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Home My WebLink About10/30/2012 Study Session 304 • YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION • October 30, 2012 Council Chambers - -City Hall 10 a.m. City Council Special Meeting and Study Session MINUTES • X1 4 ` Back 4 Print ..., » - ^�""° ,. <, ,. H, ;• • "` '�.'. 3 .»,.,K Ys j,,'Y .. .... ..r. � , - i�" ' "� ';'. ' '". -' , s-- ^e .'i.r '� }, ..b'. : �/ ,.. r . '�3 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members Sara Bristol (arrived at 10:05 a.m.), Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Resolution initiating establishment of a pedestrian mall on that portion of South 4th Street lying between East Yakima Avenue and East Chestnut Avenue City Manager O'Rourke discussed the pedestrian mall on 4th Street, which is the first step to create more synergy and activity in downtown. Mr. O'Rourke met with Judge Suko and the U.S. Marshalls and they agreed to use barricades instead of permanent structures in an effort to utilize two - thirds of the street for a pedestrian mall. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -130, A RESOLUTION declaring intention to create a pedestrian mall within and upon that portion of South 4th Street between East Yakima Avenue and East Chestnut Avenue, pursuant to the authority and procedures of Chapter 35.71 RCW, and authorizing the City manager to prepare a plan for such mall showing alternate routes for ingress and egress for abutting property owners, provisions for on and off - street parking, and limited vehicle access for utilities, governmental functions, and any necessary or appropriate vehicle access for the loading and unloading of goods. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill Lover. Adopted 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . 3. Resolution to consider Intent by City Council to modify DYBID boundary, modify service agreement and set a date of public hearing City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the item and noted the revision to remove section B and slightly reduce section A, as well as the 25% assessment reduction rate for vacant buildings at the time of the evaluation. Mr. Cutter proposed a language change from the 50% habitable space to 'vacant space. City Manager O'Rourke suggested this be reviewed annually to take in other considerations at that time. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -131, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima Page 1 of 3 • 305 • expressing the intent of the Council to modify the existing Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (hereinafter DYBID) boundaries to provide for a reduced assessment area, a modification of the services provided within the DYBID area and to change the assessment structure applicable to the modified DYBID area; and setting the date for a public hearing to consider said modifications. Moved by Council Member Bill Lover, Seconded by Council Member Rick Ensey. Adopted 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . 4. Resolution approving and adopting the City of Yakima Strategic Plan 2013 City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the item, which has minimal changes from the item provided last week. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION. NO. R - 2012 - 132, A RESOLUTION approving and adopting the City of Yakima Strategic Plan 2013 for the City of Yakima, which sets priorities, establishes strategies, and includes performance measures to monitor and measure Strategic Plan progress. Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Adopted 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . 5. Ordinance amending Chapter 11.11 YMC pertaining to graffiti abatement Senior Assistant City Attorney Kunkler briefed Council on the issue. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE NO. 2012 - 39, AN ORDINANCE amending and restating Chapter 11.11 of the Yakima Municipal Code pertaining to graffiti abatement, and implementing graffiti abatement program. Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison. Passed 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . 6. Trek Yakima Power Point Presentation Public Works Director Waarvick and Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson presented a PowerPoint regarding Parks and Recreation. Mr. Wilkinson referenced a recent Parks and Recreation community survey, which indicated walkways, pathways and trails are what citizens want in our community. Staff is looking at plans to connect the pathways in the City of Yakima to the Greenway and William O. Douglas trail. Betsy Bloomfield from the Cowiche Conservancy discussed how the William O'Douglas trail came about and the grants that have funded segments of day hike trails to Mt. Rainier. They are working with non - profits and state agencies interested in connecting this trail to the West Side of the mountains, which will positively impact the Yakima area. City Manager O'Rourke suggested "Way Findings" is one of the largest problems to our paths. Trail head security is also an issue, with a need for better lighting and security cameras. Ms. Bloomfield noted there are many people assisting with the projects. 7. Council Committee Assignments City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the proposed changes to Boards & Committees and suggested Council look at consolidating many of the committees according to strategic priorities. Page 2 of 3 306 Mayor Cawley suggested having only 4 committees and assigning a Council Member to each. Council Member Coffey expressed her concerns about gangs and violence and discussed meeting with legislatures to request assistance. Chief Rizzi related that he is reaching out for help by creating additional task forces and partnerships, bringing in a Liquor Control Board agent, and working with the ATF, WSP, FBI and the CIA. Chief Rizzi confirmed they are making arrests, but in the mean time, the police department needs help from citizens. 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m. to the next City Council Business meeting on November 6, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Carried 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey , Ensey , Ettl , Lover . CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY /" I ! ! 3 COU IL ME BER DATE 4>_23L.Q, i COUNCIL MEMBER DATE AT T: ,."":; N \1% 71-1 ‘401 ' A CITY CLERK :f • • v.,„ ? / M OR tfi S Page 3 of 3