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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2003 Business Meeting 370 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6, 2003 - 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. ROLL CALL Present: Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Paul George, 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 George. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER /SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Place presented Al DeAtley with a sketch of an older trolley in recognition of their contribution to the community. Mr. and Mrs. DeAtley purchased a trolley car from the bank and sold it back to the City for one dollar. • LETTER CARRIER FOOD DRIVE DAY Council Member George read a proclamation declaring May 10 as Letter Carrier Food Drive Day. • MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION DAY Mayor Place read a proclamation declaring May 13, 2003 as Multicultural Education Day. Delma Johnson accepted the proclamation. • ARSON AWARENESS WEEK Council Member Buchanan read a proclamation declaring the week of May 4 -10, 2003 as Arson Awareness Week. Fire Investigator, Lonnie Bonsen, accepted the proclamation. • NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK Council Member Puccinelli read a proclamation declaring the week of May 10 -16, 2003 as National Tourism Week in Yakima. Mike Broadhead accepted the proclamation. Mayor Place announced an open house would be held at the Yakima Police Department this evening from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. There will be tours and refreshments. Spanish speaking guides will be available. Because both Mayor Place and Mayor Pro Tem Paul George will be out of town Thursday and Friday of this week, SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER BARNETT AS ACTING MAYOR PRO TEM FOR MAY 8 AND 9 TH , 2003. 371 MAY 6, 2003 B. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO FORMER YAKIMA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Jar Arcand, past Chairman of the Yakima Downtown Association, recognized two committee members whose terms recently ended. Pat Gilmore was on the committee from 1987 to 2003. He spearheaded the downtown Christmas decorations. Also recognized was Mel Lewis who served from 1995 to 2003. Both Mr. Gilmore and Mr. Lewis received plaques in appreciation for their donated time and energy. Jar also announced YDA's new chair, James Stickel, and vice chair, Steve Caffery. Council Member Puccinelli, on behalf of the City Council, also thanked Jar for his dedication and hard work over the last few years. • C. STATUS REPORT ON PRIOR MEETING'S CITIZEN SERVICE REQUEST • MAUD SCOTT Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, advised that the Traffic Engineering Division with conduct an analysis of the intersection at 6 th Street and Walnut and a review of the neighborhood for stop signage. The analysis will be completed by midsummer. A copy of the report will be forwarded to Mrs. Scott. Mayor Place also announced that a new audio system for the Council Chambers is being tested today. 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. 11, 17, 21, 24 and 26 were removed and Item No. 7 was 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 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.) *A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4 AND APRIL 1, 2003 ADJOURNED MEETINGS, APRIL 15, 2003 SPECIAL MEETING, AND APRIL 1 AND 15, 2003 BUSINESS MEETINGS The minutes of the March 4 and April 1, 2003 Adjourned Meetings, April 15, 2003 Special Meeting, and April 1 and 15, 2003 Business Meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 th Street, asked questions regarding the scheduled hearing before the Growth Management Hearings Board and encouraged Council to resolve the Congdon rezone issue so that Public Works Trust Funds would no longer be in jeopardy. She was concerned the River Road project was in jeopardy but was advised it isn't the road but the sewer project. 2 372 MAY 6, 2003 Aileen Kane, 701 South 14 Avenue, thanked the Council for the new crosswalk by the college. She also requested that citizens' addresses not be included in the Council minutes because that information is then available on the Internet when the minutes are posted to the City's Web Page. Brandon Russell, 701 South Naches Avenue, Yakima Exposure Productions, announced they would be filming in downtown Yakima on May 31 He invited the public to come down in their old vehicle and vintage clothing to be part of the filming. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 6. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Although there have been four separate public meetings on this subject allowing citizens to speak, it was the consensus of Council to open the first 15 minutes on this subject for public input. Dr. James T. Dodge, 2205 West Chestnut Avenue, spoke in favor of retaining a dual water system. His reasons were costs associated with the construction, storage, equipment, and the required personnel and chemicals necessary to run and monitor a water plant. He also is concerned about the effect of treated water on gardening. His final point was homeland security pointing out the difficulty of sabotaging a dual water supply. Bob Mason, 612 N 2nd Street, said he supports rebuilding the old 308 System. