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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/2005 Business Meeting 185. CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 5, 2005 - 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: Ray Paolella, City Attorney and Acting City Manager, and City Clerk Roberts 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Edler gave an Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member McClure. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentations Mayor George introduced Ryan Huibregtse, a Chamber of Commerce sponsored job shadow from Wapato High School, and presented him with an official City pin. Cathy Rathbone, Summitview Library, thanked Council for the proclamation read at the last Council meeting. She advised Council about the Elizabeth I national traveling exhibit displayed at the Summitview branch until August 5 and spoke about other related events being held during this time. Mayor George presented certificates of appreciation to Reverend Gordie Berg to distribute to the volunteers from several Evangelical churches who assisted in the June 18, 2005 clean up project. 143 volunteers, including Council Member Edler, donated a total of 700 hours to pick up 12 tons of garbage from alleys and vacant Tots, and cleaned up graffiti and low- income senior citizens' yards. Council Member Bonlender announced that this coming weekend, July 8 and 9, is the second Cruise - The -Ave event in conjunction with the Low Riders being in town. In addition, the Folk Life Festival will be held in Franklin Park. A. Proclamations Mayor George read a proclamation in appreciation and congratulations to Farm Workers' Clinic for its new Lincoln Avenue Medical /Dental Center. Glenn Cassidy accepted the proclamation and invited Council Members to attend their Open House scheduled for next Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. 186 JULY 5, 2005 B. Special recognition to Brian Schaeffer, Deputy Fire Chief Fire Chief Dennis Mayo praised Deputy Fire Chief Schaeffer for his accomplishments during the past two years of employment and stated Deputy Chief Schaeffer was leaving to be the assistant fire chief in Spokane. Deputy Schaeffer commented it is with regret that he is leaving, but he found employment in the same area where his wife is now employed. C. Citizen service requests — none D. Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions (if any) - none 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. 12B was deferred 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 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 February 1, 2005 Adjourned meeting and the May 11, 2005 Special meeting The minutes of the February 1, 2005 Adjourned meeting and the May 11, 2005 Special 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 No citizen came forward to speak at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Second of two public hearings to consider: A. Resolution adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for years 2006 through 2011 and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan B. Resolution amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the adopted Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Kay Adams, City Engineer, advised that the list was amended to add the projects discussed at the last hearing. At the request of Council Member Place, it was the general consensus to add two projects to the list: 1) Intersection improvements to 34 Avenue and River Road, and 2) Street improvements to Englewood Avenue, 24` -40` Avenues. In response to Council Member Edler's question regarding the 2 1.87,. JULY 5, 2005 inclusion of grade separation projects on Mead and Washington, Mr. Adams stated they were added at the suggestion of the Freight Mobility Board and State legislators. • Mayor George opened the public hearing There were no citizens wishing to comment on this issue. • Mayor George closed the public hearing The City Clerk read Resolution A by title. McCLURE MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AMENDED PROGRAM LIST. • The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -105, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2006 through 2011 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The City Clerk read Resolution B by title. SIMS MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -106, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital facilities Element to incorporate the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the period of 2006 through 26011. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *7. Approval of the 2004 Annual Police Department Report The 2004 Annual Police Department Report was approved. 8. Consideration of Resolution regarding litter abatement enforcement by the Community Review Board Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director, introduced this item by stating this resolution acknowledges that Council chooses to expand, not the legal role, but the Community Review Board's (CRB) role to look at litter enforcement issues. Joe Caruso, Supervising Code Inspector, responded to Council's questions regarding the frequency of the CRB's meetings (shouldn't increase), coordination with Refuse on litter problems involving apartment dumpsters, and the door hanger program, which he considers a successful code compliance venture. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. BONLENDER MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -107, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, authorizing and directing the City of Yakima Community Review Board and the City of Yakima Division of Code Administration to identify and implement more effective means of controlling unlawful litter in the City of Yakima, including the use of educational 3 1aa JULY 5, 2005 materials, community outreach efforts, coordination of volunteer assistance, and notices of possible violation to persons who cause or allow unlawful litter to accumulate on property within the City of Yakima. 9. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution and submission of an application for an SIED grant/loan for the Yakima Air Park at McAllister Field Council Member Place commented that she thought the Airport could get a 100% grant (rather than a grant/loan combination) if the County applies to the SIED Board for grant, instead of the City sponsoring the application. Michael Morales, responded that after speaking with Mr. Taylor, Commissioner Leita, and Dave McFadden, they felt the County would have to meet the same requirements that the City would have in pursuing funds, in terms of collateral. Council Member Place reported that other County- sponsored programs received 100% grants. Mr. Morales commented that if the City were to use this source of funds, the County, as co -owner still has to authorize the Airport Board to incur debt and they would be liable for half of the payments. Buck Taylor, Airport Manager, stated the application was written and requested through the City; however, he would gladly accept a full grant if it is possible. City Attorney Paolella suggested the resolution could be amended to state that the City Manager's authorization to execute the grant and loan application is subject to there first being an investigation about the potential for full grant funding. The City Clerk read the Resolution by title; SIMS MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. PLACE MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO STATE THAT THE CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AND LOAN APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO THERE FIRST BEING AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR FULL GRANT FUNDING. