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Home My WebLink About11/16/2010 Business Meeting 373 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2010 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YAKIMA CITY HALL 5:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. RoII Call Present: Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster 2. Executive Session • Collective bargaining Executive Session was held and adjourned at 6:00 p.m. 6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll CaII Present: Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Dave Ettl gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions • Recognition of Cesar Abreu's crime analysis certification Interim Deputy Police Chief Copeland advised that Mr. Abreu was unavailable to attend the meeting because of another commitment. He gave background information on the certification Cesar had received. • Recognition of retiring Civil Service Examiner, Carol Maples City Manager Zais spoke about Mrs. Maples' twenty -four years of service with the City and presented her with an official City watch. Assistant City Manager Zabell also said a few words about her career with the City. • Recognition of retiring Fire Chief Charlie Hines Mayor Cawley read a proclamation describing the accomplishments of Chief Hines during his five years of service with the City of Yakima. City Manager Zais presented Chief Hines with an official City watch. 374 NOVEMBER 16, 2010 C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests - None D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees - None 4. Consent Agenda Mayor Cawley 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 No. 7 and 8 were added and Item No. 9 was removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. COFFEY MOVED AND ADKISON 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 City Council Meeting Minutes • Budget Review — October 26, 2010 • Study Session — November 1, 2010 The minutes of the Adjourned meetings — Budget Review on October 26, 2010 and Study Session on November 1, 2010, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes 1. North First Street Committee — October 14, 2010 2. Public Safety Committee — October 20, 2010 The Council committee meeting minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation Deanna Pemberton, 3601 Fairbanks Avenue, submitted a citizen's petition requesting Council to search for other solutions to the budget short fall instead of reducing emergency responders. Mary Baechler, representing Central Washington Progress, requested Council to consider adding a ballot initiative to either the February or November 2011 ballot asking to have City Council members elected by residents of their own district and have seven equal and balanced districts within the City. Ron Bonlender, 212 N. 7 Street, spoke in favor of Ms. Baechler's request. Bill Duerr requested Council to provide a complete cost of the February 2011 special election regarding change in form of government, including staff time, supplies, etc. to let citizens know how those costs will affect the 2011 City budget. He also asked if other necessary updates to the charter would be on the ballot. He requested the cost information be available within 30 days, but no longer than 60 days after the election. Jeffrey Bohlinger also expressed support of Ms. Baechler's request to require Council members to live in their district. 2 375 NOVEMBER 16, 2010 7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. Public hearing on the proposed 2011 Revenue and Expenditure Budget City Manager Zais gave opening statements for the hearing regarding the 2011 Revenue and Expenditure Budget. The general government budget of the City for 2011 was set at approximately $56.8 million, a 5.2% reduction. All the other utilities, enterprise, and capital budgets added to that number raise the total to about $190 million, a reduction of 7.5% from 2010. Referring to a comment made earlier, the assumption is unfairly made that when facing tough times, we look first to cutting first responders. We look at everything and it is the last area we would like to see reduced. There is a gap between revenue sources and expenditures and we filled that gap by cutting other services and using reserves. We need to determine what are sustainable services, now and in the future. Every department is affected by this economy. • Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing Deanna Pemberton suggested Council bargain with the unions to reduce benefits rather than experience layoffs. She also said the City must not depend on the state for any funds and asked that power not be cut to streetlights. Yvette Lewis, staff representative for AFSCME local 1122 and Transit 1122, spoke specifically about three positions that are earmarked for layoffs; a code compliance officer, a development engineer, and a corrections officer. She urged Council to consider alternative reductions. Jim Leonard, 1406 S. 48 Avenue, stated that lengthening the airport runway was unwanted by the citizens and a waste of money. City Manager Zais clarified that the airport is governed by the Airport Board under an intergovernmental agreement between the City and County. He said runway expansion is sometime in the future and the reconstruction work being done is a result of FAA mandates regarding the airport safety overlay zone. Joe Mann and Jamie Lee Stickel, Director of the Committee for Downtown Yakima (CDY) spoke about the service agreement they have with the City and encouraged Council to continue the agreement in 2011. • Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing 6B. Public hearing on Revenue Sources and Consideration of Legislation pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes to be levied for collection in Fiscal 2011 Year: A. Ordinance declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's. 2011 regular property tax levy up to 101% of the amount levied in the previous year, plus new construction and annexation Cindy Epperson gave a brief overview of the property tax legislation. Two ordinances are required; one showing intent to change property tax in any way; the other sets the dollar amount. The property tax is being proposed with 1' increase. Last year there was no increase. The 1% generates approximately $158,000. The tax is spread over all of the citizenry based on assessed values of their properties. She noted that assessed values went down by over 3% in total this year. • Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing 3 376 NOVEMBER 16, 2010 Roy Robeck, 3202 Summitview Avenue, commented that even with a modest increase in property taxes, the elderly are still negatively impacted financially. Bill Duerr, 3206 W. Yakima Ave., asked and received clarification on excess levy taxes. Sharon Bayes, 1408 S. 48 Ave., spoke about the assessed value on her house. • Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing The City Clerk read the first ordinance by title; CAWLEY MOVED AND ETTL SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5 -2 roll call vote; Ensey and Lover voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -47, AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax levy; declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2011 regular levy up to 101% along with new construction, annexation and growth in state - assessed property values from the amount levied the previous year. B. Ordinance fixing and levying the 2011 ad valorem property taxes and excess levy taxes for the City of Yakima The City Clerk read the second ordinance by title; EDLER MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5 -2 roll call vote, Ensey and Lover voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -48, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditures for the 2011 Budget for the City of Yakima. