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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 1 71
For Meeting of: June 19, 2012
ITEM TITLE: Council General Information
SUBMITTED BY:
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE:
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
1. 6/14/12 Weekly Issues Report
2. 6/14/12 Memo from Interim City Manager Morales re Federal Funding Obligation
3. 6/13/12 Article "Bloomberg Charity Offers $9 Million for Best New Governing Ideas,"
Bloomberg.com
4. 6/14/12 Memo from Interim City Manager Morales re Building Inspectors /Fire Inspections
5. 6/1/12 Letter from Lewis and Clark Middle School re soccer fields
6. City Meeting Schedule for week of June 18 through 25, 2012
7. Preliminary Future Activities Calendar as of June 18, 2012
8 Preliminary Council Agenda
9. Yakima Firefighters Fair flyer
Resolution Ordinance Other
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Contract: Mail to:
Contract Term: Amount: Expiration Date:
Insurance Required? No
Funding
Source: Phone:
APPROVED FOR %�/
SUBMITTAL: „1 " f City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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E 6 -19 info packet
MEMORANDUM
June 14, 2012
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael Morales, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Weekly Issues Report
• JUNE 19 COUNCIL MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Council
meeting on June 19 was moved to 2:00 p.m. due to the AWC Conference. There
will be an executive session at 1:30 p.m.
• MLK FUNDING UPDATE: Attached is a memo that was submitted to the Yakima
Valley MPO /RTPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) in relation to unobligated
federal funding in this region and the state. The TAC unanimously voted to fund
$5.5 million for the Martin Luther King underpass project in addition to two County
projects, a project in Grandview, plus a number of design and right -of -way projects
including North 1 Street and South 64 Avenue. With approval by YVCOG
Executive Committee on Monday, and the Council's adoption of amendments to the
six -year TIP on Tuesday (item 8 under public hearings), the City will have funding to
begin construction of the Martin Luther King underpass later this year. I will explain
the entire scenario in greater detail on Tuesday.
• ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES CONFERENCE: I will be attending the
Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference in Vancouver, WA with Council
member Adkison June 19 -22, 2012. City Attorney Jeff Cutter will be Acting City
Manager during my absence.
• MAYORS CHALLENGE: New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is offering $9 million
in prizes to U.S. Cities through his charitable foundation in a competition for ideas
that local governments can use to solve problems. The Mayors Challenge creates
an opportunity for mayors to champion their boldest ideas and to have them take
root locally and perhaps spread nationally. I provided some additional information in
your packet. Please refer to the `Bloomberg Charity Offers $9 Million for Best New
Governing Ideas' article.
• WASTEWATER ACTIVITIES: Wastewater will have a large number of people
working in the area of Englewood /Conestoga near our Carriage Hill lift station. It
may appear like they are not doing much; however, we are evaluating the size and
condition of the first 100 feet of the force main of the Carriage Hill line. They will
also be entering into the manhole which requires at least 3 people plus traffic
control.
• STREETS /TRAFFIC PROJECTS: Signal crews will be working on preventive
maintenance at signalized intersections between 1 and 16 Avenues from
Washington to Fruitvale Striping crews will repaint lane lines on Yakima
Avenue /Summitview Avenue from the freeway to 16 Avenue and the full length of
16 Avenue and 40 Avenue. The crew will also be painting crosswalks on Walnut
Avenue from 6 Street to 5 Avenue and other markings in the 5 Avenue /3
Avenue corridor Street crews will finish crack sealing in the area west of 64
Avenue and south of Nob Hill Boulevard. They will then move to the area between
1st Street and 5 Avenue, north of Lincoln Avenue. They will also complete patching
work related to the removal of railroad tracks on H Street. Sweeper crews will be
working on a citywide schedule. Crews will also be installing cameras at 56 and
Summitview Avenue since the in- pavement detectors are failing.
• WATER ACTIVITIES: Water Distribution Crews will begin replacing and installing
fire hydrants and services on Tieton Drive west of 40th Avenue as part of the
Eisenhower School renovation. Water Distribution division crews will also be
installing a new bulk water fill station at the Gardner Park well site. This will be the
second fill station installed in the city of Yakima and will be used by city staff to fill
water trucks, sweepers and vactors and eventually will be available for outside
contractors to use At the Naches River Water Treatment Plant some metal walls
have become rusted and oxidized over the last 43 years. Rather than hire a
contractor the water treatment plant and the irrigation crew removed the metal walls
and replaced them with a broken face block wall.
