HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/2010 08A Draft Minutes 11-17-2009 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBERS — YAKIMA CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor. Micah Cawley, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Bill Lover, and
Sonia Rodriguez (left at 6:46 p.m.)
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster
2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Assistant Mayor Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations None
B. Presentations/recognitionslintroductions
0 Fire Chief Hines recognized Council Member Rodriguez for h * er efforts on
Council and as a member of the Safety Committee during her term.
0 Firefighter Brent Bauer described a heart attack incident at a local grocery
store where Chuck Dolan gave the victim CPR. Mr. Dolan was presented
.with a plaque honoring his life saving efforts.
C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service -requests - None
D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees - None
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. There were no, changes. The City Clark read. the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. *CAWLEY MOVED
AND ADKISON SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENTAGENDA 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
Special Meeting/Study Session —November 3, 2009
Business Meeting— November 3, 2009
The minutes,of the Special Meeting/Study Session and business meeting on
November 3, 2009, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly,
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*B. Consideration of approval of C ouncil Committee Meeting Minutes
• Office of Neighborhood Development — October 7, 2009
• Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative — October 28, 2009
• Economic Development Committee — November 4, 2009
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5. Audience Participation
John Puccinelli, 41b2 Donald Drive, spoke on behalf of Wilma and Andy Mervos
concerning flooding to their property resulting from a stormwater drainage
problem. Mayor Edler advised staff would research the problem and respond at
the next Council business meeting.
Maryann Lockhart and Deanna Pemberton asked for answers to their, previous
questions regarding code issues. Mayor Edler advised them staff had prepared
a report that addressed their concerns, which was discussed at the last business
meeting. They said they had reviewed the report but were not satisfied with the
answers. Code Administration staff will schedule a meeting with them to further
discuss the issues.
7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. ' Continuation of Public, Hearing on the 2010-2014 Community Develo pment Is
Block Grant and HOME Consolidated Plan and 2010 Annual Action Plan
and Consideration of a Resolution adopting the final plan for submittal to
HUD
Archie Matthews, Operations Supervisor for Office of Neighborhood
Development Services, briefed Council on the process taken prior to submitting
the plan to HUD. He explained that the HUD deadline was November 15'h but an
extension was requested in order to hold the hearing tonight. The plan must be
adopted this evening in order to meet the deadline. He advised that the plan can
be amended anytime during the five-year period it covers.
• Mayor Edler opened public hearing
Dan Kelleher, Executive Director of the Community for Downtown Yakima, spoke
in favor of the plan. Hector Franco requested money to organize low and
moderate income eastside neighborhoods into neighborhood associations. All
business would be conducted in English and Spanish and governed by a board
of directors that represents the community. Eva Valdinia, Elizabeth Torres, and
Sandra Aguirre agreed with Mr. Franco's request for eastside neighborhood
associations. Lowell ' Kruger, Executive Director of the Yakima Housing Authority,
recommended approval of the plan.
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Carol Folsom Hill, Executive Director Yakima Interfaith Coalition, requested
Council consider existing agencies that are already in the neighborhood and to
be a full partner in the. endeavor of talking with residents using the approach for
all to work together.
Michael Morales, Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development,
addressed the request for grant dollars for the forming of neighborhood
associations noting that it isn't in the annual action plan budget. Within any
eligible activity under the block *grant program there are certain limitations. In the
case of public services, there is a 15% limit on the percent of CBDG dollars we
can spend. While the proposal is not included in the Annual Action Plan, what
has been placed there are the existing activities that are underway under public
services (graffiti abatement and the ongoing contract with OIC for the operation,
of the Southeast Community Center). As a general rule, we have been operating
at the 15% limit. In order to propose, something new to Council, something else
would need to be reduced. That can be done during the course of-the year as
the action plan can be amended. The proposal will continue to evolve and come
back before the Neighborhood Development Committee. The City Clerk read the
resolution by title only; CAWLEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TG
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote,
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009-14,9, A RESOLUTION adopting the HUD'mandated
five year Consolidated Plan and Annual'Action Plan for the City of Yakima.
7. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to approve annexing the
Kegley annexation area to the City of Yakima
Bruce Benson, Planning Supervisor, described the annexation as a one-half acre
property adjacent to the city limits on Scenic Drive and Pecks Canyon Road.
