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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/27/2006 Business Meeting 83 BUSINESS MEETING OF THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL , JUNE 27, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. RoII CaII • Present: Council: Mayor Dave. Edler, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender, Micah Cawley, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover, Neil McClure, and Susan Whitman Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance — Council Member Ron Bonlender Council Member Bonlender gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentation A. Proclamation: B. • Appreciation to the Yakima Arts Giving Circle Council Member McClure read and presented a proclamation of appreciation to Chad and Michael Gray representing the Yakima Arts Giving Circle for their commitment to placing public art in downtown Yakima. C. Special Presentations: • Commendation of Police Officer Ryan Wisner Police Chief Granato described how Officer Ryan Wisner saved the life of an elderly man by removing him from his burning home. He presented Officer Wisner with the Police Department's Medal of Valor and a certificate. Fire Chief Mayo also acknowledged Officer Wisner's heroic efforts and presented him with a certificate. • Introduction of New Assistant Fire Marshall Jim Fuehrer Police Detective Fuehrer was introduced as the new Assistant Fire Marshall. He will provide a link between the Police and Fire Departments in arson investigations. 1 84 JUNE 27, 2006 D. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request: • Response to Sandy Massong - Lloyd's concerns Doug Maples provided a response to the concerns Ms. Lloyd expressed at an earlier council meeting regarding fencing and weeds on the Congdon property. The weeds were not in such a condition that would cause the City to initiate abatement procedures, and the City does not have any codes regulating fencing materials. E. Appointments to Council Boards and Commissions None F. • Public Facilities District WHITMAN MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO REAPPOINT RICHARD OSTRANDER TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD FOR A FOUR -YEAR TERM. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. • Air Terminal Board This item was removed from the agenda. 4. Consent agenda Mayor Edler 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. 9 was added to the Consent Agenda and Items Nos. 15, 16 and 19 were removed. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. McCLURE MOVED AND BONLENDER 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 28, 2006 and April 4, 2006 Adjourned Meetings; April 18, 2006 Business Meeting; April 17, 2006 and April 19, 2006 Closed Record Appeal Hearings The minutes of the March 28, 2006 and April 4, 2006 Adjourned Meetings; April 18, 2006 Business Meeting; April 17, 2006 and April 19, 2006 Closed Record Appeal Hearings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 2 • 85 JUNE 27, 2006 5. Audience Participation Josh Jeffries, Apple Valley Kiwanis, introduced David Severson and Gailon Gentry, who spoke about their Club's fund - raising efforts, and presented the City with a $10,000 contribution for the construction of a skateboard park at Kiwanis Park. Gisella Rigby told Council about a problem with a drainpipe located in front of her residence, which floods her property when there is a rain or snowfall. The Mayor said that staff would have a response to her concern at the next meeting. Mary McDaniels spoke about vandalism and attempted break -ins that occurred in the vicinity of Track 29. She urged Council to develop a plan to curb the crime in downtown (and all over Yakima). She also complimented the new Downtown Ambassadors. (Council will proceed to the agenda items under City Manager Report; however, at 7 :00 p.m., Council will consider intergovernmental items, if requested, conduct the public hearings and then resume discussion of any agenda item not considered prior to the hearings.) PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Closed Record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on a rezone request by United Builders of Washington, Inc. for property located at 101 North Naches Avenue Doug Maples, Code Administration and Planning Manager, reviewed the purpose of the closed record public hearing concerning the rezone of property at 101 North Naches Avenue from B -1 to CBD. The applicant wishes to use the property for a performing arts center in conjunction with a wine center /bistro. The Hearing Examiner approved the application with three conditions, primarily about the permitting process. • Mayor Edler opened the closed record public hearing No citizen came forward to speak to this issue. • Mayor Edler closed the closed record public hearing JOHNSON MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECTED STAFF TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 3 86 JUNE 27, 2006 7. Second Public hearing to consider: A. Adoption of the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for years 2007 to 2012, and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (see resolution) B. Amendment of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the adopted Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) (see resolution) Brett Sheffield, Acting City Engineer, stated this is the second of two public hearings to review the Six Year Transportation Plan. Several projects were added following the June 6, 2006 hearing, and it is not too late to add projects or make changes or corrections. Council Member Bonlender referenced #64, citywide alleys and asked if there is a goal for completing a certain number of alleys per year. City Manager Zais responded that staff would make it a priority and look at REET money in the 2007 budget to fund it. A discussion ensued regarding the notification from the State Department of Transportation regarding a proposed toll on the east/west connection project on 1 -90, which Council Member Johnson did not support. City Manager Zais stated that staff would look at representation for that issue. • Mayor Edler opened the public hearing Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9 Street, inquired about her request at the last hearing to include an eastside canal pathway project. She was assured it was added and provided a copy of the project list. • Mayor Edler closed the public hearing The City Clerk read the resolution for Item A by title; JOHNSON MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. • RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -93, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2007 through 2012 for the construction of streets and arterials streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The City Clerk read the resolution for Item B by title; McCLURE MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -94, 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 2007 through 2012. 