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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/2006 Business Meeting 158 BUSINESS MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 - 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. Roll Call Present: Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender, Micah Cawley, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover, and Neil McClure, and Susan Whitman (after 5:22 p.m.) Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore 2. Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining and Pending Litigation McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND PENDING LITIGATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The Executive Session adjourned at 5:58 p.m. . 6:00 P.M. - PUBLIC SESSION 1. Roll Call 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 Moore 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Bonlender gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentation A. Proclamations: • American Lung Association of Washington's Centennial Celebration Day Mayor Edler read a proclamation declaring September 12, 2006 as Washington's Centennial Celebration Day. Leslie Benoit, Regional Director for the American Lung Association in Washington, accepted the proclamation. B. Special Presentations 1. Barge /Chestnut Neighborhood Association Walt Ranta, 5 S. 32 Ave, President of the Association, said all members came to present a nomination of the Barge area as a historic district. The designation will give tax incentives to those who work on their homes. 159 SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 Gary Forrest, 3011 Barge Street, Chairman of the Barge /Chestnut Association Traffic Committee, said they are working on a traffic - calming plan. JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO BEGIN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS TO NOMINATE THE BARGE NEIGHBORHOOD AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 2. 2006 Incubator Partner of the Year Luz Bazan- Gutierrez recognized the City and staff for the work done with regard to the incubator program. In 2005, with assistance of City of Yakima staff, they generated $25,000 in grant funds to be used as matching dollars for state funds and they were able to acquire $75,000 for expansion of the Incubator Program. 3. 30 - year City of Yakima Service Award to Alvie Maxey Dave Brown, Water & Irrigation Manager, introduced Alvie Maxey who was recognized for thirty years of service with the City. Mayor Edler presented him with a service award. C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request • Response to Mike Hunnel regarding ADA concerns and code enforcement legal issues Doug Maples, Planning and Code Enforcement Manager, said that, of the 19 properties alleged to be in violation, each had the correct number of parking spaces and the correct number of disabled parking spaces for the time they were built. However, some of the signs were missing and two sites had to have spaces re- striped to meet the requirements. Nearly 100 hours have been spent investigating these 19 sites as they had to investigate when the building was constructed and what the requirements were at that time. Mr. Maples read a letter from one of the into the record that asked Mr. Hunnel to please make sure his complaints are valid before reporting violations. Jeff Cutter, Assistant City Attorney, confirmed that he has worked with Doug Maples and Sheryl Smith (ADA Coordinator) and believes the City is doing what it needs to do to comply with the requirements. He has also met with Mr. Hunnel on what the requirements are and has explained that it is the building code and not the ADA that are applicable. D. Appointments to Council Boards and Commissions None • E. Council Committee Meeting Reports 1. Transportation Planning Committee 2. Community Relations Committee 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. Items Nos. 7B, C, and D, 17A, B, and C, and Item 19A were put 2 160 SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 on consent. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. WHITMAN 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 June 6, 2006 Business Meeting The minutes of the June 6, 2006 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 Sandy Massong - Lloyd, 5501 W. Arlington, complained that the barbed wire fencing across from her house is a safety issue. She doesn't agree that the City isn't able to do anything. She also complained about noise from Congdon baling alfalfa at night. Mayor Edler said we will look into and respond to these complaints Mary McDaniels, 905 Walker Street, Office Manager of A -1 Jumpers at Track 29, said they have been victims of continued vandalism such as graffiti, broken car windows, and attempted break ins. She said they need better police monitoring between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. She said it is crucial that we pass the ballot measure for the Safe Community Action Plan. Without the passage of the plan we will never accomplish the goals for the revitalization of downtown Yakima. She encouraged everyone to vote yes. Mike Hunnel, 913 S. 4 Avenue, thanked Council for the repair of the southwest corner at 3 Avenue and Stewart. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 6. Consideration of Resolution appointing Deborah Moore as City Clerk and Administration of Oath of Office Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager, stated Debbie has done an outstanding job in training for the last several months. City Manager Zais then spoke about her 18 years as the Executive Secretary to him. He pointed out that the City Clerk position is a charter position requiring ratification by the Council. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; WHITMAN MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Edler administered the Oath of Office. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -124, A RESOLUTION appointing a Clerk of the Council. 7. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of the following Wastewater Agreements: 3 16F1 SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 A. Seventh amendment to agreement with the City of Union Gap, Terrace Heights Sewer Districts, Yakima County and the City of Yakima for wastewater treatment and disposal service Doug Mayo, Manager of the Wastewater Treatment Division, explained that the City of Moxee, while going through a large growth phase, had to determine whether to expand their existing facility or build a conveyance system to the City's treatment facility. The plan was to build a conveyance system along SR 24 that would allow more development along the corridor, both commercial and industrial. The Terrace Heights Sewer District built a pipe and anticipates building a new pump station. Also, due to construction of the new bridge, it is a good time to amend the 4 -party agreement. The amendment would allow the Moxee urban area to be served through the Terrace Heights Sewer District's existing capacity. This will allow economic development on the east side of our valley. Another aspect of the amendment allows the 4 -party service area to be co- terminus with Yakima's urban growth area boundary to the west. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. *B. Special agreement between the City of Yakima and the City of Union Gap *C Special agreement between the City of Yakima and Terrace Heights Sewer District • *D. Special Agreement with the City of Yakima and Terrace Heights Sewer District and the City of Moxee *E. Special Agreement with the City of Yakima and the County of Yakima and Terrace Heights Sewer District and the City of Union Gap and the City of Moxee RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -125, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute several wastewater agreements with our wholesale wastewater customers, Yakima County, the City of Union Gap, and the Terrace heights Sewer District, and with the City of Moxee. * 8. Consideration of Resolution authorizing sole source procurement with USFilter for the purchase of BIOXODE and associated equipment RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -126, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to purchase BIOXIDE and associated equipment from USFilter (A Siemens Business) as a sole source purchase without calling for bids, and further . directing the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to complete the purchase and transaction. * 9. Approval of final contract payment for North Front Street Historic District PH 1 utility renovations performed by Westcoast Construction Co., Inc (Standard Motion V -B -- accept project and approve final payment) The report from Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc., dated July 20, 2006, with respect to the completion of the work for North Front Street Historic District, Phase 1 utility renovations, Project No. 04087A -C was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 4 162 SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 *10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Wardell Architects to install a new roof on the Southeast Community Center RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -127, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Consultant Agreement for Professional Services with Wardell Architects, P.S., to provide professional assistance to the City of Yakima Department of Community and Economic Development for project design and oversight of the re- roofing of the Southeast Community Center. *11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of professional services agreement with TALX Inc. for insurance administration of unemployment claims RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -128, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with TALX Corporation for the provision of unemployment claim management services. *12. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with Yakima Basin Water Resource Agency for use of office space at City Public Works facility RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -129, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manger to execute an Office Use Agreement with Yakima Basin Water Resource Agency for use of office space. *13. Consideration of Resolution setting date of public hearing for September 19, 2006 for intent to create a sewer Local Improvement District (LID) for North 85th Avenue and Kail Drive RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -130, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for a public hearing to create a Local Improvement District (LID), for the area of North 85 Avenue and Kail Drive, in the City of Yakima Council Chambers. *14. Set date of closed record public hearing for September 19, 2006 to consider nomination of local National Register of Historic Places designated properties to Yakima Register of Historic Places September 19, 2006 was set as the date of closed record public hearing to consider the nomination of local National Register of Historic Places designated properties to the Yakima Register of Historic Places *15. Set Date of Public meeting for September 19, 2006 to consider final plat approvals for: A. Phase 4 of Cottonwood Grove subdivision B. Hedgewood Plat September 19, 2006 was set as the date of public meeting to consider final plat approvals for Phase 4 of Cottonwood Grove subdivision and Hedgewood Plat 5 163 SEPTEMBER - 5, 2006 ORDINANCES • 16. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to establish standardized term length for appointments to boards, committees or commissions The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance will uniformly set terms lengths for four years for those boards and committees under Council control. There currently is no limit to the number of terms. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -40, AN ORDINANCE relating to administration; amending Chapter 1.30 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to add a chapter title and section headings; to establish a standardized term length for members appointed by city council to City of Yakima boards, committees or commissions for which no other specific statutory or municipal code provision pre -empts the general term length restriction set forth herein; and adding City of Yakima Municipal Code section 1.30.020 as a new section. 17. Consideration of Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for: *A. Police Department • GREAT grant • Jail costs • Overtime An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for implementation of a Gang Resistance Education and Training Program and Unanticipated Jail and Overtime costs, was read by title only, and laid on the table until September 19, 2006 for a second reading. *B. Fire Department / Public Safety Communications • Retirements • Maintenance and Operations cost increases An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for retirement cashouts and automotive M & 0 expenses, was read by title only, and laid on the table until September 19, 2006 for a second reading. • *C. SIED grant for Jeld -Wen road projects An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for infrastructure improvements on North Sixth Avenue in the vicinity of Jeld -Wen Corporation, was read by title only, and laid on the table until September 19, 2006 for a second reading. 6 164 SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 D. Records election costs • An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for higher than anticipated election costs, was read by title only, and laid on the table until September 19, 2006 for a second reading. Council Member Lover requested the County Auditor attend a future meeting and explain what happened to the vote by mail election savings and how it turned into a $70,000 additional cost. Cindy Epperson, Financial Services Manager, said we know a lot of the increase was in the voter registration area. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only to be put on the table until the scheduled second reading on September 19, 2006. *18. Second reading of Ordinances amending the 2006 Budget and appropriating funds for: A. Improvements to Southeast Community Center ORDINANCE NO. 2006-41, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the City of Yakima, and making an appropriation of $100,000 in the 331 — Parks and Recreation Capital Fund to make improvements at the Southeast Community Center, and $100,000 in the 142- Arterial Street Fund for sidewalk replacement. B. Water Division for Airport Project ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -42, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $514,000 within the 477 — Domestic Water Improvement Fund for expenditure during 2006 for water infrastructure improvements. C. Fuel costs ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -143, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the City of Yakima, and making appropriations within various operating funds for expenditure during 2006 to provide for increased fuel costs. D. Fire capital budget ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -144, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the City of Yakima and making appropriations of $276,000 within the 332 — Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 2006 for a construction project at Fire Station #92. 19. Other Business *A. Set date of public meeting for September 19, 2006 to consider final plat approval for Phases 1 and 2 of the Plat of Valleybrook Subdivision September 19, 2006 was set as the date of public meeting to consider final plat approvals for Phases 1 and 2 of the Plat of Valleybrook subdivision 7 165 SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 • Council Member McClure requested a proclamation be written to honor Peggy Aiken who is retiring from Melody Lane Singers. • Council Member McClure wants to review the Central Business District support zoning in the Congdon area. Council requested scheduling a future study session to discuss this issue. • Council Member Johnson complimented the Parks and Recreation Division and the Parks Commission on the recent activities brochure. • Council Member Lover asked if there was a city -wide fuel reduction program that could be utilized when needed. City Manager Zais responded that there was a program that was written in 1974 and has been updated several times since then. • Council Member Bonlender advised that Greg Bohn has some ideas regarding abandoned vehicles that he would like to share with the Council. He asked that Mr. Bohn be notified of the next Council Neighborhood Development Committee meeting. • Council Member Whitman noted that the fifth anniversary of 9/11 was next Monday and there will be a small service held at 7:00 p.m. at the 2nd Street Park. 20. Adjournment JOHNSON MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 AT 7 :00 P.M. AT THE HARMAN SENIOR CENTER FOR AN INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC FORUM ON THE "YAKIMA SAFE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN ". The motion carried by unanimous' voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY / r 0 44.74)7 i NCIL MEMBER DATE 111_1 t _Lk tIG COUNCIL MEMBER DATE • ATTEST: 4.12 b o-ua__. dd� CITY CLERK DAVID ED ER, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 8