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, referred to a number of articles she researched regarding the irrigation issue, from 1960 to current. She claimed that making changes to the 308 System and not to the other systems is discrimination, penalizing residents for where they choose to live. She thinks it is ironic that committees and organizations are trying to improve the image of Yakima and yet a decision to go to domestic water will cause a blight to areas on either side of the Convention Center and the downtown motels that they are trying to revitalize. She specifically asked to have the proposed ordinance, Section 3, 7.24.150 re: City termination'of subdistrict irrigation systems service— Conversion to domestic water system explained as to what happens to the people in the 308 District and the other irrigation districts. Alonzo Marquez, 613 North 3 Street, accused Council Member Puccinelli of not complying with City Codes in relation to his piping system. He then described what will happen to the pipes if they aren't put five feet deep. He addressed the conversion costs and countered the City's numbers saying it is going to cost him a minimum of $1,840 to comply with the City codes and could go as high as $3,000 to $4,000. He is in favor of repairing and keeping the old system. Aileen Kane, 701 South 14 Avenue, favors Option Ia, to keep the old system, and encouraged people to take up zeroscaping, which means planting gardens and landscaping that can tolerate our high desert climate. She feels that zeroscaping ought to be a legal option and should even be subsidize as it is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 3 373 MAY 6, 2003 Robert Owen, 614 North 3 Street, strongly supports fixing the existing system and not converting the system to domestic water. He said if it is converted he will not water his lawn. He alluded to the 308 District being treated differently than West Valley or other "high rent" districts. City Manager Zais addressed Mrs. Kittelson's previous question on the proposed ordinance. He said we asked legal counsel to give us advice with regard to the current ordinance that allows for withdrawal from the system. At the hearing it was mentioned that if there was a rebuild of the system we would need certainty about the ratepayers as the bondholders would need assurance that the rate base is secure and sufficient to amortize the debt on the bonds. That is what this ordinance is really about. Dave Brown, Water and Irrigation Engineer, said that ordinance was first enacted in 1997 when we established the irrigation utility. We are proposing to change how the City could terminate a district, not an individual. What the ordinance • changes is how the public meetings are to be held. It then goes on to reinforce that if the Council says you are being taken out of an irrigation district and converted to domestic water, you wouldn't be subject to any connection charges within the water fund. Council Member Sims asked if the rates quoted for converting included the in- lieu -of tax. Dave responded that the portion funded through the water fund would be subject to utility tax and that is not in those rates, it was missed. Lynne Kittelson asked if the 308 system is changed to a domestic system what would happen to the bond situation if half of the customers decided not to use domestic water outside and to "opt out ". What would that do to the base? City Manager Zais responded that the bond has to do with the rebuild choice only; the 'conversion option is not a bond. Dave Brown explained the opt -out option is for the rebuild option only and is not an at -will choice, the person must meet certain criteria. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO SELECT OPTION la, TO REBUILD THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM. The motion failed by a 4 -3 vote; George, Mattson, Place, and Puccinelli voting nay. GEORGE MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO APPROVE ALTERNATIVE Ila, TO CONVERT TO DOMESTIC WATER, AND INCLUDE $200,000 CBDG FUNDS YEARLY. Council Member Mattson addressed the funding sources suggested by Phil Small at the April 29 evening hearing. He said there was the perception that this was new information but, in reality, those sources had been looked at already. Dave Brown agreed that Referendum 38 was looked at as part of the water right negotiations. At that time, the Department of Ecology said Referendum 38 money is for agricultural irrigation, not residential irrigation. There is a portion of Referendum 38 monies allocated to the Department of Health to use for conservation measures but they infer they regulate public water systems for drinking water, not non- potable irrigation systems. We have also asked the Bureau of Reclamation about monies, specifically Title 12 enhancement legislation authorizing them to spend money to enhance the river. We were told this particular project would not be eligible for Title 12 enhancement legislation because we are not fixing anything in the river. Dave has a meeting with Mr. Rolph to follow up on some of the conservation ideas. Council Member Sims said there is the potential of the Public Work Trust Fund being in jeopardy until some court cases are resolved, and asked if we are basing this decision on a possible faulty financing plan? Mr. Brown said the projected bi- monthly amounts it would cost the customer are based on obtaining a Public Works Trust Fund loan. 4 374 MAY 6, 2003 We have to compete with the rest of the state to get the loan but we have a proven track record of success. It is necessary to get the Congdon issue resolved to be eligible to apply again. The money that has already been invested into the irrigation system was discussed and the comment was made that it would be abandoned if the conversion option is approved. Council Member Barnett said that the assessment put on the irrigation was to rebuild the irrigation system and now that we are changing direction he thinks refunds should be considered. Council Member Sims asked for clarification on charges if a person is gone for a couple months and doesn't use any water for irrigation, will they have to pay a fee. Although the details are not firmly in place, it is expected that they would pay the $8.45 plus the utility tax. If someone goes away for the winter and shuts their service off they would stop paying the $8.45. It would have to be an active account to receive the charge. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call; Barnett, Sims and Buchanan voting nay. Citizen Reaction Phyllis Musgrove, North 30 Avenue, asked how the Council could vote in favor of converting when they are representing the citizens and no one testified in favor of the conversion option. She asked for them to explain their votes. Mayor Place said because it is no longer an irrigation water right but a municipal water right it changes the rules. She then mentioned other rules such as the Clean Drinking Water Act and how the Tribe is trying to interfere with water rights. She said that rebuilding would only be a temporary solution not a long -term solution. We would have two systems in the ground to maintain and she thinks it is better to go to one system. Council Member Mattson explained that through the public hearing process we are trying to get feedback that we can process and use when making our decisions. But, the public hearing process only draws out one side of an issue, typically, the people who feel threatened by the proposal. Therefore, it is tough to get balanced feedback. He said the revised costs have made the two options almost a wash financially. He was most interested in finding the proposal that will provide us the greatest certainty of availability, flexibility of use, the longest term solution, and the lowest cost to serve the greatest number of citizenship, and responsible stewardship. That's why he voted for Option lia. Alonzo Marquez thinks the decision should go to a vote of the people and threatened he would take legal action on the decision. Lynne Kittelson claimed Council was not considering the citizens' opinions and this decision is going to blight the area. Maud Scott of South East Yakima said the Council had made a poor decision and it was a good example of why the City is having trouble growing. *7. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING TERMS OF OFFICE FOR YAKIMA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS The report and recommendations were accepted. One -year term expiring April 1, 2004 Herbert Hill Jar Arcand Joe Mann Terry Powell 5 375 MAY 6, 2003 Two -year term expiring April 1, 2005 Steve Caffery LeRoy Thompson James Stickel Three -year term expiring April 1, 2006 Denise Ray Paul Napolitano Joseph Morrier, Sr. Mariano Morales 8. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR INCREASED ASSESSMENT FOR 2004 SERVICES It was explained that if the increase is approved, the Fire Department's allocation would be reduced by $14,000. After discussion on the growth of the agency and their original goals and objectives, it was suggested that further information as to their core purpose should be provided before this proposal could be considered. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO HAVE THE MAYOR VOTE AGAINST CHANGING THE ASSESSMENT FROM 10% TO 11 %. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KITTELSON ASSOCIATES TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -61, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Yakima and Kittelson & Associates for the purpose of drafting the Transportation Plan Update for compliance with the Washington State Growth Management Act. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHOCKEY BRENT, INC. FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT UPDATE RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -62, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a consulting services agreement with Shockey Brent, Inc. to assist with the annual comprehensive plan amendment process. 11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA HISPANIC ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS PROGRAM (HAAP) TO IMPLEMENT A COLLEGE PREP FAIR UNDER THE CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN Council Member Buchanan commented about the various requests for money that are coming through and would like a running total of the fund with each request. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only, BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Mary Hernandez explained that this program has been in operation for eleven years and helps Hispanic youth maintain high academic 6 376 MAY 6, 2003 standards and provides opportunities for Hispanic students to apply for scholarships. They have a corporate sponsorship from Safeco Insurance and work hard to leverage funding with local organizations and local colleges. Ms. Hernandez said this would be a one -time request. • Maud Scott expressed concern about the process for citizen participation in the distribution of CBDG noting piecemeal requests that continually come through. She requested bringing citizen participation back to this issue to avoid spending this money as someone's personal pork barrel and not looking at the greatest benefit. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -63, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute all necessary documents,• including an agreement with the Yakima Hispanic Academic Achievers Program (HAAP), to implement a College Preparedness Event as a Community Services project under the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KEITH WOLFF ASSOCIATES FOR CRITICAL AREA ORDINANCE UPDATE RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -64, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a consulting services agreement with KWA Ecological Services, Inc. for the purpose of reviewing the critical areas within the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA YMCA TO OPERATE MILLER POOL FOR THE 2003 SEASON RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -65, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Young Men's Christian Association for the operation and maintenance of the public swimming pool at Miller Park during the summer of 2003. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -66, 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, 2003. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROMOTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE SUNFAIR FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -67, 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. 