They have experienced a failed septic tank and to connect with sewer they need
to be annexed. Staff recommends adopting the ordinance.
Mayor Edler opened and closed the public hearing with no one coming
forward • speak.
The City clerk read the ordinance by title only; CAWLEY MOVED AND LOVER
SECONDED TO ADOPT PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried . by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-52, AN ORDINANCE concerning annexation; annexing
the Kegley Annexation area to the City of Yakima; maintaining the current zoning
of the area; providing for notice to the WUTC of the City's intent to provide
residential refuse collection and disposal service, assumption of the City's current
indebtedness by properties in the Kegley Annexation area; and an effective date
of December 20, 2009
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8. Public Hearing regarding the 2010 Preliminary Budget
City Manager Zais gave opening remarks. He also noted that one action item
needed tonight is to comply with the County's request for termination or
determination of utility rates for stormwater.
> Mayor Edler opened the public hearing
Cad Dry, Lois Cruikshank and Elizabeth Patterson, spoke against making any
budget cuts for the Harman Center.
The following people spoke in support of their outside agencies:
• Jim Hall, Emergency Management Services. Council Member Lover
requested that he look into maintaining fees, at the 2009 level.
• Dave Caprile, Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority.
• Page Scott, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments-.
• Dave McFadden, Yakima County Development Association (YCDA).
• Dan Kelleher, Committee for Downtown Yakima.
• Nester Hernandez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
• Mike Morriseft6, Yakima Chamber of Commerce.
• Michael Shepard, Yakima 0 of July Committee.
• Ester Huey, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
• Linda lasella, Tina Moss and Bill Dolson, Citizens for Safe Yakima.
• Noel Moxley, Yakima Symphony Orchestra.
Deborah Wilson, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
• Amy McKinney and Jessika Muskwa, Allied Arts.
A. Consideration of an Ordinance enacting utility rates for 2010 and 2011
for the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility
Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager, and Shelley Willson, Utilities Engineer,
shared a Power Point presentation on the proposed 2010-2011 stormwater utility
rates. The budget is built around the rates being enacted and is consistent with
previous Council action. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only,
CAWLEY MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-53, AN ORDINANCE relating to the stormwater fees for
the storm drainage and surface water management utility; amending the annual
base rate of the stormwater fee; and amending Sections 7,80.110 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code to reflect said fee.
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9. Public' Hearing regarding the 2010 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy
A. Consideration of an Ordinance declaring intent,to increase the City's
2010 regular property tax levy up to 100% of the amount levied in the
previous year, plus new construction and annexation
City Manager Zais advised that, for the first time, the City is presenting the Ad
Valorem Property Tax Levy at the same rate as 2009. This constitutes a freeze
in the tax with the only exclusion being new construction. It was felt that under
the current economic conditions it would be improper to present a proposal for a
tax increase.
Mayor Edler opened and closed the public hearing with no one coming
forward to speak.
The City clerk read the ordinance by title only; CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 5-1 roll call
vote; Lover voting nay, Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-54, AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax
levy; declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2010 regular levy
for new construction, annexation and growth in state-assessed property values
from the amount levied the previous year.
B. Consideration o f an Ordinance fixing and levying the 2010 ad valorem
property taxes and excess levy taxes for the City of Yakima
The City clerk read the, ordinance by title only; CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 5-1 roll, call
vote; Lover voting nay; Rodriguez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-551 AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of
ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated
expenditures for the 2010 Budget for the City of Yakima.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
10. Consideration of a recommendation from the Council Public Safety
Committee to initiate a gang-free zone
City Manager Zais reviewed the proposed gang-free initiative noting it
emphasizes prevention and intervention rather than suppression. A team will be
formed within city administration to develop a plan. Council Member Adkison
said the recommendation is to look at options other cities have developed and
bring it back to Council. The general consensus of the Public Safety Committee
was that we need 'someone to drive the project. Council Member Rodriguez
emphasized how this will be a way for partner agencies to
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play a role. Mayor Edler questioned if this is a policy issue to direct staff time to
research and move it forward, but Council Member Lover stated it should have a
full study session with quarterly reports going through the full Council rather than
staff. Council Member Coffey suggested staff look at and create a plan for the
community based on what other cities are doing, and then potentially hire
someone to implement that plan. She also suggested staff brief Council every
two weeks. Assistant Mayor Cawley suggested hiring someone to work directly
for the City Council to keep the project out of Civil Service. City Manager Zais
suggested allowing staff to develop an outline to be brought back for review.
COFFEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED To GO FORWARD WITH THE
GANG INITIATIVE THAT WAS FORWARDED BY. THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE AND HAVE STAFF LOOK AT VARIOUS PLANS, OBTAIN
CITIZEN INPUT, WHILE KEEPING THE COUNCIL INFORMED AS THEY
WOULD BE THE ONES ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING IT AT THE
APPROPRIATE TIME ALSO LOOK INTO HIRING SOMEONE TO DIRECT IT.
WHEN THE PLAN IS AVAILABLE HOLD. A COUNCIL STUDY SESSION.
Prior to the vote, Luz Gutierrez suggested an assessment should be done on
how money has been used toward gang prevention in the past; what programs
exist, what youth programs exist and how are they doing? The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Consideration of third quarter finance reports:
A. Treasury report
B. Accounts receivable report
The third quarter finance reports were accepted.
*12. Consideration of final contract payments:
A. Jeld-Wen frontage improvement
The report from the City Engineer, dated October 29, 2009, with respect to the
completion of the work on the Jeld-Wen frontage improvements, performed by
Granite Northwest, Inc. was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
B. McAlister Business Park Phase 2 improvements
The report from the City Engineer, dated October 5, 2009, with respect to the
corn ' pletion of the work on the McAlister Business Phase 2 improvements,
performed med by Valley Excavating, was approved, the work accepted and payment
of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*13. Set date of "Closed Record" public hearing for December 1, 2009, to
consider the final plat of Hannon Heights, Phase I located in the vicinity
of South 76th Avenue and Coolidge Road'
December 1, 2009, was set as the date of a Closed Record public hearing to
consider the final plat of Hannon Heights, Phase 1, located in the vicinity of
South 7e Avenue and Coolidge Road.
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*14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an
intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement with Seattle
Community College for certain goods and services
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009-150, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Seattle Community
College.
*15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with
Habitat for Humanity for a $75,000 grant for the acquisition and clearance
of three building lots
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009-151, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Habitat for Humanity for a grant of $75,000 for the
acquisition and clearance of three building lots,
*1 & Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of the Yakima
Tourism Promotion Area Administration Agreement with the Yakima
Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009-152, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to execute a "Yakima Tourism Promotion Area
Administration Agreement" with the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention
Bureau to administer the activities and programs of the Yakima County Tourism
Promotion Area.
*17. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement
modification to the Dial-A-Ride contract and vehicle lease with A-1 Tri-City
Taxi, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009-153, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 3 and Lease Amendment No.
2 modifying the current contract and lease between the, City of Yakima and A-1
Tri-City Taxi, Inc. providing Dial-A-Ride pars- transit transportation services for
the City of Yakima.
*18. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing purchase of property at 3`d and
Walnut Street
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009-154, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to acquire the property at Td and Walnut Street
(Assessor's Parcel No. 191319-24459).
*19. Consideration • a Resolution authorizing execution • the 2009-20112,
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Yakima and the
Yakima Police Management Unit
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2009-155, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to execute the first collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima
and the Yakima Police Management Unit for wages, hours, and working
conditions for July 1, 2009-December 31, 2012.
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*20. First reading of an Ordinance amending the 2009 budget in the 1152= Police
Grants Fund for criminal justice expenditures supported by the 2009 Byrne
Justice Assistance Grant for a local law enforcement program
An'Ordinance amending the 2009 budget and appropriating funds to provide for grant
supported crime prevention programs in multiple jurisdictions, was read by title only, and
laid on the table until December 1, 2009 for a second reading.
-*21. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2009 Budget and making
an appropriation in the 000-General Fund, Purchasing Division
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-56, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2009 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $18,259 within the 000 —
General Fund for expenditure during 2009 to provide for the City to perform
purchasing functions for Yakima County.
22. Other Business
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23. Adjournment
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CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Rodriguez absent. The meeting adjourned at
9:14 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
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Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CID and DVD of this meeting are.available in the City Clerk's Office
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