 DECEMBER 8, 2009 Council Member Lover suggested adding legislation regarding gang houses. Mr. Morales assured him that if there is a bill that is questionable as to whether it's in line with the City's priorities, we will track and monitor it. Council members discussed details of the various priorities. Various comments that surfaced during discussion were: Ensey - We have been on Downtown Futures for six years now and it has been successful but its time to move our priorities to another area, and that is North First Street. Coffey - Recommend that the Economic Development Committee ask for a SIED grant to look into North First Street. Cawley - Downtown Futures should state that this is the last phase. Coffey suggested forming a legislative committee rather than discussing these details in a Council meeting. Cawley felt it should be done in a study session. COFFEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE LEGISLATIVE PRIOR/TES AS THEY ARE AND ALSO HAVE STAFF SCHEDULE A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND STUDY SESSION IN JULY 2010 TO DISCUSS 2011 LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. The motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call vote; Ensey, Lover and Cawley voting no. *7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps for obstruction abatement in Wide Hollow Creek RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -167, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement and potential subsequent amendments with the Washington State Department of Ecology "Washington Conservation Corps" (WCC) for obstruction abatement in Wide Hollow Creek from 72 Avenue to 80 Avenue *8. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an animal control agreement with the Humane Society of Central Washington for 2010 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -168, 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 *9. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of amendments to interlocal jail agreements with: A. City of Toppenish RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -169, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to an interlocal jail agreement with the City of Toppenish, Washington for the provision of jail services 3 • 1 5 DECEMBER 8, 2009 B. City of Sunnyside RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -170, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an interlocal jail agreement with the City of Sunnyside *10. State Auditor's Report — City's 2008 Financial Statements Council accepted the report. *11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the Committee for Downtown Yakima for maintenance, management and safety ambassador services in the Downtown Yakima Public Improvement District RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -171, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute the "CDY" agreement for Professional and Ambassador Services for the City of Yakima" to provide maintenance, management and safety ambassador services in the Downtown Yakima Public Improvement District (DYBID) *12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Yakima County Office of Aging and Long Term Care for the 2010 geriatric preventative foot care services program RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -172, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute Performance Agreement No. 2010 with Yakima County, through the Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for the delivery of Geriatric Preventative Foot Care Services for senior citizens *13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Central Washington Range Conservancy, doing business as Sun Valley Shooting Park (SVSP) for use of their shooting range for weapons training and practice RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -173, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement with Central Washington Range Conservancy, doing business as Sun Valley Shooting Park (hereafter "SVSP ") for the use of SVSP's shooting range for weapons training and weapons practice for certain designated City employees *14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Washington for state purchasing cooperative membership RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -174, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a State of Washington Intergovernmental Agreement for State Purchasing Cooperative *15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a new lease for two high -speed Laser Printer /Copiers pursuant to the Municipal Lease /Purchase Agreement with US Bancorp Business Equipment Finance Group 4 152 DECEMBER 8, 2009 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2009 -175, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, Washington, approving and directing the City Manager to execute the attached Municipal Lease /Purchase Agreement with US Bancorp Business Equipment Finance Group for the lease of two high speed Laser Printer /Copier machines ORDINANCES 16. Consideration of an Ordinance adopting a budget for the City of Yakima for 2010 City Manager Zais presented the ordinance to adopt the final budget at $193,173,769 which is 9% Tess than the amended 2009 Budget The City Clerk read the ordinance by title; CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2009 -59, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of Yakima, Washington for the year 2010, and making appropriations for estimated expenditures *17. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 4, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 4.16 relating to 2010 refuse rates ORDINANCE NO. 2009 -60, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation; concerning containers for and storage of garbage and yard waste for collection by the City of Yakima, and amending Section 4.16.140 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code accordingly *18. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code regarding dog license fees ORDINANCE NO. 2009 -61, AN ORDINANCE relating to Animal Control; increasing the license fee for altered dogs from $5.00 to $15.00 and renewal fee for altered dogs from $5.00 to $12.00; increasing the one time fee for senior citizens owning an altered dog from $5.00 to $25.00 19. Other Business LOVER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO HOLD A STUDY SESSION OR RETREAT, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MAYOR, TO REVIEW AND UPDATE COUNCIL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND ALSO HAVE A DISCUSSION REGARDING ATTENDANCE AT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE AND CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 20. Adjournment CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m. 5 153 DECEMBER 8, 2009 i I READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE tss Ktfor, :. • O NC Criri ' DATE yr cal sue , D3- 2 - t b COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: 41"' CITY CLER DAVID EDLER, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 6 •