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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/2011 Business Meeting 494 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MAY 17, 2011 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YAKIMA CITY HALL 5:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Roll Call Present: Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover Absent: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Excused 2. Executive Session • To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment Executive session adjourned at 5:15 p.m. 6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Present: Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover Staff: Acting City Manager Morales, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster Absent: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Excused 3. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown shared the impacts of flooding on the water distribution system and discussed possible damages and repairs. He stated that customers in Gleed now have water, but very low pressure. Other affected areas are able to obtain water through various means. He speculated the problem could have occurred because a lost air vac valve on the main was damaged or the main water pipe under the river had been washed out. Citizens are asked not to use domestic water for irrigation during this time. Wastewater Manager Scott Schafer indicated there are no damages at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The river topped some areas of the levy and flooded the former spray field, but crews took steps to fortify the area around the south lagoon. A. Proclamations 1. Canyon for a Day Crime Stoppers Fund Raiser Council Member Ensey read a proclamation declaring May 22, 2011 as Canyon for a Day Bike Ride. Dave Purcell accepted the proclamation. 495 May 17, 2011 2. Public Works Week Mayor Cawley read a proclamation declaring May 15 -21, 2011 as Public Works Week. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, acknowledged the staff in the Public Works Department. A short video was shown entitled "A Day without Public Works." B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions • Recognition of retiring Deputy Fire Marshall Ron Melcher Acting City Manager Michael Morales and Interim Fire Chief Dave Willson spoke highly of Ron Melcher's 34 1 /2 years of service with the City. He was presented a City of Yakima retirement watch and a certificate of service award. Mr. Melcher expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve Yakima. C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests —none D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees Council Member Adkison reported the Council Nominating Committee's recommendations for appointments to fill vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions. Additionally, she referred to the. Committee's recommendation that the Council hold a meet - and -greet for Boards, Committees & Commission members as well as interested parties. 1. Arts Commission – appoint Gail Wright and Dennis Hogenson 2. Community Review Board – remove Martin Chacon due to lack of attendance and appoint Richard Marcley and Mei -Lynne Statler 3. Parks and Recreation Commission – designate Senator Alex Deccio as an honorary member and appoint Jo Miles 4. Airport Board – appoint Dave Miller (Council Member Edler questioned this appointment.) 5. Other Business ENSEY MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO APPOINT ALL THE RECOMMEDNATIONS TO THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AS LISTED. The motion carried 5 -1 with Edler voting no; Coffey absent. Additionally, Council • directed staff to set up a meet - and -greet reception with members of the boards, commissions and committees and potential candidates to fill vacancies. 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. Item number 7 was added to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. ENSEY MOVED AND LOVER 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 – None 2 496 May 17, 2011 *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes 1. Public Safety Committee — April 20, 2011 2. Transit - Transportation Committee — April 21, 2011 3. Budget Committee — April 27, 2011 4. Economic Development Committee — May 4, 2011 5. Boards and Commissions Nominating Committee — May 10, 2011 Council Committee meeting minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation Yakima firefighter Jeremy Rodriguez expressed his gratitude for the community's support and attendance at their first annual firefighter's fair. It was a great success with over 500 people attending and they raised over $400 for Childrens' Wishes and Dreams. Mike Hunnel, 1502 S. 18 Avenue, discussed his concerns regarding new curb cuts and other ADA issues. Julie Schilling spoke on behalf of residents of Chesterley Meadows regarding access from the facility to Chesterley Park. She asked the City to find a way for residents with wheelchairs and walkers to access the park. Council directed staff to review this situation and report back to Council. 7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Public hearing regarding the intent to modify the Yakima County Tourist Promotion Area Ordinance City Attorney Cutter explained this modification is a result of actions over the last year with Union Gap and Selah withdrawing from the Tourist Promotion Area (TPA). They previously submitted their written request to withdraw, which has a one year waiting period; that deadline is approaching. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing. Penny Baker, 1701 E. Yakima Ave, Oxford Suites General Manager and President of Yakima Valley Lodging Association, asserted the importance of supporting this modification, especially since the Washington State Tourism office is closing and will be implementing a $2 flat fee. She urged Council to approve the modification to help fund the TPA and keep Yakima in the tourism competition. Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. Council Member Lover questioned why "Yakima County" was in the title. John Cooper, President and CEO of the Visitor and Convention Bureau, stated when the TPA was originally established, it was an interlocal agreement with the County, Selah and Union Gap. The County is still involved although there are no eligible properties in the county contributing to the fund. However, should a property be built in the unincorporated area, they would be eligible to join. 3 497 May 17, 2011 The City Clerk read the ordinance by title; ENSEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Coffey absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -21, AN ORDINANCE relating to the Yakima Tourism Promotion Area for the City of Yakima and revising the Tourism Promotion Area ordinance to reflect the decision of the city of Union Gap and the city of Selah to terminate their participation in the Tourism Promotion Area and to make the necessary adjustments in membership and assessment provisions relevant to said termination; and amending sections 5.99.010, .020, .030, .040, .060, and .070 of Chapter 5.99 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code entitled "Tourism Promotion Area ". CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *7. Consideration of staffing changes in Human Resources and City Clerk Divisions County for the Strcctccapc Project Postponed to a future Council meeting *9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with PLSA Engineering and Surveying to provide services for the City's sanitary sewer and storm water collection systems RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -70, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with PLSA Engineering and Surveying