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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/2004 Business Meeting 324 BUSINESS MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 - 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 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 Mayor George led a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Bonlender. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentation A. Presentation by Bob Hall regarding TRANSaction Corridor Revitalization Because Mr. Hall wasn't available, Council Member Place gave a brief report. The Department of Transportation, Council of Governments, City of Yakima, Yakima County, and Union Gap came together to look at how we might improve the way we look as a community. It is the TRANSaction Committee's goal to clean up the 1 -82 corridor. She announced an open house to be held at the Arboretum September 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to talk about how to do that. This is a pilot project looking at many potentials such as pedestrian and bike pathways THAT join the corridor together. She displayed other ideas they are working on for the corridor revitalization and requested the public get involved in helping with designs and plans. B. Special recognition of Tom Sellsted for GIS Program Rick Pettyjohn, Information Systems Manager, presented to the City, and to Tom Sellsted, a special achievement award from ESRI, the largest vendor of software development tools in the world. This is a prestigious award as they issue it to only .1% of their customer base. Yakima was also recognized as among the top ten websites. This achievement resulted from the work of Tom Sellsted. Mr. Pettyjohn also recognized the efforts of City employees Jill Ballard and Joan Davenport. Brian Schaeffer, Deputy Fire Chief, spoke about a recent speaking tour where he presented our dispatch technology and audiences were amazed. On behalf of the Fire Department, he presented Tom with an award for recognition of excellence and dedication and spoke of how this technology equates to lives saved. SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 3 2 5 C. Presentation for Apple Valley Kiwanis contribution to City for skateboard park to be located in eastside of Yakima David Severtson, President of Apple Valley Kiwanis, gave background information on the idea of building a skateboard park on the east side of town. Their goal is for it to be similar to the one at Chesterley Park, in conjunction with City parks and at a high visibility location. They have met with the Citizens Committee for Community Development Block Grant funds and have a request in to the City Council for $25,000 of CDBG money. That amount would help with the initial design and architecture and be an impetus for a serious fund raising drive and matching money. He presented Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, with a check for $2,000. Mrs. Nichols accepted the money and said that Kiwanis has a long history of partnering with Parks and the community in supporting youth programs and community improvements. A skate park would blend nicely with the development of upper Kiwanis Park. She said that to build a skate park like Chesterley would cost about $250,000 although they have been looking into a modular wooden one that fits well in our climate and would hopefully cost less. Council Member Bonlender suggested a motion be made to earmark $25,000 of CDBG money for the skate board park development on the next Council agenda. After discussion about the proper budget process, it was the consensus of Council to refer the issue to the Council Neighborhood Development Committee. D. Presentation of Yard of the Month awards Following a short video of the yards -of- the - month, Lynne Quesenbury announced the winners and Mayor George presented them each with a certificate and memento. This was the conclusion of the Yard of the Month Program for 2004. Council District 1 Helen Schaefer, 402 S. 69 Avenue Council District 3 Jose Aguilera, 507 S. 4 Council District 4 Alex Galindo, 8 S. 28 Avenue Special Citation Yakima Neighborhood Health Services,'12 S. 8 Street E. Proclamation • Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Week Council Member Whitman read a proclamation declaring September 19 -25, 2004 as Deaf and Hard of Hearing Week in the City of Yakima. Robert Vizzini, Director of Southeast Washington Service Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing located in Pasco, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the deaf community. • Credit Union Week Mayor George read a proclamation declaring September 13 -17, 2004 as Credit Union Week and encouraged everyone to participate in the credit union week activities. 2 • 326 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 F. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request • Bob Mason's inquiry re: Boise Cascade Spur Line late night train whistles Sofia Mabee, Assistant City Attorney, reported that staff found no legislation prohibiting the blowing of the train whistle on the railroad spur. In order to turn that spur into a quiet zone, expensive safety improvements would have to be made. 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. 