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Home My WebLink About10/02/2012 Business Meeting 287 • tag I., � a J t � �. ,.4 :s YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL October 2, 2012 Council Chambers -- City Hall 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 7 p.m. Public Hearings MINUTES 4- Back Print - mow :tic= 77 AlAtftiatateAWISiit"441 BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison (left at 6:55 p.m.), Council Members Sara Bristol, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl, Kathy Coffey (left at 6:45 p.m.) and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order A. Presentations /recognitions /introductions • Council Member Ensey participated in Tough Mudder contest in Black Diamond last weekend and informed the community of similar event, the Pirate Plunder, which is in Yakima this coming weekend and encouraged community participation. 4. - Consent Agenda Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. There were no changes. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion —see motion directly below.) Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison. Carried 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . A. Resolution authorizing Radio Console Purchase Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -120, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between Motorola Solutions, Inc. and City of Yakima for acquisition of public safety communications equipment, installation and services. B. First reading of Ordinance amending the 2012 Budget and making appropriations in the 477- Domestic Water Improvement fund to repair Kissel well motor and panel (no action Page 1 of 5 • 288 required at this meeting; second reading scheduled October 16, 2012). An Ordinance amending the 2012 budget and appropriating funds, was read by title only, and laid on the table until October 16, 2012 for a second reading. AN ORDINANCE amending the 2012 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $205,000 within the 477 - Water Improvement Fund, for expenditure during 2012 to repair the Kissel Well. 5. Audience Participation Charles Noel, 1101 N. 4th Street, Yakima, spoke in favor of the Library blocking pornography but was disappointed in their resistance. He expressed his disappointment on how the City handled the property on 2nd and Yakima Avenue and spoke in opposition to the money to be spent on the Boise Cascade property. Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9th Street, congratulated Council Member Ensey on his completion in the Tough Mudder Race. She mentioned concerns with the speed limit on Yakima Avenue and noted the banners along Yakima Avenue are intentionally placed on the inside of the sidewalk due to semi - trucks hitting them, and they are now blocked by various signs or trees. She suggested semi - trucks be kept off of Yakima Avenue. She would like to see more garbage cans and benches along the streets downtown and also discussed her desire for design standards. Jeremy Rodriquez, IAFF President, 401 N. Front Street, Yakima, informed Council and the community that next week is Fire Prevention Week, and invited everyone to attend the spaghetti feed on October 10. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross. Candie Turner, 7800 West Mead Avenue, Yakima, spoke in favor of the Cascade Mill Site and strongly supports having a project manager. She congratulated Mr. Ensey on the Tough Mudder race. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Closed Record Public Hearing and Ordinance to consider the City of Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation on text amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Title 15. Associate Planner Jeff Peters reviewed the amendments stated in the ordinance. The Planning Commission approved this amendment in August. The Central Washington Homebuilders Association submitted a letter in favor of the amendment, which he provided to the City Clerk. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing, and with no one coming forward to speak, closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -34, AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of land use and development in the City of Yakima and amending the following sections of Title 15 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code: 15.04 Table 4 -1, 15.05 Table 5 -2, 15.05.030 (B), 15.05.055, and 15.06.050 (D). Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Passed 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol , Cawley , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . Council Members Absent: Adkison , Coffey . 7. Closed Record Public Hearing and Ordinance on the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Rezones. Supervising Planner Bruce Benson reviewed the ordinance amendments. Page 2 of 5 289 • • Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing. Bill Hordan, 410 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, stated his office submitted all 5 of the applications. He addressed the first 3 applications, WA Fruit, Living Care/West Valley Nursing home and Yakima Venture Capital. He noted all 3 are recommended for approval, with no opposition, and staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval. The 4th application submitted by Living Care /West Valley Nursing Homes and Wayne Clasen /Appleland Investments, had one neighbor who spoke in opposition at the second public hearing, until he received further assurance, and then he was ok with the change. The Planning Commission agreed with the development agreement, which will be brought back for Council consideration. Mr. Hordan encouraged the Council to approve it subject to the development agreement. The 5th application was more difficult, regarding property located near 31st and Nob Hill. A couple owns the property and has a business in Moxee cleaning carpets. There is a 700 SF shop with direct access to Nob Hill. The owners would like to have a business located in the shop, by appointment only, for pick up and delivery; however, there is some neighborhood opposition. Mr. Hordan recommended Council overturn the Planning Commissions recommendation and approve the rezone. Thomas Brown, stated he is one of the neighbors in opposition of the rezone, and referenced a petition that all the neighbors signed. Their biggest concern is once it is rezoned to B2, it will not be changed back and anything can happen to the property. Bill Hordan further discussed the access points to the residence. Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. Council discussed the issues associated with the 5th application. Ensey moved and Lover seconded to approve all amendments and remand the Lochhart/Rockstool parcel back to the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -35, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use regulation and comprehensive planning and amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Yakima and zoning as follows: changing the classification of the property located in the vicinity of the 1500 block of N 6th Avenue to Industrial and zoning to M -1, Light Industrial, Assessor's tax parcel numbers 181312 - 31005, 31007, 34400, 34401, 34402, 34403, 34404, 34405, 34406; changing the classification of property in the Vicinity of the 300 block of N 40th Avenue to High Density Residential and zoning to R -3, Multi- family Residential Assessor's tax parcel numbers 181322- 13025, 13071, 13073; changing the classification of property located at 714 S 6th Street to Neighborhood Commercial and zoning to B -2, Local Business, Assessor's tax parcel number 191319-43507; changing the classification of property located in the vicinity of the 8400 block of Occidental Road to High Density Residential and zoning to R - 3, Multi family Residential, Assessor's tax parcel numbers 181206 - 21001, 21005, 21007, 21401, 21402. Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill Lover. Passed 5 =0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol , Cawley , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . Council Members Absent: Adkison , Coffey . CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 8. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable amendments to extend the current contract with Magellan Consultancy through the end of 2012. City Manager Tony O'Rourke brought this contract forward to be in line with the current budget cycle process. He informed Council that a very detailed action plan will be provided to Council in November. Council Member Lover stated his concerns about the partnerships with Parks, Police, Community Service and ONDS and is unclear how they intersect with GFI. He questioned Page 3 of 5 • 290 whether the City should be the lead agency in charge of this process, and suggested Council review the Becca law and consider the School District overseeing this program. He would also like to see a comprehensive plan for GFI, and a complete detailed organization operational plan for the truancy model. He would also like to know where the courts fit in, the responsibilities of the School District, and the GFI funding source. Council Member Ettl observed the level of investment already put into GFI and he noted this is a plan to coordinate efforts. Council Member Bristol mentioned they have more questions that need answers and they need to know where this is going. Council Member Coffey noted the Council has been provided with numerous reports and information on the project and she would like to move forward on this. Bristol moved and Ensey seconded to amend the resolution and extend the contract term to November 6, 2012. The motion failed with Adkison, Cawley, Coffey and Ettl voting no. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -121, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment of Agreement Between the City of Yakima and Magallan Consultancy to extend the GFI Planning /Consulting and Coordination contract to the end of 2012. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Council Member Kathy Coffey. Adopted 6 -1. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey , Ettl , Lover . Council Members voting Nay: Ensey . 9. Resolution adopting the Managed Competition structured process as outlined in the Managed Competition Guide. City Manager O'Rourke thanked Purchasing Manager Sue Ownby for putting together the • managed competition structured guideline. Managed guidelines are set to ensure value, lower costs and provide fair and equitable competition with the public as the winner receiving better services at a lower cost. Mayor Cawley questioned the fairness of the process when the city is involved with a project and must submit a bid. City Manager O'Rourke explained that the employee's will have a segregation between the public and private to keep the integrity high and make sure it is a fair and equitable process. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -122, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to adopt and execute the structured process outlined in the Managed Competition Guide. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison. Adopted 6 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . Council Members Absent: Coffey . 10. Other Business Council Member Lover noted Council Members Coffey and Adkison left the meeting early to attend to issues with the Gubernatorial debate. 11. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. to a Council Study Session scheduled on October 9, 2012 at 10 a.m. Page 4 of 5 291 Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Carried 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol , Cawley , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . Council Members Absent: Adkison , Coffey . CERTIFICATION `i READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUN IL ME ER DATE \��, ' t5UNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: J * - � N., —&' 0 .6461, .! i dg / 4 01.44 A, CITY CLERK ? '�. J.rl 1; MAY• ' t f, • • • • Page 5 of 5