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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2001 Business Meeting 352 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 2001 - 2:00 P.M. 129 NORTH 2 STREET - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. ROLL CALL Present: Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, 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, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER /SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. PROCLAMATIONS Police Chief Blesio introduced Captain Doug Bronson who is retiring from the Police Department. Chief Blesio acknowledged Captain Bronson's illustrious 25- year career and presented him his retirement badge. Mayor Place presented Captain Bronson a Certificate of Appreciation. B. INTRODUCTION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAINS Fire Captain Mitch Cole introduced Don Cantrell and Jim Erixson, new members of the Chaplain Program. C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SMITH PHILLIPS DIPIETRO FOR HOLIDAY MARKETING PROMOTIONAL SERVICES FOR DOWNTOWN Jar Arcand from the Yakima Downtown Association, explained the promotion campaign was to get out and advertise the spirit of downtown. They will promote the many community events such as the Children's Light program, the Festival of Trees, and the Christmas tree lighting. Council Member Barnett expressed appreciation to Mr. Arcand for the positive attitude he is expressing toward Yakima. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. BE 1 353 NOVEMBER 20, 200 RESOLUTION NO. R -2001 -154, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a profesional services agreement with Smith, Phillips & DiPietro to promote retail trade activities in downtown Yakima with particular emphasis on holiday activities. • Puccinelli takes a stand on jail siting issue PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BARNETT SECONDED THAT THE CITY CONTACT THE JAIL SITING COMMITTEE AND MAKE THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION: THE NEW JAIL LOCATION SHOULD BE AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE COURT HOUSE. DUE TO THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE PRISONERS, THE LOCATION SHOULD BE IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY. Council Member Buchanan said this subject should be tabled until we receive the report. Council Member Puccinelli expressed concern that the committee is meeting and will make a decision without the City's recommendation. Council Member Buchanan clarified that the Site Committee is not making the decision, the County Commissioners will be making the decision. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO TABLE THE SUBJECT. The motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call vote, Barnett, Beauchamp and Puccinelli voting nay. MATTSON MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO REMOVE IT FROM THE TABLE. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Buchanan voting nay. • Timing of jail siting decision discussed Bill Cook, Community and Economic Development Manager, is a member of the jail siting committee and explained that they are to have a final meeting in early December to look at the potential of three or four sites. They will then make a recommendation to the County Commissioners. He said the financial implications of the sites have not been discussed and in December they will be adding the financial impacts of moving the courts or the prisoners back and forth. MATTSON MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED THAT WE ENCOURAGE THE SITING COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER A LOCATION IN THE UPPER VALLEY GIVEN THE ESTIMATED COST OF $750,000 FOR THE CITY TO TRANSPORT PRISONERS TO THE LOWER VALLEY. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, stated her objection to the Safeway site and that she thinks the City of Yakima should identify other locations and make a formal presentation to the County as two other cities did. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO TABLE THE SUBJECT UNTIL THE END OF THE MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 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. 8 and 9 were added to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT 2 354 NOVEMBER 20, 2001 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.) 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, spoke about sidewalks in general and the one at 9 Street and B Street in particular. She noted that residents are driving their vehicles across the sidewalk to park alongside the building and in doing so are destroying the sidewalk. Phil Pleasant, 1202 Fair Avenue, spoke about economic development referring to a large public works project at Hanford. He requested the Council to spend money to help him develop the HUB zone in which he lives. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CONGDON DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that this agreement provides that the City of Yakima will not locally impose more restrictive development regulations on the Congdon Orchards 800+ acre planned development unless such regulations relate to life safety issues, state or federal mandates, or the failure to impose such restrictions could jeopardize the city's ability to access state and federal funds. He said it also reiterates the Council's commitment to a best faith effort to secure funding and build roads and sewers to serve the Congdon property, and property to the west, as approved by Council in a Memorandum of Understanding dated May-24, 2001. In return, Congdon brings to the City 800+ acres in land, it's planned development proposal, and Congdon Orchards' entrepreneurial skills and resources. This agreement has a life of 40 years. • Mayor Place Opened the Public Hearing No one came forward to speak to the issue. • Mayor Place closed the Public Hearing The City Clerk read the resolution by title; SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Terry Schmalz, an attorney with Halverson & Applegate, said he worked closely with the City staff in developing this agreement that sets the framework for future development. He thanked the City staff for their efforts. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -155, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Development Agreement with Congdon Orchards, Inc. 3 NOVEMBER 20, 2001 3 S' S` 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2002 BUDGET City Manager Zais explained that this is the opportunity for public comment and for outside agencies that receive funding to present their case. He said the budget is balanced without any new taxes and is within the existing resources of the city. • Mayor Place opened the public hearing Pauline Hunter, Programs Coordinator for the Salvation Army, spoke regarding the Summer Day Camp at Milroy Park Program. She said the last two years the city's grant had been cut from $7,000 to $2,000 and there is no way to adjust to that Toss. They have cut out field trips and recreation equipment. She asked the City to please raise the grant back to $7,000. Council Member Sims wanted to insure she understood that the reasons these programs are being cut was because of the initiatives that are being passed. The voters are saying they will not support tax initiatives and, as a result, there is no budget Keith Rice, 606 North 58 Avenue, Chairman of New Vision for 2001, outlined some of the accomplishments and activities for the organization this year. He said they plan to continue to push for economic development in the area. Dave McFadden, President of New Vision, summarized some of the results over this last year. He said they will focus on the needs of local industry, helping them grow and stay healthy. Companies receiving their help this year should create at least 300 new jobs in the valley. He said it's been a tough year, our country has shifted into a recession and we now need to ramp up on our community interests and try to trigger business. Chuck Chapman, Yakima Sunfair Parade Association, thanked Council for past support. He explained what the association does annually and the details of their budget. He noted they previously received $1,000 from the City and it has dropped down to $625. They would like to go back to $1,000 to make up their annual deficit. Ester Huey, Executive Director of Yakima Substance Abuse Coalition and the S.E. Community Center, spoke about after school and weekend activities for young people at risk in our community. She outlined the many areas they serve and the various funding sources. She requested the Council to look at flexibility when discussing the CDBG funds and to keep some available for activities such as they provide to young people. She asked Council to continue to assist to the best of their financial ability. Julie Toney, with fund development for EPIC, spoke for receiving CDBG funds. She explained how they have used them in the past and their previous successes in using the CDBG funds to leverage more funding. Elizabeth Harris - Miller, Director for Allied Arts Council, spoke for the Summer Arts Van Program. She thanked the Council for their past support and explained how they have been using the money they receive as leverage for other funds. 4 35x6 NOVEMBER 20, 2001 Ann Haley, Director of Yakima Valley Regional Library, handed out a description of services that outlined their costs. They plan to continue to provide services at the same level for 2002. Their budget request will support direct incremental costs only. City Manager Zais explained that the impact of the annexations are in the budget. Shane Pierone, 4 of July Committee Chairman, spoke in support of their budget request for next year's celebration. Scott Washburn, Human Resource Manager with ClientLogic, thanked Council for their support including the block grant dollars incentive funds. He said they are growing and anticipating more growth in the first quarter of 2002, and encouraged the City to continue supporting them with the block grant dollars. Lance Stevens, United Way of Yakima County, acknowledged the tough budget position the City is in and referred to a number of the services that are enhanced through block grant programs. He encouraged Council to continue to find room in our block grant funds for these services. Deborah Wilson, Director of RSVP Program, gave highlights of this last year's activities and said if there are any additional monies for RSVP they would be grateful. Tony Wentz, Emergency Management Services, explained the role of this department. He detailed how their budget was developed and that they were down to 2 3 /4 employees. He said they have a request for a new vehicle in this year's budget as their current 1993 Dodge Caravan needs to be replaced. He said Yakima's assessment is $37,000 which includes their portion of the vehicle. T. J. Greene, of the Triumph Treatment Center at 102 South Naches Avenue, spoke about what they do. She thanked Council for the CDBG funds they receive and hope to continue receiving. Gary Pruitt, of the Clean Air Authority, 6 South 2nd Street, lobbied for continued support. • Mayor Place closed the public hearing for the budget CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *8. PRESENTATION OF THE YAKIMA VALLEY CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS 2002 BUDGET The 2002 budget for the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments was ■ approved. 5 357 NOVEMBER 20, 2001 *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND FOR BUS PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -156, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Prince George's County, Maryland. *10. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT CITY /COUNTY RESOLUTIONS APPROVING: A. THE YAKIMA AIRPORT 2001 BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -157, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY approving the Yakima Air Terminal — McAllister Field 2001 budget Amendment No. 1. B. THE PROPOSED 2002 AIRPORT BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -158, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY approving the Yakima Air Terminal — McAllister Field 2002 budget. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL CORRECTIONS / DETENTION AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR JAIL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -159, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Corrections/ Detention Agreement with Yakima County for the provision of jail detention services during 2002.. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY TO NORTHWEST AUTO BODY • RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -160, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus property consisting of a vehicle to Northwest Auto Body. *13. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND LABOR REPORT The Third Quarter 2001 Capital Improvement Projects and Labor Report was approved. *14. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 4, 2001 TO CONSIDER A RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION REQUEST FOR PROPERTY AT 302 NORTH 10 STREET REQUESTED BY MUKESH SAGAR December 4, 2001 was'set as the date for a public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve a petition filed by Mukesh and 6 358 NOVEMBER 20, 2001 Lata Sagar to vacate a portion of right -of -way along East Lincoln Avenue at 302 North 10 Street. ORDINANCES *15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES RE: CITY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION/ BENEFIT PLANS FOR 2002: A. AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES, IMPLEMENTING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND LABOR SETTLEMENTS, MANAGEMENT PACA, AND RECLASSES ORDINANCE NO. 2001-62, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 1, 2002; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.100 D, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B, 2.20.110 C, 2.20.110 E, and 2.20.110 G, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LONGEVITY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND EXEMPT EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE NO. 2001-63, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel; adjusting the longevity pay schedule for management employees; amending subsection B of Section 2.24.010 of Chapter 2.24 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. C. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RE: SICK LEAVE BENEFIT SCHEDULE FOR MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND EXEMPT EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE NO. 2001-64, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel; increasing the maximum compensation a management employee may receive for exchange of sick leave upon leaving service with the City; providing three days of bereavement leave for management employees for the death of an immediate family member; amending subsections B and E of Section 2.40.030 of Chapter 2.40 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and adding new Section 2.40.035 to Chapter 2.40 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *16. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT THE YAKIMA CENTER (NO ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS MEETING; SECOND READING SCHEDULED 12/4/01) An Ordinance amending the 2001 budget and appropriating funds for architectural services at the Yakima Center was read by title only, and laid on the table until December 4, 2001 for a second reading. Council recessed at 4:18 p.m; the meeting resumed at 4:26 p.m. NOVEMBER 20, 2001 3 5 9 17. OTHER BUSINESS Don Skone from the Conference of Governments said he has clarification from Yakima County and they do want a specific site recommended by the Jail Siting Committee. Council Member Mattson said he was uncomfortable having to make a decision like this under the gun. He still has questions about whether I/ other sites on the periphery would be more appropriate than the Safeway site. Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, clarified that the Safeway site was the preferred site by the County all along, partly because they own it. He said the City never had the opportunity to present an alternative. There was discussion about whether or not there was the opportunity to recommend an alternate site at this late date. After much discussion and clarification to phrase an appropriate motion, PUCCINELLI MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO RECOMMEND TO THE SITING COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF YAKIMA'S URBAN GROWTH AREA BOUNDARY DUE TO THE TREMENDOUS IMPACT THE TRANSPORTATION COSTS WOULD HAVE ON THE CITY OF YAKIMA'S BUDGET. The motion passed by a 6 -1 roll call vote, Barnett voting nay. The question then arose, whose responsibility is it to search out these alternate sites? Council Member Mattson said it was the County's, Council Member Sims thought it was the City's. Mayor Place said that was the problem, the City wasn't asked to do that. Mr. Cook agreed with Mayor Place saying the County was promoting the Safeway site and they invited the other two cities because of their letters of interest. Council Member Mattson questioned whether the Comprehensive plan process was being followed. Paul George, 6305 Meadow Lane Court, agrees that this is a big deal and is something that shouldn't be considered hastily. This is a major project that should be looked at in a more orderly way • Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: Agenda for the November 27, 2001 Hearing Examiner meeting; Notice of cancellation of the November 21, 2001 Community Review Board meeting; Report on damage claims filed during October 2001; Memorandum from State Department of Health re: Statement of Inquiry and Draft Sterilization; Planning Division Assignments Pending Report as of November 20, 2001; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for July 2001; Article from November 11, 2001 Seattle Times, "voters limiting Legislature's say: Major state decisions being made by initiatives "; Hanford Happenings; and Fall 2001 Confluence 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION, AND PROSPECTIVE AND PENDING LITIGATION (Acquavella property rights and other issues) BUCHANAN MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO. NOVEMBER 27, 2001 ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR BUDGET REVIEW STUDY SESSION (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT); THEN TO DECEMBER 4, 2001, 8:30 A.M. BUDGET REVIEW 8