in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to provide Engineering Services for decommissioning designated sanitary sewer Lift Stations and to provide Surveying Services for sanitary sewer and storm collection system improvements for the Wastewater Division. *10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with PLSA Engineering and Surveying for structural design services to replace a storm drain pipe in the vicinity of Tieton Drive and 28 Avenue RESOLUTION NO. R -2011, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with PLSA Engineering and Surveying for the structural design and recommended construction method for replacing a 96- inch diameter corrugated metal pipe. *11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the State of Texas through the Department of Information Resource RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -72, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the State of Texas, acting by and through the Department of Information Resource *12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Spokane 4 498 May 17, 2011 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -73, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Spokane *13. Consideration of a Resolution expressing the intent to disestablish the 2008 Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District ( DYBID) and setting the date of public hearing for June 7, 2011 to consider said disestablishment RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -74, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima expressing the intent of the Council to disestablish the previously established 2008 Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (hereinafter DYBID) formed to allow the collection of special assessments from Yakima downtown business owners and operators for the specific purposes set forth in said previously established DYBID; and setting the date, time, and place for a public hearing for consideration of said disestablishment June 7, 2011 was set as the date of public hearing to consider disestablishing the previously established 2008 Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (hereinafter DYBID) formed to allow the collection of special assessments from Yakima downtown business owners and operators for the specific purposes set forth in said previously established DYBID *14. Set date of public hearings for June 7 and June 21, 2011 to consider adopting the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2012 to 2017, and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -7A RESOLUTION setting the times and place for hearings on June 7, 2011 and June 21, 2011 in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to review and adopt the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2012 to 2017 June 7 and June 21, 2011 were set as the dates of public hearings to consider adopting the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2012 to 2017, and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan ORDINANCES *15. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the municipal code related to firearms, knives and dangerous weapons to conform to state law ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -22, AN ORDINANCE an ordinance relating to firearms, knives and dangerous weapons; repealing Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 6.44, Firearms and Weapons; adding Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 6.44, Firearms, Knives and Dangerous Weapons, and adopting statutes from Revised Code of Washington Chapter 9.41 16. Other Business *1. Set date of public meeting for June 7, 2011 to consider final plat approval for Phase 2 of the Plat of Washington Heights 5 499 May 17, 2011 2. Update on City Manager search Mayor Cawley advised that Mr. Baenzinger has received 23 applications after one week of advertising. He will continue advertising through the end of this week to hopefully obtain more applications and then reduce those to approximately ten candidates. Council Member Ettl asked Council for approval for legal counsel and staff to draw up a resolution on the subject of E- verify once again. He indicated he is revisiting this subject because the House of Representatives is expected to pass a mandatory e- verify measure this year. ETTL MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED THAT YAKIMA CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION FOR E- VERIFICATION OF FUTURE EMPLOYEES AND FOR CONTRACTS AT A MINIMUM OF $2,500 FOR GENERAL SERVICES AND $5,000 FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS - -OFF THE SHELF ITEMS ARE EXEMPT AND THE ONUS WILL BE ON THE CONTRACTORS. Council directed staff to prepare a resolution for consideration at the next business meeting. Mr. Morales stated this is not a matter of whether or not e- verify will work _ from the staff perspective, but whether it is done in a manner that is consistent with our procurement standards. There should be a minimum of $25,000 as this is our bid limit on formal quotes and staff is not required to obtain quotes under $7,500. Council Member Ettl said if contractors want to do business with the City, they will need to confirm they are using e- verify. The motion carried 4 -2 with Edler and Adkison voting no; Coffey absent. Council Member Lover asked the Council to discontinue, rescind or repeal R -2003- 83, which acknowledges the Matricula Consular card, or Mexican Consulate identification card, as a form of identification. He stated agencies have found this card is susceptible to fraud. He will be providing more information with his proposal and asked that it be added to the agenda for the June 7 business meeting with the e- verify issue. Council Member Edler contributed the following: • The Trans - Action Board is implementing a change. Since their private funding is being eliminated, they are starting a 501 C and there will be a $1,000 fee for the City to continue participating. • He encouraged businesses to support the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID) again stating that opposition would be devastating for our downtown renewal. • He asked the Council if they were interested in keeping the Bears professional baseball team in Yakima, since their leaving will have a significant impact on the community. Discussion followed on creating a Public Facilities District (PFD) as a mechanism to build a new stadium for the Bears. Mayor Cawley emphasized that when the City agreed to the $75,000 study, the package the Bear's brought forward was not feasible in Yakima. He questioned what incentive there is now for them to commit to us since they have chosen to work with Vancouver. 6 500 May 17, 2011 Council Member Adkison mentioned the recent meeting with the Bears where they agreed to organize a meeting with representatives from Yakima, Union Gap and Selah to discuss options. Mr. Morales indicated there are a couple of options: 1) a motion to place a PFD on the ballot for voters to approve a tax increase to construct a new stadium and request Selah and Union Gap to do the same; or 2) a motion from Council to direct staff to bring councilmanic financing options that could pay for construction of a new stadium. EDLER MOVED AND ETTL SECONDED THAT WE VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE TO BE ONE OF THE THREE ENTITIES REQUIRED TO PUT A PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BEFORE THE PEOPLE TO SEE A BALLPARK BUILT FOR THE YAKIMA BEARS. Motion carried with a 5 -1 vote. Council Member Ensey voting no; Coffey absent. 17. Adjournment ENSEY MOVED AND ETTL SECONDED TO ADJOURN. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY • 'OUNCIL MEMBER DATE (ir ■ 'COUNCIL MEMBER` D A TE ATTEST: 10. jA■.. lciAr/ '1 4-2 1 CITY CLERK ' MICAH CAWLEY, AYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 7