7 377 MAY 6, 2003 *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ANACORTES RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -68, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Anacortes. 17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING EXECUTION OF POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Lynne Kittelson removed this item from consent to allow the opportunity of public recognition of the good work by the policemen in our city for the benefit of our students. Lt. Mike Merryman described the Police Athletic League (PAL) program and how they received a $25,000 start -up grant through the Department of Justice. As a result, Yakima is now recognized by National PAL as a chartered chapter in the U.S. He said they have approximately 20 officers offering to be involved. They will start small and get well grounded. In response to questions about maintaining the program once the start -up money is spent, Lt. Merryman said even without the grant they would have made it work. There is funding available through the National Sports Athletic Council, and the opportunity of another grant later this year to provide funding for ongoing costs. They are also looking forward to fundraising activities. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -69, A RESOLUTION ratifying application for a grant in the total amount of $25,000.00 from the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, Inc., for funding the Yakima Police Athletic League chapter; ratifying designation of the Police Chief and the City Manager to act as the official representatives of the City of Yakima with regard to the grant, ratifying their actions to accept the grant and execute all necessary documents and contracts related to the grant; and authorizing and directing the Police Chief and City Manager to execute all additional documents and contracts necessary to implement the grant. *18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING FOUR TRANSIT BUSES SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -70, A RESOLUTION declaring four 1986 35 -foot Gillig buses surplus and authorizing their sale by means of formal sealed bids. *19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR MAY 20, AND JUNE 24, 2003 TO CONSIDER UPDATES TO THE SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENTS RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -71, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for public hearings for May 20 and June 24, 2003, to consider the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the period of 2004 through 2009. 8 378 MAY 6, 2003 *20. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT REQUESTED FROM BANNER BANK FOR POLE SIGN AT 5005 SUMMITVIEW AVENUE The Right -of -Way Use Permit to place an illuminated pole sign at 5005 Summitview Avenue, requested by Banner Bank, was approved. 21. APPROVAL OF THE 2002 ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Lynne Kittelson, took this item off consent to insure that the public recognized this report. Fire Chief Mayo spoke highly about the existing department and recognized the cadet program at YV Tech. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. *22. APPROVAL OF THE YEAR -END VEHICLE INCIDENT /COLLISION REPORT The 2002 Year -End Vehicle Incident/Collision Report was approved. ORDINANCES 23. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DELEGATION OF EMERGENCY POWERS Helen Harvey, Senior Assistant Attorney, explained that this ordinance deals with the delegation of emergency powers in limited situations, possibly due to climatic, or geological situations such as a volcano. On the occasion of a City emergency the Mayor may, upon issuing a proclamation, begin issuing certain orders that would be subject to consideration by the full City Council as soon as they were able to convene, no later than 72 hours after the initial order. The ordinance also discusses the delivery of the proclamation to the news media, provides that the violation of such order is a misdemeanor, and adds a new chapter to Title 6 of Yakima Municipal Code. Ms. Harvey advised that many Washington cities provide for this in their municipal codes. Mayor Place questioned the language of 6.06.010 A asking for clarification of "unlawful assembly ". Ms. Harvey responded that it is generally considered to be an assembly of people gathered for an unlawful purpose although not .yet rioting. Discussion continued on what constituted unlawful assembly and the impact of giving that level of power to the Mayor position. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO TABLE THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote, Mattson voting nay. Sandra Swanson requested a copy of this ordinance be sent to her organization if it is brought back up in the future. Mary Ann Lockhart, 604 North 20 Avenue, saw an ordinance like this passed in Union Gap in 2000 and thinks it may take away constitutional rights. She asked Council to be very careful before passing this ordinance Fire Chief Mayo said the part he is concerned with is, in the event of a disaster, we need mechanisms to obtain resources and request assistance. It was noted that we have to have a declaration of an emergency before we can request state aid and that has to be done by the City Council. • 9 379 MAY 6, 2003 24. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CRIMINALIZE MISTREATMENT OF DEPENDENT PERSONS, LEAVING A CHILD IN THE CARE OF A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER, POSSESSION OF BURGLAR . TOOLS AND WEAPONS IN POLICE, JAIL, AND COURT FACILITIES, AND PERMITTING POSSESSION OF STERILE NEEDLES Council Member Barnett had some concerns about section 6.07.030 Withdrawal of life support systems. Senior Assistant Attorney, Jeff West, explained that the ordinance is verbatim of a state law that makes it a crime to deprive someone of the necessities of life, life support, except for the exemption for a living will allowing voluntary termination in certain circumstances. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only, BUCHANAN MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -22, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; criminalizing mistreatment of dependent persons, leaving a child in the care of a registered sex offender, possession of burglar tools, and weapons in police, jail, and court facilities, and permitting possession of sterile needles to prevent the spread of blood borne disease, and; enacting as a new chapter, chapter 6.07 and enacting as new sections, sections 6.07.010, 6.07.020, 6.07.025, 6.07.030, 6.07.040, 6.07.050, 6.07.060, 6.07.070, 6.07.080, 6.68.130, and 6.44.070 and amending section 6.08.020 all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *25. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES PRO TEM, COURT OPERATIONS, AND PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -23, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government administration; requiring the presiding judge of the municipal court to prepare a preliminary budget, providing for the appointment of judges pro tem by the presiding municipal court judge, and amending sections 1.60.050 and 1.60.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 26. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF LONG -TERM GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR: A. REFINANCING THE 1994 LTGO FOR THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER AND 1 -82 PROJECT B. FINANCING OF PHASE I OF THE SUNDOME EXPANSION PROJECT Council Member Barnett clarified that Item 26B was to finance only a portion of the cost'of the SunDome improvements. City Manager Zais noted that the City had legal authority and elected to issue the bond. He then described the benefits of doing so. Rita Anson, Budget and Finance Director, described the bond issuance plan in detail. It was noted that an interlocal agreement would be coming back to the Council for 10 380 MAY 6, 2003 approval. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -24, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds of the City in the principal sum of not to exceed $4,500,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding bonds and not to exceed $1,500,000 to finance improvements to the SunDome and providing the form and terms of the bonds. MATTSON MOVED AND GEORGE SECONDED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY GOVERNING THE MUNICIPAL BOND PROCEEDINGS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *27. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR THE POLICE AUDIONIDEO DIGITAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -25, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, approving and authorizing a Master Tax - Exempt Installment Purchase Agreement with Key Municipal Finance to finance audio /video equipment for police cars. *28. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES APPROVING THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT: A. 422 SOUTH 56TH AVENUE, 5607 AND 5703 TIETON DRIVE, REQUESTED BY RICHARD JOHNSON ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -26, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use regulation and planning and rezoning certain parcels of property located in the vicinity of 422 S. 56th Ave. and 5607 and 5703 Tieton Drive, from Two - Family Residential (R -2) to Local Business (B -2); Richard Johnson, et al., as applicants herein. B. 4202 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE REQUESTED BY RICHARD KOHAGEN ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -27, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use regulation and planning and rezoning certain parcels of property located in the vicinity of 4202 Englewood Avenue from Single - Family Residential (R -1) to Two - Family Residential (R -2); Richard Kohagen as applicant herein. 29. OTHER BUSINESS Clarification was given that the next Council packet will be issued on Friday, May 16` rather than Thursday due to a staffing shortage in the City Clerk's Office. Council Member Mattson advised that Pam Aylmer had resigned from the Bicycle /Pedestrian Committee and thanked her for her years of service. MATTSON MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPOINT FRANK HEBNER TO THE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE. 11 381 MAY 6, 2003 Council Member Mattson expressed concern about how the Congdon issue with the Growth Management Hearings Board is impacting our eligibility for the Public Works Trust Fund. He urged staff and Council to work quickly to restore the City's eligibility. • Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: Press Release from Michael Morales re: $12 Million Economic Development Incentive Available May 5 4/28/03 Press Release from Washington State Department of Transportation re: Transportation Package Brings Jobs, Safety Improvements, Congestion Relief and Economic Vitality to the Yakima Area; 4/18/03 Press Release from the Yakima Police Department re: May 6, 2003 Open House; 5/2/03 Press Release from Karen Roberts re: Availability of pamphlet, "Thinking About Filing for a Council Position ? "; Legislative Issues Update as of May 2, 2003; Agenda for the May 7, 2003 Community Review Board meeting; Agenda for the May 5, 2003 Charter Civil Service and Police & Fire Civil Service Commissions; Planning Assignments Pending as of the Week of April 15, 2003; The Yakima County Labor Economy (March 2003); Article from the April 15, 2003 Bellingham Herald, "Water, Sewer Extensions on Hold "; and Excerpt from the book, London by Peter Ackroyd, re: Suburban Dreams. 30. ADJOURNMENT • BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO MAY 20, 2003 AT 7:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR A STUDY SESSION ON SECURITY ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. l . READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: ( �_�� 03 COUNCIL EMBER DATE l a //0_) COUNCIL ME :f R DATE ATTEST: • • e, /7" CITY CLERK MARY PLACE, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 12