4 87 JUNE 27, 2006 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 8. Report on proposed Downtown Housing Area Designation Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, described the Downtown Housing Area Designation program offered by the State that would encourage permanent downtown housing by providing a property tax incentive to the •owner. Permanent housing in the downtown would promote safety, stability and vitality within the designated area. The City Council would have to define a boundary and then hold a public hearing on this concept. The Council Economic Development Committee has reviewed this program and recommended bringing it forward to Council. He introduced Gary Bodenstab, a housing developer from Tacoma. Gary Bodenstab said that this program was offered to buyers of condos in Tacoma in their downtown area. As an incentive to get them in the downtown environment they offered a property tax abatement for ten years. He wants to do this in Yakima. Jon Christoffersen, Director of Communications, Committee for Downtown Yakima, spoke about his experience living in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. People living downtown will create better support of businesses in the downtown area. John Finke, National Development Council, stated his firm works equal parts in housing and in economic development. He said similar programs have worked well in Tacoma and Vancouver. Those two cities were in similar situations as Yakima is now; wanting to revitalize their downtown by creating jobs in small businesses as well as in housing. JOHNSON MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING AND SCHEDULE A DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING. After a brief discussion regarding the proposed boundary, which could be changed, and on the timeline for Mr.. Bodenstab's proposal for converting the former Bon Marche building into condominiums, the question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. *9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of professional services contract with GR Dohrn for environmental planning services RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -95, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Consultant Agreement for Professional Services with GR Dohrn & Associates, to provide professional assistance to the City of Yakima Planning Division. 5 88 JUNE 27, 2006 *10. Consideration of a Resolution ratifying approval of permit issued to Eagle Fireworks for public display of fireworks held at the Yakima County Stadium on June 24, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -96, A RESOLUTION granting a public fireworks display permit to Eagle Fireworks on behalf of the Yakima County Stadium, Yakima Bears baseball. *11. Consideration of Resolutions granting a permit for public display of fireworks to: A. Eagle Fireworks for July 1 and 8, 2006 events at Yakima County Stadium RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -97, A RESOLUTION granting a public fireworks display permit to Eagle Fireworks on behalf of the Yakima County Stadium, Yakima Bears baseball. B. Western Display Fireworks for July 4, 2006 event at the State Fair Park RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -98, A RESOLUTION granting a public fireworks display permit to Western Display Fireworks on behalf of the Yakima 4 of July Committee. *12. Consideration of a Resolution declaring two 1987 Gillig Phantom 29- passenger buses surplus and authorizing the sale of these buses to Asotin County Public Transportation Benefit Area RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -99, A RESOLUTION declaring two 1987 Gillig Phantom 29- passenger buses surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima Transit Division and authorizing the sale of these vehicles to Asotin County Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA). *13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Yakima Valley Community College for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program support services RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -100, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC), for the purpose of providing, through its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, volunteer support to senior citizens within the City of Yakima. *14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution and submittal of a grant/loan application to Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification fund for the Nob Hill -Fair Avenue (Fiesta Foods) improvement project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -101, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a grant and loan application with Yakima County for funding from the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) 6 89 JUNE 27, 2006 Fund for infrastructure improvements necessary for the Nob Hill -Fair Avenue (Fiesta Foods) Improvement Project. 15. Consideration of a Resolution approving the sale of land to Washington State Department of Transportation for improvements to SR -24 and authorizing execution of necessary documents Council Member Lover asked in which fund would the $86,000 revenue be placed, and could it be used for the Safe Communities program? City Manager Zais said_it would have to go back to the City utility that owns the property. The City Clerk read the resolution by title; McCLURE MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -102, A RESOLUTION approving the sale of portions of Yakima County Assessor's Parcel No. 191329 - 41400, 191329 -41404 and 191329- 41406, which parcels are located southeast of the State Route 82 and State Route 24 interchange, Yakima, Washington, the legal descriptions of which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit "A ", for use by the State of Washington for road construction and improvements, and directing and authorizing Russell H. Gilbert of Lyon, Weigand & Gustafson PS, counsel for the City of Yakima, to execute a Stipulated Judgment and Decree of Appropriation for the appropriation of said property by the State of Washington substantially in the form as attached hereto as Exhibits "B ", and to take any additional actions and execute any additional documents that may be necessary or appropriate relating to the sale of said property. 16. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of a grant agreement with the State of Washington Employment Security Department for a team -based AmeriCorps community project for youth Council Member Lover sought clarification on the partnership with the Southeast Community Center as it relates to this agreement. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, and Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Division Manager, provided additional information on this agreement. Both OIC and the City submitted an application to Americorps and they asked that we partner together on one grant for after school programs. Council Member Johnson asked if he needed to recuse himself from this discussion because he is a member of the OIC Board. City Manager Zais stated that would not be necessary because the contract is not with 01C, but with the Washington State Employment Security Department, and Mr. Johnson would not directly benefit from the agreement. The City Clerk read the resolution by title; BONLENDER MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -103, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Grant Agreement Between the City of Yakima and the State of Washington Employment Security Department for a team -based AmeriCorps Project. *17. Set date of public meeting for July 11, 2006 to consider final plat approval for Phase 5 of the Plat of Cottonwood Grove 90 JUNE 27, 2006 July 11, 2006 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the final plat approval for Phase 5 of the Plat of Cottonwood Grove. ORDINANCES *18. Consideration of an Ordinance adopting the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve the rezone of property at 1708 South 16 Avenue, requested by DH Construction and Development, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -25, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located in the vicinity of 1708 South 16 Avenue from Two - Family Residential (R -2) to Professional Business (B -1) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same, DH Construction & Development, Inc., being identified as the applicant herein. 19. First reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 Budget in the Capitol Theatre Construction Fund to provide for roof replacement (Read ordinance only at this meeting; second reading scheduled 7- 11 -06) Council Member Lover asked if the contract could be rebid since the original $80,000 bid is now estimated to be $200,000. Steve Caffery, Executive Director of the Capitol Theatre, explained that when they put in a new HVAC system, they noticed a leak and discovered the roof needed to be replaced. The project has not been let for bid yet; this is to fund the architectural agreement to develop the specifications and manage the project. An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds to provide for roof replacement at the Capitol Theatre, was read by title only, and laid on the table until July 11, 2006 for a second reading. *20. First reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 budget in the Arterial Street Fund to provide for reimbursable costs related to two (2) federal enhancement grants for the William O. Douglas Heritage Trail Program including bridge restoration and trailheads (Read ordinance only at this meeting; second reading scheduled 7- 11 -06) An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds to provide for reimbursable costs related to two (2) federal enhancement grants for the William O. Douglas Heritage Trail Program including bridge restoration and trailheads, was read by title only, and laid on the table until July 11, 2006 for a second reading. 8 91 JUNE 27, 2006 *21. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for the Healthy Families Initiative An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for the Healthy Families Initiative, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -26, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation within the 127 — Community Services Fund and other various funds for expenditure during 2006 to provide for the "Greater Yakima Valley Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Community Demonstration Initiative" child support enforcement demonstration project. *22. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for payment to Yakima County for 96 Avenue annexation An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for costs related to street improvements within the 96 Avenue Annexation area, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -27 AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $39,095 within the 000 — General Fund for expenditure during 2006 to provide for costs related to an interlocal agreement with Yakima County for street improvement made within the 96 Avenue Annexation area. *23. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating • funds to purchase grant- funded fire safety puppetry program "Safety Troupe" equipment and supplies An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds to purchase grant- funded fire prevention puppetry education equipment, known as "Safety Troupe ", previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -28, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $3,000 within the 000 — General Fund, Fire Department, for expenditure during 2006 to purchase grant- funded fire prevention education equipment. 24. Other Business Council Member McClure reported on a presentation on the development of communities (specifically, code development of communities) he attended at AWC and asked staff to contact that presenter and bring back information on development standards for aesthetics. Council Member Cawley asked about the delay in installing the water play equipment at Miller Park. Chris Waarvick explained the delay, which started with a five -to -six week delay from the manufacturer. 9 92 JUNE 27, 2006 • Mayor Edler asked for information about a letter forwarded from the airport board regarding the WaI -Mart issue. City Manager Zais responded that the issue is still under review by the Hearing Examiner. After the Hearing Examiner makes his recommendation, Council will set a date of public hearing to reconsider this issue; most likely the hearing date will be set to be heard by Council sometime in early-to- mid September. Council Member Lover requested an updated estimate for the railroad grade separation project. Lynne Kittelson provided additional information to Council Member Cawley about the woman who approached him concerning the delay of the water play toys at Miller Park. • Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: • 6/20/06 City of Yakima News Release re: Main Leak in the General -308 Irrigation System; and Planning Division Assignments as of June 27, 2006. 25. Approximately 9:00 p.m. -- Adjournment to July 8, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at the Convention Center for Council workshop; then to July 11, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. for a Study Session regarding the Yakima Safe Community Action Plan . McCLURE MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO JULY 8, 2006 AT 8:30 A.M. AT THE CONVENTION CENTER FOR COUNCIL WORKSHOP; THEN TO JULY 11, 2006 AT 8:30 A.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION REGARDING THE YAKIMA SAFE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY h r �� COUNCIL MEMBER D ATE /7.--/ze (.4-,,,&—,Ai ,--, II. 7- oe COUNCIL M ,)4..E? - ER DATE ATTEST: 1 J. ( r// - • CITY CLERK DAVID EDLER, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Karen Roberts. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 10