• FIREFIGHTERS FAIR: On Saturday, June 16 from 11:00 a m. — 2.00 p.m. Yakima
firefighters will be offering a Firefighters Fair at Station 95. You can meet the
firefighters, sit in the new ladder truck, witness the jaws of life, see the tech rescue
team in action, and experience a live car fire There will be food and beverages and
plenty of activities for the kids.
• PERSONAL LEAVE: I will be taking Friday, June 15 off. I will have my blackberry
in case you need to contact me
Memorandum
June 14, 2012
To: Yakima Valley MPO /RTPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
From: Michael A. Morales, Interim City Manager
Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer
Subject: Federal Funding Obligation
Page Scott's memo of June 4, 2012 regarding the.. status of the federal funding
obligations of the local agencies, and subsequent discussions with Roger Arms and
other offices, have raised a concern about future YVCOG STP allocations. As a region,
it would be quite harmful to experience a significant reduction in STP as a result of our
ability to obligate funds this year.
Due to the status of the Railroad Grade Separation project, the City of Yakima is in a
unique position to mitigate this issue, and obligate a large portion of the unobligated
YVCOG STP funds.
Since Yakima began the Lincoln Avenue -MLK Boulevard Grade Separation Project 12
years ago, we have completed $28M of work, resulting in the completion of the Lincoln
Avenue Underpass, relocation of utilities and improvements to North Front Street, and
complete design of the MLK Underpass. We have $10 million in hand to complete MLK,
but are short $5.5M to bid the project for construction. Unfortunately, we have been
advised by the TIB and FMSIB that, unless we meet our funding gap by this fall, they
will reallocate $5 million of their funds from Yakima to other projects around the state
that are ready to construct.
Since the NEPA documentation (8/17/06) and the right of way acquisition (8/26/09)
were completed for all phases of the project, the only obstacles to obligating additional
funds is to amend the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and finish
the design that is 95% complete. The public hearing to amend our 2012 _ 2017 Six -
Year Transportation Improvement Plan is scheduled for June 19th, which will allow the
project to be shown as funding secured in the July STIP amendment. We have been
assured by our engineering consultant that the design will be sufficiently complete to
obligate funds, meeting the deadline.
We understand that for the TAC to award this amount of money, it would have to
borrow ahead. If the TAC determines that it is in their best interest to award the $5.5
million to complete the MLK Underpass, the City of Yakima would be in a position to
obligate $6,877,948 of STP funds, prior to September 15, 2012. This amount includes:
• $6,527,948 for MLK Underpass construction,
• $100,000 for right of way acquisition on the 64th Avenue Improvements Project;
• $250,000 for engineering of North 1st Street Corridor Revitalization Project
• $250,000 of Enhancement funds for construction of the Powerhouse /William O.
Douglas Interconnect.
If the TAC elects to not award these additional funds to the MLK Underpass, the City of
Yakima could only obligate $350,000 of STP funds and $250,000 of Enhancement
funds prior to September 15, 2012.
While we realize the status of future STP funding is somewhat unclear, discussions
with WSDOT HQ Highways and Local Programs assume that funding should remain
stable for the next few years.
We understand and appreciate the level of commitment that this would take from
the TAC and, with that in mind, the City of Yakima would forego applying for the
next two calls for STP funded projects.
We greatly appreciate the manner in which the YVCOG TAC works so cooperatively.
We appreciate your consideration of this request.
6/13/2012 2
Bloomberg Charity Offers $9 Million for Best New Governing Ideas - Bloomberg Page 1 of 3
Bioomberg
il3loomberg Charity Offers $9 Million for Best New
Governing Ideas
13 I leer Goldman - Jun 13 2012
ew York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is offering $9 million in prizes to U.S. cities through his
haritable foundation in a competition for ideas that local governments can use to solve problems.
I The contest, which Bloomberg Philanthropies calls the Mayors Challenge, starts today when the
foundation sends invitations to compete to 1,300 mayors of U.S. cities with more than 30,000
esidents. They have until Sept. 14 to enter their submissions, said Jaynes Anderson, director of the
harity's government- innovation program.
he top 20 finalists will visit New York at the philanthropy's expense for a so- called ideas camp,
wo days of mingling with foundation - selected experts to refine proposals on affordable housing,
ealth, money and management. The winner, to be announced next year, will receive $5 million,
la nd four runners -up will each get $1 million. New York City isn't eligible, Anderson said.
`While our cities are unique, many of the challenges we face -- from obesity to pension costs to
p reparing residents for the jobs of tomorrow to just doing more with less -- are very similar,"
Bloomberg said in a statement. "The Mayors Challenge creates an opportunity for mayors to
Champion their boldest ideas and to have them take root locally and perhaps spread nationally."
