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Home My WebLink About06/22/2004 Special Meeting 259 SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 22, 2004 =1:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 1. RoII CaII Present: Council: Mayor Paul George, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender, Dave Edler, Neil McClure, Mary Place, Bernard Sims, and Susan Whitman Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts 2. Executive Session regarding Pending Litigation Mayor George adjourned the meeting to Executive Session for approximately 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. 3. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. V . READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY CO T IL ME : R DATE COUNC f EMBER — DATE ATTEST: dr, K iQ CITY CLERK PAUL P. GEORGE, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Karen Roberts. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 266 BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 22, 2004 - 2:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. Roll CaII Present: Council: Mayor Paul George, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender, Dave Edler, Neil McClure, Mary Place, Bernard Sims, and Susan Whitman Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Bonlender led a moment of silence in memory of two local citizens who lost their lives last week (Candy Stickel and Chelsea Heffner), followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member McClure. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentation A. Special recognition of Noe Alaniz for house fire rescue Noe Alaniz from the Street Department, was recognized for assisting with the rescue of a victim in a house fire at 403 South 4 th Street. He was presented with a Lifesaver Award and an official fire helmet to recognize his efforts. B. Special recognition of William Wright for service on the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission Bill Wright was presented a service award for 21 years of service on the Police & Fire Civil Service Commission. C. Special presentation from Dick Carmody, Eisenhower High School AP Statistics Class Richard Carmody and Samantha Giles presented the results of a survey on issues of local interest conducted by the Eisenhower High School AP Statistics class. D. Presentation regarding fireworks ban Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Fire Chief, and Joe Caruso, Code Administration Supervisor, reported on their collaborative efforts to put together a plan for emphasis patrols enforcing the fireworks ban. E. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request • Pearce Christian re: animal control issue Doug Maples, Code Enforcement and Planning Manager, reported on the complaints filed by Mr. Christian against barking dogs and the staff's response to those complaints, which is now a legal matter. 26 I JUNE 22, 2004 4. Consent Agenda Mayor George referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Item No. 7 was added to the Consent Agenda and the minutes from the June 1 Public Hearing on Stormwater were removed from the agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. SIMS MOVED AND EDLER 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 the minutes of the March 16, April 13, May 25, May 27, and June 8, 2004 Adjourned Meetings, May 18, and June 1, 2004 Business Meeting The minutes of the March 16, April 13, May 25, May 27, and June 8, 2004 Adjourned Meetings, May 18, and June 1, 2004 Business Meeting 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 Kenneth Broers, 1402 South 20 Avenue, showed a short film depicting an overflowing drainpipe at West Logan and 20 Avenues. City staff will look into the problem and report back at the next Council meeting. Bob Mason, 612 North 2 Street, registered a complaint about the train whistle that is blowing in the middle of the night on the spur track to Boise Cascade. The issue was referred to the Mayor and staff to contact Boise Cascade. PUBLIC HEARING 6. Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to assist Praeclarent- Yakima (formerly known as ResultsTel) Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that this public hearing is to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Praeclarent and authorize amendment to the 2004 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. The contract is to reimburse Praeclarent only for the training of Yakima workers. In return Praeclarent is proposing 125 full time positions by the end of the first year and to maintain that workforce each year for next five years. Sheila Black, New Vision Marketing Coordinator, said they are excited about this organization and introduced Robert Vickers, the past Manager of ClientLogic. Robert Vickers, Manager and co -owner of Praeclarent, explained that they are opening one call center in Yakima and hope for future expansion into the Lower Valley. They are expecting to be in business within the first two weeks of July. 2 262 JUNE 22, 2004 • Mayor George opened the Public Hearing No one came forward to speak. • Mayor George closed the Public Hearing The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; MCCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADO'T THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -82, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) economic development project agreement with Praeclarent- Yakima, LLC to assist with the establishment of a call center in the City of Yakima's CDBG Target Area and to authorize and approve a corresponding amendment to the 2004 One Year Action Plan for use of CDBG funds to reflect said economic development project. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *7. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of operating agreement with Northwest Farm Workers Clinic for former Senior Center building RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -83, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Operating Agreement with the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic for the purposes of operating the former Yakima Senior Center located at 602 North Fourth Street, Yakima, Washington, as a neighborhood facility to meet the needs of youth and families in the greater Yakima Area. 8. Consideration of Motion to pay balance of Clean Air Authority 2004 assessment City Manager Zais described how the assessment set by the Clean Air Authority is based on a per capita rate. Although the 2004 assessment was reduced due to budget constraints, the City provided in -kind services which would have cost the Authority more than the amount reduced. Les Ornelas, Air Pollution Control Officer, advised that the 2005 rate will be the same as 2004 although the assessment will be higher due to the increase in population. BONLENDER MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO PAY THE $1,125 STILL OWING. After further discussion the question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *9. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of agreements with: A. Chamber of Commerce RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -84, 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 economic development, citizen participation in City government, and improvement of the quality of life in Yakima. 