11 was removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. SIMS MOVED AND McCLURE 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 May 11, 2004 Adjourned meeting, June 22, 2004 Special and Adjourned meetings, August 3, 2004 Business meeting, August 10, 2004 Adjourned meeting, August 17, 2004 Business and Adjourned meetings and August 24, 2004 Adjourned meeting The minutes of the May 11, 2004 Adjourned meeting, June 22, 2004 Special and Adjourned meetings, August 3, 2004 Business meeting, August 10, 2004 Adjourned meeting, August 17, 2004 Business and Adjourned meetings and August 24, 2004 Adjourned 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 (Up to 30 minutes. Additional time may be devoted under Other Business if needed) Mike Murphy, 4411 Snow Mountain Road, complimented the weekend's Hot Shots basketball tournament. He said he was in favor of a skate park on the eastside of town. He encouraged more advertising be done on Yakima's involvement in events such as wine tours. He was advised that the City's contract with the Visitors and Convention Bureau provides significant resources to promote Yakima with funding from the hotel /motel tax. Janet White spoke to the Council about a number of items: - damage claims she has submitted -motel taxes, what is the money spent on and could she be reimbursed -where could she get extra money - concern about city's ability to feed and house people in the event of an emergency She was referred to the Office of Neighborhood Development for guidance. 3 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 3 27 Dave Edler, 1504 South 34 Avenue, spoke about his frustration with the Congdon/Wal -Mart issue. He took exception to the most recent article in the Yakima Herald Republic and clarified that the City is working hard to end this dilemma. He suggested that the Neighborhood for Responsible Development (NRFD) and Congdon need to stop positioning and allow something to be done. PUBLIC HEARING 6. Public hearing to consider TWM Rentals Annexation of property in vicinity of S. 80 Avenue and West Nob Hill Blvd. (See ordinance annexing property) Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that this annexation is for 3 1 4 acres at the southwest corner of the intersection of 80 Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard. The Council approved initiation of the annexation and the County Boundary Review Board approved it on August 3rd This is the final hearing. • Mayor George opened the public hearing No one came forward to speak • • Mayor George closed the public hearing • The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; SIMS MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -52, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima and zoning said property, effective October 10, 2004. (TWM Rentals Annexation) CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 7. Approval of the Police Department 2003 Annual Report Chief Granato thanked Council for the opportunity to serve the city and also thanked Roy Willson who acted as interim chief until September of last year. Council members complimented the report and spoke about the high performance level of the Police Department in spite of budget cuts. City Manager Zais commented on the Department's excellent presentation to the Council Budget Strategy Team and the extraordinary job the Chief is doing. PLACE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. Report from Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) regarding outside agency monitoring policies Bill Cobabe, ONDS Manager, explained the methods used for monitoring whether outside agencies receiving CBDG funds are accomplishing their program goals. ONDS meets with them prior to signing a contract to explain the requirements of 4 3228 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 the program, such as reporting and record keeping. They then meet with them at least once during the course of the contract, on a drop -in basis, to see that they are delivering. They meet with them again at the end of the contract period to monitor their documentation. Nationwide HUD has asked all to develop a method to make sure these services meet the goals of the block grant program and the City Council. The system ONDS has come up with will be included in the consolidated plan. It is a system of accountability using a logic model (recommended by HUD) that allows them to move from the community identified goals to identifying programs, delivering the service, and tying it back into accomplishing the goal. This will allow ONDS to say they heard what is needed from the public and the City Council, designed programs to meet those needs, received approval, and then implemented the programs. Council Member Sims asked for the CBDG Committee to look at available 2004 money to possibly be put toward the requested $25,000 for the eastside skate park. 9. Approval of the Right -of -Way Use Permit for parking on planting strip between W. Lincoln Avenue and W. "b" St. on the west side of 6th Avenue, requested by Carl Rizzo Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, pointed out that this applicant came to the Council previously but there was confusion with his application. They have since reviewed it with him and are now comfortable with it. PLACE MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE RIGHT -OF- WAY USE PERMIT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of contract with Provident Services for transit travel training services for clients with special needs RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -135 A RESOLUTION authorizing a Transit Travel Training Service Agreement with Provident Services for those with special needs. 11. Consideration of Resolution declaring six 1999 El Dorado Transit buses surplus and authorizing their sale to Ben Franklin Transit Council`Member McClure took the opportunity to explain that these buses were purchased in 1999 and, although they served well, there were problems with them due to the physical set up for the drivers. There has been a request by Ben Franklin Transit to purchase them. It is the City's intent to replace them with another community's large buses for approximately $3,000 a piece and better serve both the riders and drivers. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -136, A RESOLUTION declaring six (6) 1999 Eldorado buses surplus and authorizing the sale of up to six (6) buses to Ben Franklin Transit in Richland, Washington. 