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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/2005 Business Meeting 1 • CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 4, 2005 - 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. Roll Call Present: Council: Mayor Paul George, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender, Dave Edler, Neil McClure, Mary Place, Bernard Sims, and Susan Whitman Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Mayor George led a silent prayer for the thousands of victims of the tsunami and their surviving families. The Pledge Allegiance was led by Council Member Whitman. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentations • George Chappell was introduced as the new President of the Yakima Chamber of Commerce. • Council Members acknowledged Bianca Vazquez - Toness for her articles on city activities and wished her well in her new endeavors as she leaves the Yakima Herald- Republic. A. Proclamations • Martin Luther King, Jr. Mayor George read a proclamation declaring January 17 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and January 17 through the 23 as Martin Luther King Jr. Week. This year's theme is "Keepers of the Dream ". Henry Beauchamp and Steve Mitchell of OIC accepted the proclamation. B. Appointments to Boards and Commissions (if any) None C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request (if any) None D. Introduction of Wesley, the Fire Department accelerant detecting canine, and his handler, Lt. Jennifer Norton Lt. Norton spoke about the benefits of having this dog, and Wesley gave a demonstration of his training. 2 JANUARY 4, 2005 4. Consent Agenda Mayor George referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Item No. 12 was removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. SIMS MOVED AND PLACE 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.) 5. Audience Participation Jim Evans, 4405 Summitview, addressed the Council concerning the poor condition of the streets and asked for a copy of the City's street plan. Council Member Place advised that the Streets Division is doing an evaluation on what streets need work. Council Member McClure gave an example of how state and federal law works which excludes funding for street maintenance, and pointed out that maintenance is a problem that we are grappling with; and Council Member Sims advised that this Council is dedicated to leveraging street money to its fullest extent. Mike Murphy, 4411 Snowmountain Road, agreed with Mr. Evans and commented on an article reporting the Governor's sanction against a city that was out of compliance with the Growth Management Act. Sandy Massong - Lloyd, 5501 West Arlington, reported a dog problem on Arlington (Congdon Orchard's property) and questioned the legality of the barbwire fence that was put in that does not contain the dog. Doug Maples, Code Administration and Planning Manager, responded that no permit is required for a four foot fence, which this fence is. Joe Caruso advised Council about Animal Control's response to the dog complaints. Because of the aggressive behavior, the owner will have to keep the dog tied up and secured. If any more complaints are received, the owner will receive a violation notification. PUBLIC HEARING 6. Closed Record Public Hearing to consider whether to approve by resolution a request from the Washington State Department of Transportation for a public agency exception to certain setback and buffer requirements under the Yakima Critical Areas Ordinance for the SR 24 Bridge Project Jay Manning of Brown, Revis, and Manning, addressed Council on the SR 24 project for a new bridge. Following the Environmental Impact Statement is the permitting stage. There are a number of permits required such as shoreline, critical area, etc. SR 24 will go where there are two critical areas requiring set back. A bridge that goes across a body of water can't meet those setbacks. Built into the Critical Areas 2 3 JANUARY 4, 2005 Ordinance is a provision for public projects, e.g. bridges, roads, sewer lines, water lines, etc.; if they meet four criteria they are approved. This project meets the four criteria. This project went before the Hearing Examiner December 22, 2004 and he has recommended approval of this public project exception. • Mayor George opened the hearing No one came forward to speak. • Mayor George closed the hearing SIMS MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Gary Beeman, Department of Transportation Regional Environmental Manager, pointed out that the timeframe is critical. Jeff Peters, Assistant Planner advised that the permits would be in their hands tomorrow. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; PLACE MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -01, A RESOLUTION approving a public agency and utility exception to certain setback and buffer requirements under the Yakima Critical Areas Ordinance (YMC Chapter 15.27) for any critical areas development permit that is issued by the City of Yakima to the Washington State Department of Transportation for the current SR 24 Bridger Project over the Yakima River. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 7. Review of council committee assignments on boards and commissions Council Member Bonlender advised that he and Council Member Whitman were switching positions on the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments; Whitman would be the member with Bonlender the alternate. Council Member Whitman will be the representative on all three Sister City Committees with the Mayor as the alternate. Council Member McClure suggested adding a committee in response to the invitation from the City of Union Gap to form a committee to look at common needs and approaches to problems. Council Members Edler, Place and McClure expressed interest in it. This committee would be in addition to the City /County Intergovernmental Committee. Mayor George commented that the City /County Intergovernmental Committee should be fired back up. Commissioner Leita has extended an invitation to meet. It was the consensus of the Council to make the above changes and to review the Council and Legislative priorities at the Council Retreat scheduled for January 15 Various ad hoc committees will also be reviewed at that time. 3 JANUARY 4, 2005 Council Member Sims spoke about the Housing Authority Board and problems with them meeting their objective financially. There is money accumulating at the County for the purpose of assisting in the Housing Authority issue. He requested that the City Manager explore the possibility of the City of Yakima doing the accounting for the fund that is being maintained at the County for Housing Authority issues. The City Council Retreat was discussed with the City Manager advising that Randy Beehler will look at strategic directions and see if they still look appropriate. Also to be discussed will be working relationships between Council and staff, the idea of a community survey, updating goals for next year, and the issue of regionalizing services. The retreat will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday January 15 at the Harmon Center. *8. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of Memorandum of Understanding with the Tri- County Water Resource Agency for 4 th extension of Intergovernmental agreement to provide watershed planning for the Yakima River Basin RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -02, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Memorandum of Agreement extending the Interlocal Agreement for the Tri- County Water Resource Agency through December 31, 2005. *9. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with the Yakima Basin Storage Alliance for services relating to the Black Rock Reservoir project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -03, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an "Agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima Basin Storage Alliance" concerning services to advance the Black Rock Reservoir Project. *10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with West Valley Fire District #12 to provide fire investigation services to the District RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -04, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima County Fire Protection District #12 for the provision of fire investigation services by dedicated commissioned fire investigators. *11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for provision of jail detention services in 2005 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -05, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Corrections /Detention Agreement with Yakima County for the provision of jail detention services during 2005. 4 JANUARY 4, 2005 12. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with People for People for the lease of two city buses Lance Durbin, Operations Manager for People for People, said this is a great example of working together, coordinating services and resources, to fill a need. They have been operating a community connector route for a few years and the vehicles they are using have reached capacity. These new buses will allow us to continue, and expand, that service into the Lower Valley, connecting up with Prosser where they can connect with Ben Franklin Transit into the Tri- Cities. It's a fare free service open to the public. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only McCLURE MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -06, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and People for People for the lease of two city buses. *13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of easement for Pacific Power & Light to install power poles within the public rights —of -way relating to the new. SR 24 bridge project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -07, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an easement in favor of Pacific Power. *14. Consideration of Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant/loan application to the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification (SIED) fund for Cub Crafters project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -08, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit grant and loan application with Yakima County for funding from the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Fund for infrastructure improvements necessary for the Cub Crafters Airplane Manufacturing project. *15. Consideration of Joint Resolution with Yakima County accepting the 2004 Budget Amendment No. 1 and adopting the 2005 budget for the Yakima Air Terminal RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -09, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY approving the Yakima Air Terminal — McAllister Field 2004 Budget Amendment No. 1 and approving the Yakima Air Terminal 2005 budget. 5 6 JANUARY 4, 2005 *16. Set date of closed record public hearing for January 18, 2005 to consider the Marvin Gardens Preliminary Plat located in the vicinity of 3000 — 3100 block of Hathaway Avenue January 18, 2005 was set as the date of closed record public hearing to consider the Marvin Gardens Preliminary Plat located in the vicinity of 3000 — 3100 block of Hathaway Avenue. ORDINANCE *17. Consideration of Ordinance accepting the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to vacate a portion of W. Quince Street lying easterly on N. 6th Avenue and westerly of N. 5 Avenue ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -01, AN ORDINANCE relating to right -of -way vacation; vacating City of Yakima right -of -way on West Quince Street between North Fifth Avenue and North Sixth Avenue within the City of Yakima, Washington. 18. Other Business It was the consensus of Council to add Council Member Edler's request for a budget process debriefing to the agenda for the January 15 retreat. Also added to the agenda was a discussion on meeting times. Council discussed a letter from Ricardo Prado concerning the conditions of the houses at 813 and 815 South 9 Street. Doug Maples, Code Administration and Planning Manager, circulated photos of the houses showing one house marked by graffiti. He reported that the graffiti will be taken care of when the weather permits, but beyond that, the houses meet City codes. The owner of the house at 813 died and willed it to his children. They getting it ready to sell. Council also discussed the staff report concerning a possible solution to the flooding issue at the Broer's property at 20 and Logan. It will require an inter -fund loan until the stormwater utility has resources to fund the project. • Information Items Items provided for information were: Agenda for the January 5, 2005 Community Review Board meeting; Agenda for the January 6, 2005 Yakima Downtown Association meeting and minutes of its November 4, and December 2, 2004 meetings; Agenda for the January 7, 2005 Hearing Examiner meeting; 12/22/04 Memo from Yakima County Public Outreach Planner re: Critical Areas Ordinance & Shoreline Master Program update public hearing; Flyer on January 12, 2005 presentation by former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton on The 6 • 7 • JANUARY 4, 2005 9/11 Report and its Implications for the Tri- Cities Area; 12/13/04 Memorandum from Sgt. B. George re: profits from sale of unclaimed property; Planning Division Assignments Pending as of January 4, 2005; Washington Labor Market Quarterly Review, July- September 2004; Article from December 29, 2004 Seattle P1, "Snohomish County sanctioned by Locke in growth - management dispute "; and Article from December 29, 2004 Seattle Times, "Critical -areas ordinances challenged ". 1 9. Adjournment PLACE MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO 6:30 P.M. FOR DINNER WITH THE AREA LEGISLATORS, THEN TO JANUARY 11, 2005 AT 5 :30 P.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION ON THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN, PROGRAM, AND SYSTEM, THEN TO JANUARY 15, 2005 AT 8 :30 A.M. FOR COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP AT THE HARMON CENTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vo e. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY �� /i 3- �- O L MEMBER DATE „e 5 e ,6,&,47,-,i, 3 - ---?-2 — ULS COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: n c K ai„, ,, _ , ,,s / aa r Ar • CITY CLERK PAUL P. GEORGE, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 7