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *7. Consideration of a Joint Resolution with Yakima County approving the Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field 2011 Budget RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -126, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY approving the Yakima Air Terminal — McAllister Field 2011 Budget. *8. Consideration of a report from the Council Public Safety Committee regarding possible expansion of the Union Gap Interlocal Agreement The Council Public Safety Committee report was accepted. 9. Consideration of a report from the Council Legislative Committee regarding 2011 legislative priorities Community and Economic Director Morales distributed the AWC list of legislative priority issues. Council Member Edler, chair of the Council Legislative Committee, expressed • concerns about how generic the draft of the City's priorities is. He felt there wasn't a focus on infrastructure needs. Assistant Mayor Coffey suggested that since Council Member Edler was chair of the committee, he should have ensured it was on the list. 4 377 NOVEMBER 16, 2010 CED Director Morales compared the AWC list to the City's list and noted how gang issues and public safety has risen on the AWC list from last year. He also noted that, aside from capital budget and transportation projects, cities are pretty much on their own. He commented that our list was refined trying to gauge where funding may be. Mayor Cawley had one addition, which was to oppose event fee increases that are to be imposed by the state. COFFEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO REFER THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BACK TO THE COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMITTING IT TO THE FULL COUNCIL. It was suggested it be put on the December 7th Council agenda. The motion carried by unanimous voiced vote. *10. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of agreements to resolve and settle lawsuits brought by the personal representatives of the estates of: A. Guillermo Aguilar B. Edgar Trevino - Mendoza RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -127, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute Settlement and Full Release agreements to resolve and settle the lawsuits brought by the Personal Representatives of the Estates of Guillermo Aguilar and Edgar Trevino - Mendoza. *11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the 911 Support Services agreement with Yakima County extending the term of the agreement to March 31, 2011 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -128, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the "911 Support Services Agreement" with Yakima County for the provision of 911 services that extends the term of the agreement to March 31, 2011 *12. Consideration of a Resolution ratifying execution of a grant agreement with the Washington State Office of Public Defense to support indigent defense expenses RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -129, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Washington State Office of Public Defense to support indigent defense expenses. *13. Consideration of a Resolution approving the preliminary plat and master planned development of Cameo Court at Apple Tree RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -130, A RESOLUTION approving a preliminary long plat and planned development, for the Preliminary Plat of Cameo Court at Apple Tree, a thirty - nine lot subdivision, located in the vicinity of Coolidge and South 88 Avenues. *14. Consideration of a Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Malibu subdivision RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -131, A RESOLUTION granting conditional preliminary plat approval for the Preliminary Plat of Malibu Subdivision, a fourteen lot subdivision for property located at the southwest corner of Chestnut Avenue and S. 66 Avenue. *15. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing 2010 collective bargaining agreements with: 5 378 NOVEMBER 16, 2010 A. IAFF RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -132, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 469 LEOFF unit for wages, hours, and working conditions for 2010; and authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to the collective bargaining agreement to clarify contract language, maintain compliance with the law, and make other minor adjustments. B. Fire Battalion Chiefs RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -133, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yakima and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 469 Battalion Chiefs unit for wages, • hours, and working conditions for 2010; and authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding to clarify contract language, maintain compliance with the law, and make other minor adjustments. C. 911 Call Takers /PERS RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -134, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement for 2010 with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) representing PERS Dispatchers and Communications Supervisors bargaining unit. D. 911 Dispatchers RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -135, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement for 2010 with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) representing PERS 911 Calltakers bargaining unit. *16. Consideration of resolution authorizing execution of a professional services contract with Zaremba Claims Service to review and investigate damage claims against or by the City of Yakima. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -136, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City. Manager of the City of Yakima to enter into an Agreement with Zaremba Claims Service - Yakima for the purpose of reviewing and investigating property and liability damage claims filed against or by the City of Yakima. *17. Set date of public hearing for December 7, 2010 to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for: A. Closed Record public hearing on an Institutional Overlay /Master Development Plan B. Open Record public hearing on Right -of -way vacation of South 29 and 30 Avenues December 7, 2010 was set as the date of a public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for Institutional Overlay /Master Development Plan and Right -of -way vacation. ORDINANCES 6 379 NOVEMBER 16, 2010 *18. Consideration of an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the pay, classification and compensation plan relating to the Water Division ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -49, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective December 19, 2010; amending Subsections 2.20.100A, 2.20 100B, 2.20 100C, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A, 2.20.110B, 2.20.110C, 2.20.110F and 2.20.11 OG all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code 19. Other Business *A. Set date of open record public hearing for December 7, 2010 on a proposed Development Agreement for a Master Planned Development and a public meeting to consider the Final Plat of Cameo Court at Apple Tree December 7, 2010 was set as the date of a public hearing to consider the Final Plat of Cameo Court at Apple Tree. Council Member Ensey reminded Council about the joint session with Yakima County on November 22 concerning the West Valley Neighborhood Plan. He suggested, if Council members had any concerns, the County should be made aware or them before that meeting. 20. Adjournment COFFEY MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER 22, 2010 AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR JOINT CITY /COUNTY DELIBERATIONS ON THE WEST VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, AREA WIDE REZONE AND URBAN AREA STREET STANDARDS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. ,--a ti e e "-- ---------- r- ;. y.--/r READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 6:1'0 NCIL MEMBER DATE l OUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: /A:I ea ___ELelestaut, CITY CLERK MICAH CAWLEY, MAYOPti Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 7