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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/2007 Business Meeting 300 BUSINESS MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2007 — 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS — CITY HALL 1. Roll Call Present: Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender, Micah Cawley, Bill Lover, Neil McClure, and Susan Whitman Staff: City Manager Zais and City Clerk Moore Absent: Norm Johnson (excused) 2. Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining, Pending and Prospective litigation McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 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, Bill Lover, Neil McClure, and Susan Whitman Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore Absent: Norm Johnson (excused) 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Susan Whitman gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order /Special Presentation A. Proclamations • Humane Society of Central Washington for Spay and Neuter Month Mayor Edler read a proclamation declaring February Spay and Neuter Month. Alan Lanvoy accepted the proclamation. B. Special Presentations • Recognition of Virginia Nishi, retiring Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief Fire Chief Mayo and City Manager Zais gave tribute to Virginia for 35 years of service. Council Member Whitman presented her with a distinguished service award and retirement watch. ® Recognition of Sue Ownby, Washington State Purchasing Manager of the Year Assistant City Manager Zabell read a letter advising of the appointment of Sue Ownby as the Washington State Purchasing Manager of the Year. 301 FEBRUARY 6, 2007 C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request: None D. Appointments to Council Boards and Commissions: None The Occidental Annexation issue was raised. BONLENDER MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO RECONSIDER THE MOTION TO DENY THE ANNEXATION. Council Member Bonlender stated that an item as important as this should have been reviewed and decided by the full Council. Council Member McClure had been out of town when the item came up. City Attorney Paolella explained that the prior decision meant no action and this vote will just put it back on the table to be voted on again. The motion carried by a 4 -2 roll call vote, Cawley and Lover voting nay, Johnson absent. A vote was then taken on the original motion; TO DENY THE ANNEXATION AT THIS TIME. The motion failed; Bonlender, Edler, McClure, and Whitman voting nay; Johnson absent. McCLURE MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO SCHEDULEA PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 6 ON THE ANNEXATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Johnson absent. 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. 19 was removed from consent and Item No. 8 was deferred until February 20, 2007. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. CAWLEY MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Johnson absent. (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 November 21, 2006 Business meeting; November 21 and November 28, 2006 Adjourned meetings The minutes of the November 21, 2006 Business meeting; November 21 and November 28, 2006 Adjourned meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. *B. Council Committee Meeting Reports: 1. Public Safety Committee (1/3/07 and 1/23/07) 2. Council Transit Committee (1/17/07) 5. Audience Participation Harmon Center Personnel Issue Marie Bergeson spoke in support of Ron Anderson retaining his original position. She also asked for information behind the decision to demote him. Connie White, the current secretary of Senior Citizens, Inc, spoke for the group and presented a petition with over 500 signatures. They disagree with Ron Anderson's demotion and pay cut. Charles Robbins, Vice President of Senior Citizens, Inc. spoke against Denise Nichols' handling of Ron Anderson's demotion. A number of seniors came up to the microphone to speak in favor of Ron Anderson as did Council Member Cawley. 2 302 FEBRUARY 6, 2007 It was pointed out that, by state law, the City Council has no authority over personnel issues. Council Member McClure clarified that Ron still has day -to -day management and contact with the people and programs at the Harman Center. The financial manage_ ment parts of the job were taken away, but not the interaction with the citizens. Council Member Bonlender suggested holding a meeting of the Board, City staff, and Council members, and Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, to offer explanations. Following a short break, the meeting reconvened at 7:14 p.m. Mike and Doneen Bergin, Tieton, spoke about the potential loss of the ice rink and the impact it would have on-the community. They felt a good ice rink would be a great tourist attraction. Mayor Edler suggested they check with the other communities whose rinks they utilize and find out how they were funded and bring that information back to the City Council. Mike Hunnel spoke again about handicap parking issues in the city. He suggested having our parking enforcement duties expanded to monitor illegal parking in all handicap places. Doug Lemon, 1310 S. 16 Avenue, claimed equal protection under Title 12 and 16 laws and said he is not getting any answers from the city. He was told there would be a response to his claim at the next City Council meeting. Tony Courcy, campaigned for a crosswalk with a signal at N. 16 and Hathaway Avenues. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 6. Report regarding status of South 16 Avenue Airport Runway Safety Area Compliance Assistant City Manager, Dave Zabell, gave a status report and noted that funding and timing are major issues. The City's preferred alternative would be to take advantage of the Valley Mall Boulevard project, which is expected to be that far by next year. An alternative would be building part of the alignment as part of the 16 Avenue realignment project. An environmental assessment will be done first and should take approximately six months. • Frank Glaspey said their hasn't been an answer to Mr. Andriotti's question about why 16 Avenue was not grandfathered in. City Manager Zais advised that Jeff Cutter, Assistant City Attorney, has been unable to get a response from the FAA on that question. If we can't get a response, we can ask our Congressional delegation to intercede and get an answer. Mr. Glaspey expressed great concern about the impacts closing 16 Avenue for any time would cause. Mr. Zabel) responded that we don't anticipate the closure to be long. 3 . • FEBRUARY 6, 2007 7. Consideration of proposed amendment to the Yakima 2007 State Legislative Priorities submitted by Rural Economic Development Resources and For a Better Tomorrow City Manager Zais explained that the City has received requests from For A Better I/ Tomorrow and Rural Economic Development Resources for City support of their legislative requests. Bill Cook, Community and Economic Development Director, gave background information. Barb Greco from For A Better Tomorrow explained that they simply want a letter saying the Council supports the 2nd Avenue Park. BONLENDER MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED THAT WE ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATION TO ADD BOTH OF THESE ITEMS TO OUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND TO SUPPLYA LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR EACH. During discussion, Council Member Lover felt it important that we prioritize these within the list. CAWLEY MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO SAY THAT ONLY COUNCIL MEMBERS THAT WANT TO WILL SIGN THE LETTERS OF SUPPORT OR WRITE THEIR OWN LETTERS. The motion failed by a 4 -2 roll call vote, Edler, Lover, Whitman and McClure voting nay; Johnson absent. LOVER MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO DIVIDE THE MOTION. The motion failed by a 4 -2 roll call vote, Edler, McClure, Bonlender and Cawley voting nay; Johnson absent. The question was called for a vote on the original motion. The motion carried by a 5 -1 roll call vote; Lover voting nay; Johnson absent. 