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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/2011 Business Meeting .15 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YAKIMA CITY HALL 5:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. RoII CaII Present: Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover 2. Executive Session (allow 1 hour) • Pending and prospective litigation • Collective Bargaining • To evaluate complaints against a public officer or employee Executive Session adjourned at 5:59 p.m. 6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING 1. RoII 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. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions • Flag Presentation by Veterans of Forcign Wars Honor Guard — Postponed • Recognition of retiring Deputy City Clerk Linda Watkins City Manager Zais and City Clerk Kloster recognized Linda's 14 years of service with the City. She received two service awards and a retirement watch. • Recognition of retiring Fire Training Captain Bob Burton Interim Fire Chief Willson recognized Capt. Burton's 27 years of service to the City and City Manager Zais presented him with a retirement watch. • Recognition of retiring Police Officers Preston Brown, Perry Skipton and Mike Blankenbaker Interim Police Chief Copeland recognized the three officers individually for their service to the City: Perry Skipton — 32 years; Mike Blankenbaker — 31 years; and Preston Brown — 21 years. City Manager Zais presented each officer with a retirement watch. 16 JUNE 21,2011 C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests • Response to Chesterley Meadows residents regarding parking lot access to Chesterley Park Public Works Director Waarvick referenced the letter in the Council packet that was sent to the Administrator of Chesterley Meadows Assisted Living Community outlining the required conditions to provide access from the facility to Chesterley Park. Mr. Waarvick also advised the fence installed on the pathway from 23 and Lincoln Avenues has been locked. A mechanism for public safety access will be put in shortly. D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees MOVED BY ENSEY SECONDED BY COFFEY TO ACCEPT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Arts Commission: reappointed Andrew Granitto; Laurie Kanyer; Noel Moxley and Elizabeth Miller Board of Appeals: appointed John Crawford City Planning Commission: appointed Scott Clark Community Review Board: reappointed Phyllis Musgrove and Ben Shoval. Historic Preservation Commission: reappointed Byron Gumz; Nancy Kenmotsu; Jennifer Wilde - McMurtrie Parking Commission: appointed Roger Wilson Parks and Recreation Commission: reappointed Sam Karr and Paul Williams Public Facilities District: reappointed Brian Johnson Southeast Community Center: reappointed Aaron Case and Reverend Trimble Parks and Recreation (youth positions): appointed Tim Pettingill and Alec Regimbal 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 14 was added to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. COFFEY MOVED AND ENSEY 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 • Council Retreat — March 22, 2011 • Special Meeting — April 5, 2011 • Business Meetings — April 5 and April 19, 2011 • Study Session — June 14, 2011 2 17 JUNE 21, 2011 The minutes of the Council Retreat dated March 22; Special Meeting dated April 5; Business Meetings dated April 5 and April 19; and Study Session dated June 14, 2011, 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 • Neighborhood Development Committee — June 1, 2011 The Council Committee Meeting minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation Tony Courcy asked for: (1) the traffic counts on North 16 Avenue; (2) when the crosswalk with in- ground lights would be installed by St. Joseph's school at 4 Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard; and (3) when can he put his merchandise back in front of his business. He was advised that his third request was going through the Community Review Board process, and therefore it would be inappropriate for Council to respond at this time. Ralph Call, 2608 W. Chestnut asked if members of the Barge- Chestnut Neighborhood Association could be involved in the meeting with the Council subcommittee meeting on June 28 to review the historic preservation ordinance (11.62.045). Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9 Street asked Council to designate a truck route through downtown Yakima and prohibit large trucks from using 9 Street. 7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Closed Record Public Hearing and consideration of an Ordinance approving a rezone of property at 702 West Walnut Street and 202 South 7 Avenue Assistant Planner Chris Wilson introduced the information on the requested rezone. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and with no one coming forward closed it. The City Clerk read the resolution by title; EDLER MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -25, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, without conditions, two parcels of property located at 702 -708 West Walnut St. and 202 South 7th Avenue, Yakima, Washington from Historical Business (HB) to Multi- family Residential (R -3) as more fully described herein; and approving, without conditions, the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the City of Yakima regarding the same; Lars and Amber Hanson being identified as the applicant herein. 3 18 JUNE 21, 2011 7. Public Hearing to consider adding the Maple Street incinerator to the Yakima Register of Historic Places Associate Planner Vaughn McBride provided background on the history of the incinerator and the details of the nomination to add it to the Yakima Register of Historic Places. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing. Maud Scott, Lynne Kittelson and Nancy Kenmotsu provided additional information on the history of the incinerator and encouraged Council to support the nomination. Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. COFFEY MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE PROPER DOCUMENTS AND ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE NOMINATION TO THE YAKIMA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 8. Public Hearing and consideration of a Resolution declaring a portion of West Valley Community Park surplus in anticipation of an intergovernmental land transfer agreement with West Valley School District Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson provided details on the anticipated land transfer and the process that would follow the public hearing for disposition of the property. Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing with no one coming forward to speak. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; EDLER MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The resolution carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -92, A RESOLUTION declaring a one -acre parcel within West Valley Community Park surplus to the uses and needs of the City of Yakima, in anticipation of proposed conveyance to West Valley School District pursuant to an intergovernmental land transfer agreement for development of concession, restroom and storage facilities, and authorizing the City Manager to undertake all appropriate reviews of such proposed action. 9. Public Hearing and consideration of a Resolution ratifying law enforcement grant application with the Department of Justice and corresponding interlocal agreement with Yakima County City Manager Zais advised that the County will share a portion of this grant if awarded. Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing with no one coming forward to speak. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; EDLER MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -93, A RESOLUTION ratifying an application for a grant in the total amount of $69,414 from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and designating and authorizing the City Manager to act as the official representative of the City of Yakima and to take such additional steps, including but not limited to execution of all documents and contracts necessary to complete said grant transaction. 4 19 JUNE 21,2011 • 10. Second Public Hearing to consider: A. Adopting of the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2012 -2017 and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; and Chief Engineer Brett Sheffield explained the requirements of the program and advised this plan must be updated annually to be eligible for federal funds. He listed two projects that have been added and two that have been removed. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing. Lynne Kittelson voiced her concerns about several projects on the list. Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the resolutions by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -94, A RESOLUTION adopting the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2012 through 2017 for the construction of streets and arterials streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. B. Amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element EDLER MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion on A and B carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -95, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2012 through 2017. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 11. Consideration of a Resolution designating Michael Morales as the Interim City Manager, effective at the conclusion of the July 5, 2011 Council business meeting; and administration of Oath of Office for Interim City Manager City Manager Zais commended Mr. Morales on his recent job performance as Acting City Manager and Assistant City Manager, and recommended the designation of Mr. Morales as the Interim City Manager until a permanent city manager is appointed. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; EDLER MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Michael Morales for the position of Interim City Manager. Mr. Morales introduced his family who were in attendance. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -96, A RESOLUTION relating to administration; designating Michael Morales as the Interim City Manager effective immediately upon the conclusion of the July 5, 2011 City Council meeting, said appointment to continue until either a permanent City Manager is appointed by the City Council or further action terminating this appointment is taken by the Council, whichever first occurs. 5 20 JUNE 21,2011 12. Report from the Council Budget Committee regarding recommendations for the development of the 2012 General Government budget City Manager Zais spoke on behalf of the Budget Committee highlighting their major recommendations for development of the 2012 General Government budget. ENSEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 13. Consideration of a Resolution stating the City of Yakima's support of a County -wide ballot proposition for funding a ten -year Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Interim Fire Chief Willson explained the resolution requests the Council to endorse the upcoming EMS Levy. Candace Hamilton, EMS Director of Yakima County, summarized the purpose of the levy funds and advised the rate and term would remain the same as the previous levy. Bruce Smith informed the Council that firefighter Randy Rashko and he would be running the campaign for the levy. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; LOVER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -97, A RESOLUTION stating the City of Yakima's support of a County -Wide ballot proposition for funding a ten year Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Pursuant to RCW 84.52.069. *14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Yakima County Commissioners to place the Emergency Medical Services Levy on the ballot for re- approval for 10 years RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -98, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Yakima County Comrnissioners to place the Emergency Medical Services ( "EMS ") Levy on the ballot, at the current rate of $.25 per one - thousand dollars of the assessed value of property, before December 31, 2012, for the citizens of Yakima County to vote on the continuation of this EMS Levy for a ten year period. *15. Consideration of a Joint City /County Resolution ratifying an application for Federal Assistance and Standard DOT Title VI Assurances and authorizing execution of a Grant Agreement for the Airport Master Plan project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -99, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY ratifying an application for Federal Assistance and Standard DOT Title VI Assurances, and authorizing the execution and acceptance of a Grant Agreement for Federal Assistance and Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney between the Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Yakima, Washington, and the County of Yakima, Washington *16. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Huibregtse Louman Associates, Inc for engineering services to develop the Hines Addition Streets and Utilities. 6 21 JUNE 21, 2011 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -100, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Huibregtse Louman Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $58,000, for engineering services required to develop the Hines Addition Streets and Utilities. This resolution also authorizes the City Manager to execute other contracts and agreements required for this project. *17. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of the first extension of agreement with Central Washington Range Conservancy for use of the shooting range for weapons training RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -101, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute the First Extension of Agreement Between the City of Yakima and 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. *18. Consideration or a Resolution accepting the 2010 and First Quarter 2011 Claims Reports RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -102, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the year 2010 and 1st Quarter 2011 Claims Reports for the City of Yakima. *19. Consideration of final contract payment for General 308 Irrigation System Phase 4, Stage 1 Improvements (Standard Motion V -B — Accept the project and approve the final payment) The report from the City Engineer, dated May 19, 2011, with respect to the completion of the work on the General 308 Irrigation System Phase 4 /Stage 1 Improvements, performed by KRCI, LLC was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *20. Consideration of final contract payment for West Coast Construction Co. Inc. — Yakima DFI — Phase 4 project (Standard Motion V -B — Accept the project and approve the final payment) • The report from the City Engineer, dated June 13, 2011, with respect to the completion of the work on the 'A' Street — 3 Street to 6 Street Yakima DFI Phase 4 project, performed by West Coast Construction, Inc. was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *21. Consideration of a Resolution initiating right -of -way vacation proceedings and setting the date of a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner for July 14, 2011 RESOLUTION NO. R -2011 -103, A RESOLUTION fixing July 14, 2011 as the date for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. This hearing concerns a petition to vacate that portion of Poplar Street lying East of the East right -of -way of North Third Avenue and West of the West right -of -way of North First Avenue. *22. Set date of public hearing for July 19, 2011 to amend the City of Yakima 2011 Annual Action Plan regarding the Section 108 Loan process 7 22 JUNE 21, 2011 July 19, 2011 was set as the date of public hearing to amend the City of Yakima 2011 Annual Action Plan regarding the Section 108 Loan process. ORDINANCES *23. Consideration of an Ordinance disestablishing the 2008 Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID) on September 8, 2011 and terminating • special assessments collected for uses and projects within the DYBID ORDINANCE NO 2011 -26, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, relating to parking and business improvement areas; disestablishing the 2008 Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District on September 8, 2011; and terminating special assessments heretofore collected for certain uses and projects within said Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District as provided therein. *24. Consideration of an Ordinance making an administrative adjustment to the Classification and Compensation Plan for the Communication and Technology Division in accordance with the Civil Service Commission and amending subsections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -27, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plat for City employees to be effective July 24, 2011; amending Subsections 2.20.100A, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A and 2.20.110B all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code *25. First reading of an Ordinance amending the 2011 Budget and making appropriations in the 477 - Domestic Water Improvement fund to repair a broken water main (second reading scheduled July 5, 2011) An Ordinance amending the 2011 budget and appropriating funds to repair a broken water main, was read by title only, and laid on the table until July 5, 2011 for a second reading. 26. Other Business • Update on City Manager search process Assistant City Manager Morales gave an update on the search firm's progress and the anticipated timetable for reviewing candidate profiles and scheduling interviews. Mr. Baenziger will be here Monday, June 27 and there are set times to meet with Council members individually. Following the meeting on Monday, there is a week to review the profiles and come back at executive session on July 5 to discuss, review, and select a smaller number of candidates to invite to Yakima for interviews. The candidates will come to town the week of July 12 and there will be a series of interviews including: Council, department directors and a community review panel. There will be a meet/greet reception with the candidates, council, staff and the public. Ideally the appointment will be announced on Tuesday, August 2. • 8 23 JUNE 21, 2011 City Manager Zais reported that Assistant Mayor Coffey, Council Member Adkison, Assistant City Manager Morales and he will be attending the AWC Conference Wednesday and Thursday in Spokane. CAWLEY MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO IDENTIFY COFFEY, ADKISON AND ZAIS AS VOTING MEMBERS. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Cawley advised he had received a letter from Sunrise Outreach requesting six parking stalls during the week in the City -owned parking lot behind the Vineyard church. Mr. Morales said this lot is currently over subscribed for City employees. Mayor Cawley will respond to the request with that information. 27. Adjournment ENSEY MOVED AND ETTL SECONDED TO ADJOURN. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY d. 0, -- J-/X% -" COUNCIL MEMBER, D TE., OU NCIL MEMBr/ D A : E ATTEST: ; 11 4 , 6 , 41 7‘._- at., ' 1 42L' CITY CLERK MICAH CAWLEY, AYOR Minutes prepared by Sonya Claar -Tee. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • 9