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The question was called for a vote on the motion as amended. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Taylor gave a brief report on the current and potential development activities at the Airport. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -108, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit grant and loan application with Yakima County for funding from the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Fund for infrastructure improvements necessary for the Yakima Air Park at McAllister Field. The City Manager's authorization to execute the grant and loan application is subject to there first being an investigation about the potential for full grant funding. *10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with VMS for value engineering services related to the grade separation project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -109, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services agreement with Value Management Strategies, Inc., for value engineering services regarding the City of Yakima Grade Separation Project. 4 1.89 JULY 5, 2005 *11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of collective bargaining agreement for Fire PERS /Public Safety Communications RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -110, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute amendments to the collective bargaining agreements for calendar years 2004, 2005, and 2006 with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 469, AFL -CIO (Public Safety Dispatches and Lead Dispatchers and PERS Fire Department Employees and 9 -1 -1 Calltakers). 12. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of agreements with: *A. Sunfair Association RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -111, 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. Chamber of Commerce This item was deferred. ORDINANCES 13. Consideration of Ordinance adjusting the rate of compensation for members of the City Council Assistant City Attorney Paul McMurray stated that this ordinance reflects the results of Council's discussion at the previous meeting. There is a distinction in the ordinance between the effective dates for the at -large council members and the district council members because state law prohibits a salary increase mid -term. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. EDLER MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. Council Member Whitman agreed that an increase in compensation is needed; however, she disagreed with the figures in the ordinance. She argued that the compensation is close to Seattle's and Everett's pay; and while the population is close to Federal Way's, the assessed valuation for Yakima is much lower than Federal Way's. WHITMAN MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO COMPENSATE THE MAYOR AT THE RATE OF $1375, THE ASSISTANT MAYOR AT $1175, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AT $1075 PER MONTH. Council Member Edler spoke in favor of the original motion, as did Mayor George. Council Member Bonlender spoke in support of the amendment, stating this issue could be reviewed in another two years. The question was called for a vote on the motion to amend. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote: Edler, George and Sims voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the motion, as amended. The motion carried by 5 -2 roll call vote; Edler and Sims voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -35, AN ORDINANCE relating to the salaries of elected officials; increasing the salaries of elected officials; and amending Section 2.20.094 of Chapter 2.20 of the City Municipal Code. 5 190 JULY 5, 2005 *14. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to change Swan Avenue to a one -way street between 15 and 16 Avenues and to prohibit left - turns at North 16 Avenue ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -36, AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of Traffic and Rules of the road within Yakima City Limits, amending Section 9.50.290, One -Way Streets, of Chapter 9.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *15. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to restrict parking on the north side of King Street, west of S. 1 Street to accommodate request of the County Sheriff ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -37, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; creating and defining an area for restricting parking on King Street in the vicinity of South First Street, and amending Section 9.50.050, all of the Yakima Municipal Code. *16. Second reading of Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds to the EMS Fund from the Legends Casino Grant An Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds to purchase grant- funded emergency communication equipment, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -38, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2005 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $5,000 within the 150 — Emergency Services Fund for expenditure during 2005 to purchase grant - funded emergency communication equipment *17. Second reading of Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating State funds to the CBD Capital Improvement Fund for the Yakima Avenue and Front Street improvement projects An Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds for the renovation of public walkways in the Downtown area, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -39, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2005 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $4,790,000 within the 321 — Central Business District Improvement Fund for expenditure during 2005 to provide for renovation of public walkways in the Downtown area. 18. Other Business Council Member Place announced that she would not seek another term of office, citing her desire to spend more time with her family. 6 JULY 5, 2005 191 • Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: Articles from the June 24, 2005 Yakima - Herald Republic re: "Proposed hiking trail would wind from Yakima to Rainier" and the June 26, 2005 The Seattle Times, "Hiking path to Zink city to mountain trail "; Washington State Jail Industries Board — 2004 Offender Work Report; and Planning Division Assignments Pending as of July 5, 2005. 19. Executive Session regarding pending litigation (allow approximately 40 minutes) McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION, FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 12, 2005 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 20. Adjournment to July 12, 2005 at 7:30 a.m. for a Study Session to review options updating the City of Yakima urban growth area boundaries and proposed interlocal cooperative agreement between the City of Yakima, Yakima County, Moxee and Terrace Heights Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. i _ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ` 6 VC COUNCI / BER DATE 0. CI_ ■ BER 'ATE ATTEST: k .o.,"— ,d / ' / 4 1 /- CITY CLERK PAUL P. GEORGE, MAYO Minutes prepared by Karen Roberts. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • 7