Future Programs
Other institutions give recognition to past accomplishments in urban policy that have already
Wade an impact, Anderson said. What sets the Bloomberg prize apart is that it encourages future
programs that can transform the way government works, he said.
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The Ford Foundation's Metropolitan Opportunity program has approved 51 grants totaling $31
illion this year, according to the New York -based organization's website. It attempts to connect
ow- income people with affordable housing, jobs and transportation though regional planning and
'renovative land use.
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Bloomberg Charity Offers $9 Million for Best New Governing Ideas - Bloomberg Page 2 of 3
Bloomberg, 70, mayor of the most populous U.S. city and founder and majority owner of
Bloomberg News parent Bloomberg LP, is ranked loth on Forbes IVEa azine's list of the world's
wealthiest billionaires. The magazine estimates that he has a net worth of $22 billion.
In 2011, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $33o million worldwide, according to its website.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked Bloomberg fifth among U.S. charitable donors. The
foundation has established separate core areas to finance programs on health -- including a
worldwide anti- tobacco campaign and an effort to improve road safety in Vietn -- the
environment the arts, education and government.
'Real Policy'
It has committed $24 million to city governments in Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Louisville and
Merle hi s as part of a three -year program "so that they can go out and hire somebody to really
spearhead innovation with the support of the mayor, "Bloomberg says on a video posted on the
philanthropy's website.
"In a baldly political sense, he's collecting chits, "said Douglas Muzzio, professor of urban politics at
l'iaruch Colleg in ✓Iiinarattan. "But the bottom line is,'is this good for the public? And the answer
has to be yes. There's real policy being made here. A.nd he gets the personal satisfaction of funding
a good thing and receiving praise from the five mayors participating in it."
The foundation's promotional video features CI tica2o Mayor Rahm Ern,tnuei discussing the $6
million his city' received. He used the money to hire staff to evaluate and improve
agencies'custonier services, and develop energy-conservation programs to cut c'di:hoii 'rni..ssuonS in
residential buildings The city has reduced licenses and permits is required of small- businesses by
about half, said Anderson.
`Bold and Innovative'
The foundation has twice flown and housed groups of mayors and representatives for New York
conferences, at Much they discussed strategics to deal with issues such as poverty, health care,
public safety, economic development and the streamlining of services, Anderson said.
Prizes Will be awarded for ideas that show "bold and innovating thinking, a solid implementation
plan, high likelihood of creating a measurable impact" and an ability to replicate the program in
other cities, Anderson said in an interview.
"Our cities are uniquely positioned to inspire and foster the innovation, creativity and solutions
needed to improve people's lives," Bloomberg said. "The Mayors Challenge creates an opportunity
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Bloomberg Charity Offers $9 Million for Best New Governing Ideas - Bloomberg Page 3 of 3
for mayors to champion their boldest ideas -- and to have them take root locally and perhaps
spread nationally."
To contact the reporter on this story: Henry Goldman in.New York at hgoldman(t>bloomherg.net.
contact the editor responsible for this story: Stephen Merelman at smerelman(a)bloomberg.net
02012 BLOOMBERG L.P ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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INTEROFFICE MEMO
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Yakima City Council
FROM: Michael A. Morales, Interim City Manager
DATE: June 14, 2012
SUBJECT: Building Inspectors /Fire Inspections
Per the Council's direction on May 8 to reinstate fire inspections with existing resources,
inspections will be provided for 2012 in the following manner.
• Building inspectors will be rotated to conduct fire inspections by district on a
monthly basis.
• Priority will be assigned to formal complaints with those locations being
inspected immediately.
• Due to the volume and the potential severity in certain types of commercial
occupancies, only buildings that contain a sprinkler system, hood
suppression system and fire alarm system will be inspected.
If you have any questions, please contact my office at your convenience.
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•`` June 1, 2012 OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL
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Recreation Activity Coordinator
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,:,'",,:,:,''=,, ' Middle School, I'm also the school's athletic director. On behalf of the
- - four middle schools, Lewis & Clark, Wilson, Franklin and Washington
,.` "'', _ - ., we want to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing us to play our
soccer games at Chesterley soccer fields this spring. Coaches, stu-
" nal dents a parents alike also send their gratitudes for the use of your
socce , fi I lds. As always your facilities are fabulous to play on.
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- 1114 West Pierce Avenue Assistant Principal
Yakima, WA 98902 Lewis & Clark Middle School
Phone: 573 -2201
FAX: 573 -2222
Denny Brown, C: Dr. Jack Trion, Deputy Superintendent -
Assistant Principal • .