8. ' Consideration of Resolution approving a grant request from 2007 federal CDBG funds and HOME funds to the Yakima YWCA to assist in the development of the "Bringing it Home" shelter project Item deferred to February 20, 2007 Business meeting. *9. Consideration of Resolution ratifying execution of a professional services agreement between the City of Yakima and Braun Consulting Group for the provision of human resources services RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -13, A RESOLUTION ratifying a contract for professional human resource services between the City of Yakima and Braun Consulting Group. *10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing and approving 4 Quarter 2006 Claims Report RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -14, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 4th Quarter 2006 Claim Report for the City of Yakima *11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement for fire alarm monitoring service with Yakima County RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -15, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement for Fire Alarm Monitoring Services with Yakima County. 4 304 FEBRUARY 6, 2007 •*12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of Fire Communications services contracts with the City of Union Gap, the City of Selah, and various Yakima County Fire Protection Districts RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -16, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Fire Communications Services Contract with the City of Union Gap, the City of Selah, and various Yakima County Fire Protection Districts. *13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of a participating membership agreement with the National Joint Powers Alliance for cooperative joint purchasing of computer equipment RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -17, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Participating Membership Agreement with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) and to take such actions as are necessary to register the City of Yakima as a participating public agency with NJPA. *14. Consideration of Resolution authorizing the Yakima Police Department to assess and collect a fee from retired police officers in return for performing background checks pertaining to carrying concealed weapons, pursuant to the provisions of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act'of 2004 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -18, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Yakima Police Department to assess and collect a non - refundable fee from retired police officers applying to carry concealed weapons under the provisions of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, 18 USC Chapter 44, section 926 C. This fee will reimburse the cost of annual background checks required by the provisions of this federal statute. *15. Consideration of a Resolution declaring handguns and equipment to be surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima and the Police Department and authorizing their trade in through the sealed quote process RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -19, A RESOLUTION declaring the attached list of used handguns with equipment to be surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima and the Police Department, and authorizing their trade -in through the formal sealed quote process *16. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with Yakima County Department o f Corrections for inmate work crews for the Parks and Recreation division and and Traffic Operations division RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -20, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for Officer Supervised Work Crews. 5 305 FEBRUARY 6, 2007 *17. Consideration of Resolution authorizing a sole source procurement for a hot asphalt and sanding machine RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -21, A RESOLUTION authorizing a sole source procurement without calling for bids from Northwest Manufacturing and Distribution, Inc. Hereby said entity shall install a Thermo -Lay model UD 425 -120 hot asphalt and sanding machine on a new City of Yakima provided cab and chassis. *18. Consideration of Resolution authorizing write off of parking- related bad debts . RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -22, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of certain uncollectable parking citations and penalties for the City of Yakima. 19. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a utility easement agreement between the City of Yakima and Terrace Heights Sewer District for installation of two sewer force mains Doug Mayo, Wastewater Manager, answered questions about the delay in the appraisal and the upcoming deadlines while describing the project. Jeff Cutter, Assistant City Attorney, explained how the Sewer District is anxious to start laying pipe, and the City is making sure all the agreements are in place. The ultimate format of the agreement is an easement document for the City Manager's signature with Council approval. Jamie Carmody, attorney for the Sewer District, said they are ready to go; Apollo has been contracted and would like to start construction tomorrow. He advised that the Sewer District has no problem with the easement form or term of the easement. He agrees to taking the recommended dollar amount of $0.25 cents per square foot and allowing that number to be adjusted based on the final appraisal or to say the easement is in place now and that an agreement and appraisal will be done within 30 days. Payment could be 30 days after that. McCLURE MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS WRITTEN. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Johnson absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -23, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to a utility easement agreement between the City of Yakima and the Terrace Heights Sewer District. 20. Other Business • • Set Date of Public Hearing for February 20, 2007 regarding Yakima School District general obligation bond for public improvements McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO SET THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2007 REGARDING THE YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND. City Manager Zais explained that the Council has three options; stay neutral, or take a formal position of either supporting or opposing the bond. This can only be done after public testimony. Council Member Lover emphasized that this support is not tied in with the issue of the super majority legislation. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Johnson absent. February 20, 2007 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the Yakima School District's general obligation bond for public improvements. 6 306 FEBRUARY 6, 2007 Council Member Whitman gave an update on the war monument that had been stolen from the 2 Avenue pocket park. It will be retained in police custody for the trial. Council Member Cawley said he had lunch with the children at St. Joseph's School and he had made a promise to the third graders that he would do whatever he could in support of the aquatics park. He will be writing a letter for Council signature. 21. Adjournment McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO FEBRUARY 13, 2007 AT 8:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FORA STUDY SESSION ON CRIME -FREE RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM AND SCHOOL SPEED ZONE CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 9 l V /V? COUNCIL MEMBER f DATE COT'IL Y BER PATE ATTEST: i off- / / ./r CITY CLERK II ' VID EDLER, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 1 7