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Home My WebLink About02/20/2001 Business Meeting 123, CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2001 -2:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 129 NORTH 2 STREET 1. ROLL C ALL Present: Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp (present after 2:10 p.m.), Lynn Buchanan (present after 2:08 p.m.), Larry Mattson, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Puccinelli gave an invocation, then Council Member Barnett led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF ORDER /SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. PROCLAMATIONS There were no proclamations. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Place referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Items Nos. 7 and 14A were removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 2000 ADJOURNED BUDGET REVIEW MEETING, JANUARY 23, 2001 ADJOURNED MEETING AND FEBRUARY 6, 2001 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the November 28, 2000 Adjourned,Budget Review Meeting, January 23, 2001 Adjourned Meeting, and February 6, 2001 Business Meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 124 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION John Tierney, a Selah resident representing Citizens for Adequate Public Safety, spoke about their concerns regarding funding for criminal justice programs. He asked for Council support of Senate Bill 5427, that deals with felony confinement of people pending incarceration in state penitentiaries and requires the state to pay for those individuals in our jails. He also asked their support of Senate Bill 5428 which would require the state to pay for the jailing, adjudication and prosecution of all state prisoners. Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9th Street, read a letter from the Northeast Neighborhood Association, which acknowledged and expressed appreciation for the support they have received from the Codes Department. They noted that Doug Maples, Linda Rossignol, Nathan Thompson, and Royale Schneider have been instrumental in a significant improvement in their neighborhood. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 6. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT RE: CBD PARKING EXEMPTION ANALYSIS AND SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 6, 2001 Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, outlined the report submitted as a result of the October study session on extending the Central Business District parking exemption both east and west. He informed Council the results of meeting with the various business associations noting that, other than DARC who took no formal position at this time, all were in favor of the expansion. There was discussion with regard to the Convention Center and the impact of this exemption and the proposed expansion. Kathy Coffey, General Manager, said there are only a small number of events, about 6 to 10 a year, that cause complaints. She also said that they have purchased lots north of the Center to increase parking. She noted that the parking issue will be addressed at the study session on March 27, Council Member Puccinelli expressed concern about the fruit warehouses and what would happen with the parking issue if they were to change to another type of business. Doug Maples, Code Administration Manager, assured the Council that staff would be sensitive to that issue. MATTSON MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO SET MARCH 6, 2001 AS THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING EXEMPTION PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp temporarily absent. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING FEDERAL AND STATE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RAILROAD QUIET ZONE IN THE CITY Council Member Puccinelli wanted to emphasize that this has been a long process that is still being worked through. It is something that has to go through federal, state and local processes and he thanked the motel owners for their patience. The City Clerk read the resolution by title, PUCCINELLI MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. 2 EBR 12� 5, FEBRUARY.20, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -27, A RESOLUTION requesting the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Washington Utilities and Trade Commission (WUTC) establish a railroad quiet zone within the City of Yakima. *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO TRIUMPH TREATMENT CENTER FROM FEDERAL HOME FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -28, A RESOLUTION approving $50,000 grant request from Triumph Treatment Services to be made from federal HOME funds to assist with construction of affordable housing at EPIC Place site, and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents, including a grant agreement, between the City of Yakima and Triumph Treatment Services. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH KDF ARCHITECTURE FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR KISSELL PARK RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -29, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an architectural services agreement with KDF Architecture for development of Kissel Park. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH: A. YAKIMA SUNFAIR FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -30, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Sunfair Festival Association for the arrangement of tourist promotion services. • B. GREATER YAKIMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -31, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services agreement with the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for the purpose of fostering community development and citizen participation in city government. C. YAKIMA 4 OF JULY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -32, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Fourth of July Committee to provide a fireworks display on the evening of July 4, 2001. D. SALVATION ARMY FOR MILROY PARK SUMMER PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -33, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Salvation Army to provide a summer playground program at Milroy Park. 3 12 6. FEBRUARY 20, 2001 *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH WIDENER & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE WASHINGTON AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT RESOLUTION R- 2001 -34, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Widener & Associates, an engineering consulting firm, for consultant services to complete an environmental and public involvement process for the Washington Avenue Improvement Project. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH AJ CONSULTANTS FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES • RESOLUTION R- 2001 -35, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Yakima and AJ Consultants for the purpose of obtaining employee support services. *13. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS (STANDARD MOTION V -B - ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) TO: A. STEPHENS AND SONS FOR POLICE PROPERTY STORAGE ALTERATION The report from the Police Chief, dated February 20, 2001, with respect to the completion of the work on the Police Property Storage Alteration Project, performed by Stephens and Sons Construction Company, was approved, the Work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. B. HUYLER CONSTRUCTION FOR POLICE PATROL AREA ALTERATIONS The report from the Police Chief, dated February 20, 2001, with respect to the completion of the work on the Police Patrol Area Project, performed by Huyler Construction Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. ORDINANCES 14. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RE: PARKING ON THIRD STREET FOR FARMERS' MARKET AND PROVIDING FOR IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOUTH 3 STREET BETWEEN E. YAKIMA AVENUE AND E. CHESTNUT BETWEEN JUNE 3 AND OCTOBER 28, 2001 4 12 7 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 Council Member Barnett noted the resolution should be corrected to read 22 weeks. The City Clerk read the resolution by title, SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -36, A RESOLUTION authorizing temporary closure of portions of South Third Street between East Yakima Avenue (to the North) and East Chestnut Avenue (to the South) for the Downtown Farmers' Market. *B. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING • PARKING ON SOUTH 3 STREET DURING SPECIFIED TIMES AND PROVIDING FOR IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -7, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; prohibiting parking on Third Street between Yakima Avenue and Walnut during specified times, providing for the impoundment of vehicles and; amending sections 9.50.060 and 9.48.565 all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *15. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CITY'S SHARE OF REPAIRS /MODIFICATIONS TO KEECHELUS DAM (NO ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING; SECOND READING SCHEDULED 3/6/01) An Ordinance amending the 2001 budget and appropriating funds for the City's share of repairs /modifications to Keechelus Dam, was read by title only, and laid on the table until March 6, 2001 for a second reading. 16. OTHER BUSINESS . Council Member Sims requested that the meeting reconvene to discuss other business following the Executive Session. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE: PENDING LITIGATION (allow approximately 20 minutes) • The Council recessed into Executive Session at 2:38 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to discuss pending litigation and then reconvened to discuss other business. 17A. OTHER BUSINESS Following Executive Session the Council reconvened into open session at 2:55 p.m. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPOINT ESTER HUEY TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5 1 FEBRUARY 20, 2001 Council Member Barnett referred to the sewer lines installed by the City in the West Valley area stating they were installed because of a building moratorium declared by the Department of Ecology. The City went to great efforts to help lift the moratorium by investing considerable funds in that area and he feels that, for that reason alone, those outside utility agreements should be recognized. City Manager Zais explained that there was a moratorium imposed by the DOE and supported by the County and it was a principal basis for the four -party agreement negotiation. The agreement was that the City would step forward and do all they could to obtain state and federal funding and to advance their own funds and in return would have the promise to annex which was contained in the outside utility agreements and referenced heavily in the four -party agreement. He emphasized that it required that kind of commitment to lift the moratorium. 18. ADJOURNMENT BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO FEBRUARY 27, 2001 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER FOR A STUDY SESSION ON THE GRAFFITI ORDINANCE, THEN TO MARCH 6, 2001 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER FOR A STUDY SESSION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 12. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: t � i� L/ 7 c!/ C $UNCIL MB. ► AT' OUNCI � MBER , DATE ATTEST: th(_ CITY CLERK o r • RY PLACE, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Records Clerk, Linda Watkins, audio and video tapes of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office. 6