573 -2203
Dan Garza,
Assistant Principal
573 -2204
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;., "Yakinia School' District encourages workforce diversity and complies with all state and federal laws prohibiting unlawful discrimcnatwn."
'El Distrito " Yakima. anima a la diversidad en el trabajo y cumple con todas la.s leyes estatales y federates que prohiben la discriminacion':
CITY MEETING SCHEDULE
For June 18, 2012 — June 25, 2012
Please note: Meetings are subject to change
Monday, June 18
10:00 a.m. City Council Media Briefing — Council Chambers
10:00 a.m. Traffic Safety Corridor Meeting — YPD Training Room
3:00 p.m. Bid Opening — Council Chambers
Tuesday, June 19
10:00 a.m. County Commissioners Agenda Meeting — Council Chambers
1:30 p.m. City Council Executive Session — Council Chambers
2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting — Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 20
12:00 p.m. PAL Board Meeting — PAL Center
Thursday, June 21
3:00 p.m. 100 Ann of the William O. Douglas Federal Courthouse - Courthouse
Monday, June 25
12:00 p.m. Greenway Board Meeting — Greenway Visitors Center
12 :00 p.m. Capital Theatre Board Meeting — Capital Theatre
3:00 p.m. Bid Opening — Council Chambers
Office Of Mayor /City Council
Preliminary Future Activities Calendar
Please Note: Meetings are subject to change
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Mon. June 18 �
10:00 a m Corridor Project Meeting Scheduled Meeting Cawley YPD Special Ops Training
Room
10:00 a.m. City Council Media Briefing Scheduled Meeting Ettl Council Chambers
Tue. June 19
1.30 p.m. City Council Executive Scheduled Meeting Council Council Chambers
Session
2:00 p.m City Council Meeting Scheduled Meeting Council Council Chambers
Wed. June 20
12:00 • m PAL Board Meetin• Board Meetin Ettl alt PAL Center
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Thur. June 21
2:00 p.m. Yakima Regional Clean Air Board Meeting Lover TBD
Meeting
3 p.m 100th Anniversary of the Scheduled Event Open William O. Douglas Federal
William O. Douglas federal Courthouse
courthouse
Mon. June 25
"r) p.m. Greenway Board Meeting Board Meeting EttI Greenway Visitors Center
J p m. Capitol Theatre Board Board Meeting Bristol Capitol Theatre
Meeting
1:45 p m. Welcome Eastern Star Scheduled Event Adkison Sundome
Convention
3 00 p m. Review Airport Joint Scheduled Meeting Adkison, Coffey, CM Conference Room
Operating agreement and Lover
Master Plan
5 p m Airport Stud Session Scheduled Meetin. Adkison Air.ort Conference Room
Tue. June 26
10 00 a m City Council Study Session - Scheduled Meeting Council Council Chambers
regional fire authority
12:00 ..m. Miscellaneous Issues Scheduled Meetin. Cawle , Adkison TBD
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Wed. June 27
10 00 a m. Nominating Committee Scheduled Meeting Adkison, Ensey, Mayor's Office
Meeting Bristol
5 p.m. Historic Preservation Scheduled Meeting Bristol Council Chambers
Commission
Thur. June 28
7.30 a.m Airport Board Meeting Board Meeting Adkison Airport Conference Room
a m. Public Facilities District Board Meeting Bristol Convention Center
Board meetin • Conference Room 1
Mon. July 2
9 00 a m City Council Media Briefing Scheduled Meeting Lover Council Chambers
10 00 a m City Council Meeting Scheduled Meeting • Council Council Chambers •
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Tue. JuIy �
12 p m Miscellaneous Issues Scheduled Meetin. Cawle , Adkison TBD
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HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Thur. July 5
9 00 a m. 911 Joint Board Meeting Board Meeting Lover Toppenish
4 00 p m GFI Steering Committee
Meeting Scheduled Meeting Adkison, Coffey, TBD
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PRELIMINARY FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA
June 26
10:00 a.m. Council Study Session — Council Chambers
July 2
10:00 a.m. Business Meeting — Council Chambers
• Oath of office for new City Manager
• Resolution authorizing the execution of the 2012 -2013 collective bargaining
agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Union; IAFF
Battalion Chiefs Union; and, 9 -1 -1 Dispatchers and CaII Takers Union
• Accept and approve the Final Contract Payment for KRCI LLC - General 308 PH 4/
Stage 2 Irrigation Improvements
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with LCA Architects for the provision of a jail
expansion feasibility study
11.00 a.m. Public Hearings — Council Chambers
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