5 32:9 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 *12. Consideration of Resolution declaring various city properties as surplus and authorizing sale by auction RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -137, A RESOLUTION declaring the attached list of property surplus and authorizing the sale of said confiscated property and surplus property owned by the City. *13. Consideration of Resolution setting date of public hearing to create a sewer local improvement district for property in the vicinity of North 69 Avenue and Englewood Terrace RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -138, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement sewer district in the vicinity of North 69 Avenue extending north to Englewood Terrace and setting date of public hearing for October 5, 2004. *14. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of HOME CHDO grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -139, A RESOLUTION approving a $67,000 grant request from 2004 federal HOME funds to Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity to construct two (2) single - family homes located within the target area and authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute all necessary grant documents, including a grant agreement, between the City of Yakima and Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity. ORDINANCES *15. Consideration of legislation approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement settlement with IAF, PERS /Dispatch employees: A. Resolution authorizing execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -140, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of Yakima to execute collective bargaining agreements for calendar years 2004, 2005, and 2006 with the International Association of Firefighters (Fire PERS and Public Safety Communications), AFL -CIO. B. Ordinance amending the Classification and Compensation Plan ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -53, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective 10/10/04; amending Subsections 2.20.110A and 2.20.110F, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *16. Second Reading of Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for operation of SECC for last six months in 2004 An Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for operation of SECC for the last six months in 2004 previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. , 6 330 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -54, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2004 budget for the City of Yakima and making an appropriation of $50,000 within the 131 -Parks and Recreation Operating Fund for expenditure during 2004 to continue operations of the Southeast Community Center. *17. First reading of Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds in the Parks and Recreation Division for program expenses (no action required; second reading scheduled 9/21/04) • An ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for program expenses, was read by title only, and laid on the table until September 21, 2004 for a second reading. 18. Consideration of appointments to: A. Yakima Hotel and Motel Commission Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, advised that the Yakima Hotel and Motel Commission appointing committee is recommending Jay Wilgen of the Red Lion and Wanda Riel of Clarion Hotels to fill the City's voting positions on the committee. They are also recommending Council Member Whitman be the council representative as a non - voting member. He explained the make -up of the committee as five voting members plus four elected officials. PLACE MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO APPOINT JAY WILGEN AND WANDA RIEL TO THE HOTEUMOTEL COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. PLACE MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPOINT SUSAN WHITMAN TO REPRESENT COUNCIL ON THAT COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Airport Board Bob Clem, Airport Manager, spoke highly about Fred lraola's service on the Airport Board and in the community. SIMS MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO APPOINT BILL WHEELER TO THE AIRPORT BOARD POSITION BEING VACATED BY FRED IRAOLA. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 19. Other Business City Manager Zais commented about the Stormwater packet distributed to Council saying they were endeavoring to work toward regionalization and unification of the stormwater utility. Also in the packet was a proposed letter for the Mayor's signature to present to the County Commissioners requesting a unified joint ordinance. Council Member Sims asked if a study session was needed to understand this noting that once it is put into place "we're going to have to live with it for the rest of our lives ". It was the consensus of Council that another study session was not necessary and that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem should meet with the County Commissioners to advise them of the Council's desire for a regional entity. 7 331 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 20. Executive Session regarding pending and prospective litigation, collective bargaining, and disposition of property (allow approximately 45 minutes) PLACE MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY WITH ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO 7:00 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON WASTEWATER FACILITY PLAN AND CONNECTION CHARGE, THEN TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2004 AT 8 :30 A.M. AT THE HARMAN CENTER FOR COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION, THEN TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR STUDY SESSION ON WATER COST OF SERVICE AND RATE STUDY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 21. Adjournment Following the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY % COUNCIL ' BER / DATE CO CIL ME B" DATE ATTEST: cK CITY CLERK PAUL P. GEORGE, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 1 8