3 263 JUNE 22, 2004 B. Fourth of July Committee RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -85, 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, 2004. *10. Consideration of Joint Resolution with Yakima County accepting Amendment No. 8 to the Air Terminal Board By -Laws regarding meeting location RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -86, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF YAKIMA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF YAKIMA approving amendment 8 to the by -laws of the Yakima Air Terminal Board. *11. Consideration of Resolution ratifying an application, and authorizing acceptance of, FAA grant agreement for reimbursement for airport projects RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -87, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY ratifying an Application for Federal Assistance and Standard DOT Title VI Assurances, and authorizing the execution and acceptance of a Grant Agreement for Federal Assistance and Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney between the Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Yakima, Washington, and the County of Yakima, Washington. *12. Consideration of Motion and Resolution authorizing emergency purchase to replace damaged controller at 40 and Lincoln Avenues RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -88, A RESOLUTION declaring an emergency regarding the intersection control equipment at 40th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with Northwest Signal Supply and any other necessary parties to repair and /or replace the intersection control equipment, video detection and cabinet at the intersection of 40 Avenue and Lincoln Avenue without calling for bids. *13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing disposal of three surplus Transit buses by formal sealed bid process RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -89, A RESOLUTION declaring three 1986 35 -foot Gillig buses surplus and authorizing their sale by means of formal sealed bids. *14. Consideration of Resolution setting date of public hearing for July 6, 2004 to consider the 2005 -2010 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -90, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2005 through 2010. The Resolution sets dates of hearings for July 6 and July 20, 2004. 4 264 JUNE 22, 2004 *15. Consideration of Resolution setting date of public hearing before the Hearing Examiner for July 22, 2004 to consider a petition to vacate the right - of -way at 804 -806 North 16 Avenue RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -91, A RESOLUTION fixing July 22, 2004 as the date for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. This hearing concerns a petition to vacate a portion of a public utility easement created by the Plat of McGlothern Home Sites No. 3 recorded in Volume "J" of Plats, Page 31, records of Yakima County, Washington. *16. Consideration of Motion to approve the appointment of members to the Council's Budget Strategy Team During discussion under "Other Business ", Mayor George announced the appointees to the Budget Strategy Team: Ron Anderson, Eileen Birge, Troy Emmons, Robert Holtfreter, Randy Johnson, Doug Picatti, Leni Skarin, Melinda Stanojevic, Cathrine Weitz, and Melody Westmoreland. *17. Set date of public hearing for August 17, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the proposed Stormwater Utility August 17, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. was set as the date of public hearing to consider the proposed legislation establishing a Stormwater Utility and fees. *18. Approval of Right -of -Way Use Permit requested by Jobil Properties (Coca Cola Bottling) to expand the parking area in vicinity of the 100 block of South 6 Avenue The Right -of -Way Use Permit requested by Jobil Properties (Coca Cola Bottling of Yakima) to use 12 feet of right -of -way on South 6 Avenue (101 & 1130 to expand their parking area) was approved. ORDINANCES *19. Second reading of Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for the purchase of a replacement Fire investigation vehicle An Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for the acquisition of a replacement Fire Investigation vehicle, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -36, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2004 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $30,000 in the 332 — Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 2004 to provide for purchase of a replacement fire investigation vehicle. 5 265 JUNE 22, 2004 *20. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for certain city employees (PACA adjustment) ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -37, AN ORDINANCE relating to City. personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 1, 2004; amending Subsections 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *21. Consideration of Legislation pertaining to purchase of used refuse packer: A. Resolution authorizing execution of interlocal agreement with Richland, Washington RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -92, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of a used automated refuse packer from the City of Richland, Washington. B. First reading of Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for the purchase of a used refuse packer (Read ordinance by title only; pass ordinance after second reading on July 6, 2004) An Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for the purchase of a used automated refuse truck from the City of Richland, Washington, was read by title only, and laid on the table until July 6, 2004 for a second reading. *22. Consideration of Legislation regarding Vanpool program: A. Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the receipt of state funds for a commute trip reduction performance grant program RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -93, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a contract between the City of Yakima and the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the receipt of state funds for a commute trip reduction performance grant program for local citizens employed by Washington Beef, Inc. B. First Reading of ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for the Vanpool program (Read ordinance by title only; pass ordinance after second reading on July 6, 2004) An Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds to provide additional vanpool services to Washington Beef in Toppenish, Washington, was read by title only, and laid on the table until July 6, 2004 for a second reading. 23. Other Business None. 6 2 6 6 JUNE 22, 2004 • Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: 6/23/04 bulletin for City After Hours in Council Chambers — The topic is "Fire Department "; Agenda for the June 23, 2004 Washington State Senate Highways & Transportation Committee meeting; Notification memo from Greg Berndt canceling the June 26, 2004 Airport Board meeting; Agenda for the June 23, 2004 Council Transit Committee meeting and minutes from the May 18, 2004 meeting; Agenda for the June 22, 2004 Council Economic Development Committee meeting ; 6/10/04 thank you letter from Amanda Enright and Barbara Masberg of Central Washington University; 6/7/02 letter from the State of Washington Office of Financial Management with the April 1, 2004 preliminary population determinations; 6/9/04 letter from Terry Hayes of the Tacoma Goodwill supplying a copy of their Annual Report; June 2004 Housing Washington publication of the Low Income Housing Institute; Article from June 16, 2004 Seattle Post- Intelligencer, "Gambling industry bankrolls Eyman "; Article from June 28, 2004 The Nation, "Rollback Wages!" supplied by Jack Lines; Article from the July 2004 Scientific American News Scan, `Leading to Lead "; and Article from the Scientific American News Scan, "Undercutting Fairness" 24. Continuation of Audience Participation (if needed) Not needed. 25. Executive Session SIMS MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO MOVE INTO TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION WITH ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO 5:30 P.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION ON WASTEWATER FACILITY PLAN/WASTEWATER CONNECTION REPORT UPDATE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 26. Adjournment Following the executive session the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY - . 41Fr 4 7.4 ot-( COU I EMBE DAT COUNCIL' BER DATE ATTEST: r /e / ' 2,5/-- I CITY CLERK AUL P. GEORGE, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 7