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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/2008 Business Meeting 15.9 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 2008 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. Roll Can Present: Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley, Council Members Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover and Neil McClure Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and Acting City Clerk Roberts 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member McClure gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations • Arena Football Day Council Member Cawley read a proclamation declaring March 20, 2008 as Arena Football Day in the City of Yakima. Matt Meyer, Director for the Spokane Shock team, accepted the proclamation. He spoke about the resurgence to bring arena football back to Yakima. B. Special presentations / recognitions • Introduction of Municipal Court Commissioner Eilmes Judges Susan Woodard and Kelley Olwell introduced Commissioner Kevin Eilmes, who has been employed since January as a permanent part-time commissioner. He also works part-time for Yakima County. • Report from Allied Arts / Giving Circle regarding Grade Separation Art Piece Elizabeth Miller and John Baule gave an update on their activities to select an art piece for the grade separation project. The Committee looked for something that was unique to Yakima. They described and distributed an illustration of the piece selected — Yakima Illuminations: Bins of Light. Each of the bins are colored and as the trains go by the bins will stack and unstack themselves by light. They also incorporated fruit labels where people can walk up closer to view them. Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, advised that this proposal has been presented to the Ad Hoc Council Arts Committee, who is now recommending it to the Council. They would like to move forward with a contract with the artist. The contract would not be with the City, but would be entered into with Berger/ Abam, the City's contractor. COFFEY MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED, TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE CONTRACTOR, BERGER/ABAM, AND THE ARTIST, TO DEVELOP A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. • • 160 MARCH 18, 2008 • Cinco de Mayo Gloria Hernandez and several contestants for the Ms. Cinco de Mayo contest distributed flyers regarding the May 3 & 4 Cinco de Mayo celebration. Also distributed was a flyer on the March 26, 2008 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Yakima Latino Professional Network Luncheon. • Mayor Edler introduced Brandon Calhoun, a student from Wapato High School who is his job shadow today. C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests - none D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Cawley reported there will be term expiration on the Historic Preservation Commission and invited citizens to submit their application to serve on this commission. Council Member McClure mentioned that he asked that committee term expirations be placed on YPAC. 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 Nos. 7, 9, 10 and 17 were added to the Consent Agenda. The Acting City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. CAWLEY 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. Council Minutes - none *B. Council Committee Meeting Reports • Downtown Futures Committee — February 27 and March 5, 2008 • Public Safety Committee — March 5, 2008 • Council Economic Development Committee — March, 2008 • Intergovernmental Committee — March 4, 2008 The Committee reports were accepted. 5. Audience Participation • In response to Lynne Kittelson's question as to which department was responsible for the sidewalk funding package staff presented at the previous Council meeting, City Manager Zais advised it was a cooperative effort between the City Manager's Office, Public Works Department, and the Engineering Division. 2 161 MARCH 18, 2008 • Tony Courcy asked how long a citizen would have to wait to get a response to a complaint (asphalt paving of walkway on 16th Avenue). Mayor Edler said that, depending on the complexity of the issue, it is our policy to respond at the next Council meeting. Council Member. Johnson advised that a partial response was given when staff stated that asphalt work could not be done during the winter. Council Member McClure requested cost estimates to do an asphalt walkway on 16th Avenue between the DSHS facility and Fruitvale Blvd. Bill Cook reported that staff is currently designing four crosswalks and are also looking at the asphalt work. 7:00 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS 6. Joint Public Hearing on the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment requests and consideration of an Ordinance amending the future land use map of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan County Commissioners Ron Gamache and Mike Leita were present. Kolya • McCleave, County Planner, reviewed the two applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan. The first application, involving approximately 15.58 acres on 33 Street, Terrace Heights is to amend the Comprehensive Plan designation from medium density residential to large convenience center and requests a zoning change from R -2 to CBDS. The purpose of the rezone is to help meet the master plan goal for the Pacific Northwest University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine for student and /or senior housing. Having reviewed the criteria for the amendment and rezone and finding both have been met, staff recommends approval. The Regional Planning Commission and the Hearing Examiner also recommended approval. The second application is to move the designation of approximately 9.88 acres on S. 80` Avenue from low density residential to neighborhood commercial, and rezone it from R -1 to B -2 creating the availability of business property for the area. Having reviewed the criteria for the amendment and rezone and finding both have been met, staff recommends approval. The Regional Planning Commission and the Hearing Examiner also recommended approval. LEITA MOVED AND GAMACHE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE YAKIMA URBAN AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2025 AMENDMENTS ZON2007 -004 AND ZON2007 -005 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, TO APPROVE THE CONCURRENT ZONING CHANGES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HEARING EXAMINER, AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of the County Commissioners and City Council members. Bruce Benson, City Planning Supervisor, advised that there had been ten applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan; however, the Regional Planning Commission denied one request. An ordinance has been prepared to approve all nine recommended amendments. The request that was denied by the Regional Planning Commission was submitted by Yakima Temple Building /Michael Kim to 3 162 MARCH 18, 2008 change the property located at 2412 and 2506 W. Mead Avenue from low density residential to high density residential designation. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title; McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of the County Commissioners and City Council members. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -09, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use regulation and comprehensive planning and amending the Future Land Use Map of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan as follows: changing the classification of the property located at the SE Corner of 64th Avenue & Washington Avenue (parcel no. 181333 - 32403, 32404, and 32405) from Low Density Residential to Arterial Commercial; changing the classification of the properties located at 1015 S. 5th Avenue & vicinity of S. 5th Avenue & W. Nob Hill Boulevard (parcel no. 181325 - 14405, 14410) from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial; and changing the classification of the property located at 1214 -1230 S. First Street (parcel no. 191330 - 13004) from Industrial to Arterial Commercial; and changing the classification of the property located at 4906 Summitview Avenue (parcel no. 181321 - 41001) from Low Density Residential on the southern portion of the parcel to High Density Residential, and from Low Density Residential on the northern portion of the parcel to Neighborhood Commercial; and changing the classification of the property located at 716, 718 S. 6th Street and 507 E. Adams Street (parcel no. 191319-43508, 43509, 43510) from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial; and changing the classification of the property located at 5609 Tieton Drive (parcel no. 181321- 34003) from Low Density Residential on the northern portion of the parcel to Neighborhood Commercial; and changing the classification of the property located at 4600 Summitview Avenue (parcel no. 181322- 32023) from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial; and changing the classification of the property located at 2013, 2015 Willow Street and 2018 Fruitvale Boulevard (parcel no. 181314 - 42411, 42413, 42440) from Medium Density Residential to Arterial Commercial; and changing the classification of property located at 1007, 1009, 1101, 1103 and 1105 W. Washington Avenue (parcel no. 181336- 24017, 24031, 24032, 24033, and 24034) from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial. The County Commissioners left the meeting at 7:24 p.m. • APPLICATION CPA #1 -07, WALTER AND VIRGINIA MICK, S.E. CORNER OF 64 AVENUE AND WASHINGTON AVENUE Mr. Benson advised that this ordinance would change the zoning to Small Convenience Center. Mayor Edler asked Council if there were any disclosure statements to be made related to any of the presented rezone requests. There being none, he opened the closed record public hearing. No one came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 4 .63 MARCH 18, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 2008-10, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, three parcels of property located in the vicinity of the SE Corner of S. 64 Avenue and W. Washington Avenue, Yakima, Washington from Suburban Residential, (SR) to Small Convenience Center (SCC) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; Walter Mick, and Virginia Mick, identified as the applicants herein. • APPLICATION CPA #2 -07, THE NOEL CORPORATION, 1015 S. 5 AVENUE AND VICINITY OF S. 5 AVENUE AND WEST NOB HILL BOULEVARD Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change the zoning to Small Convenience Center. Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. Chad Hatfield, stated he represents Brian Dean who opposes this rezone. He challenged the opinion that this rezone meets the compatibility criteria, and expressed concern that because this is a non - specific rezone, the highest usage must be considered. He stated his client has concerns about the conditions the Hearing Examiner placed on this rezone without knowing the specific project, In particular, the lighted signage would be a problem because it would shine in Mr. Dean's back bedrooms. Another area of concern is the condition imposed to deal with the noise level. His belief is that this zoning in the middle of residential area is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and does not provide for adequate buffering between the residences and this property. Council Member Coffey pointed out that Mr. Dean's property is zoned SCC. Mr. Hatfield concurred, but said it is a residence and is two parcels away from Nob Hill Boulevard; and nowhere along Nob Hill Boulevard has commercial zoning protruded three parcels deep. He noted that the Southgate Shopping Center is close, but there is a row of residences there and this would jut out into the residential area. Council Member Cawley asked about access to the property. Mr. Benson said that access would only be from the shopping center. Brian Meyer from the law firm representing The Noel Corporation, commented that this is a commercial area abutting the Southgate Shopping Center. The property is currently vacant, graveled and fenced. Access to the property would be from the shopping center and there are restrictions in place regarding signage and lighting to mitigate any • problems. They also have a noise waiver, which was a mitigating factor before the Hearing Examiner. Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -11, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, two parcels of property located north of Nob Hill Boulevard between South 4 Avenue and South 5 Avenue west of Southgate Shopping Center, Yakima, Washington from Single - Family Residential, (R -1) to Small Convenience Center (SCC) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; The Noel Corporation, identified as the applicants herein. 5 164 MARCH 18, 2008 • APPLICATION CPA -3 -07, LINC PROPERTIES /BRASHEN YAKIMA, LLC, 1214 -1230 S. FIRST STREET Mr. Benson advised that this ordinance would change zoning to Central Business District. Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. Chad Hatfield representing the applicant, urged Council to pass the ordinance. Mayor Edler closed the closed record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -12, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located at 1214 — 1230 South 1st Street, Yakima, Washington from Heavy Industrial, (M -2) to Central Business District Support (CBDS) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; Linc Properties /Brashen Yakima, LLC, identified as the applicants herein. • APPLICATION CPA -4 -07, ROY JOHNSON, 4906 SUMMITVIEW AVENUE Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change zoning to Multi - Family Residential (R -3) on the south, and Local Business (B -2) on the north. Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. No one came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -13, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located at 4906 Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington from Suburban Residential (SR) to Local Business (B -2) on the northern portion of the subject property and from Suburban Residential (SR) to Multi - Family Residential (R -3) on the southern portion of the subject property, as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; Roy Johnson, identified as the applicants herein. • APPLICATION CPA -5 -07, A &N INVESTMENT & RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC, 715, 718 S. 6 STREET AND 507 E. ADAMS STREET Mr. Benson advised that this ordinance would change the zoning to Local Business (B -2). Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. No one came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ENSEY MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-14, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, three parcels of property located at 716 & 718 South 6 Street & 507 East Adams Street, Yakima, Washington from Single - Family Residential (R -1) and Historical Business (HB) to Local Business (B -2), as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; A &N Investment & Rental Properties, LLC, identified as the applicants herein. 6 165 - MARCH 18, 2008 • APPLICATION CPA -6 -07, JAMES L D THOMAS, 5509 TIETON DRIVE Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change zoning to Local Business (B -2). Mayor Edler opened the closed - record public hearing. No one came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ENSEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -15, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located at 5609 Tieton Drive, Yakima, Washington from Two - Family Residential (R -2) to Local Business (B -2) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; James L D Thomas., identified as the applicants herein. • APPLICATION CPA -7 -07, SUMMIT CREST CONSTRUCTION, 4600 SUMMITVIEW AVENUE Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change zoning to Local Business (B -2). Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. Nancy Kenmore, 101 N. 48 Avenue #6 -B, a Summitview Country board member, stated they are opposed to the B -2 classification. Their Board disagrees that this property is compatible with the neighborhood. B -2 property is across the street from this property. She also believes that 48 Avenue cannot handle the increased traffic the change would bring. She urged Council to amend this ordinance to require the applicant to work together with Summitview Country to maintain the community. Bill Horton, representing Rich Hochrein, Summit Crest Construction, stated that the Hearing Examiner also heard this testimony and recommended approval of the rezone. The property has access to Summitview and S. 48 • Avenue. The roadway is scheduled to be improved. He reported that Mr. Hochrein plans to put his office on the property and accommodate other professional offices. Council Member Johnson asked if the applicant would be willing to meet with the Summitview Country board. Mr. Horton advised they had already made that opportunity available, but would be willing to work with them if it is placed as an additional requirement. They would also provide a written report to Council. Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. JOHNSON MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED THAT THE ORDINANCE BE AMENDED IN SECTION ONE, AFTER THE B -2 IN PARENS, ADDING "UNDER THE CONDITION THAT A MEETING TAKE PLACE BETWEEN THE DEVELOPER AND ADJACENT RESIDENTS TO DISCUSS ANY CONCERNS OF THE RESIDENTS WITH THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WITH WRITTEN EVIDENCE PRESENTED TO THE CITY TO SHOW THE MEETING TOOK PLACE;" SAID MEETING TO TAKE PLACE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING. The amending motion failed by 4 -3 roll call vote; Cawley, Coffey, Edler and Ensey voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the original motion. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 7 66 MARCH 18, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -16, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located at 4600 Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington from Single - Family Residential (R -1) to Local Business (B -2) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; Summit Crest Construction, LLC, identified as the applicants herein. • APPLICATION CPA #8 -07, DES MATHIS, 2013, 2015 WILLOW STREET AND 2018 FRUITVALE BOULEVARD Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change zoning to Central Business District Support (CBDS). Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. No one came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-17, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, three parcels of property located at 2013 and 2015 Willow Street and 2018 Fruitvale Boulevard, Yakima, Washington from Two - Family Residential (R -2) to Central Business District Support (CBDS) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; Des Mathis, identified as the applicants herein. • APPLICATION CPA # 9 -07, BILL CHICHENOFF ET AL, 1007, 1009, 1101, 1103, 1105 W. WASHINGTON AVENUE Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change the zoning to Local Business (B -2). Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. No one came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -18, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and zoning; rezoning, with conditions, five parcels of property located at 1007, 1009, 1101, 1103 and 1105 W. Washington Avenue, Yakima, Washington from Two - Family Residential (R -2) to Local Business (B -2) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; Bill Chichenoff et al., identified as the applicants herein. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a joint City /County lease- purchase agreement for airport property RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -48, A RESOLUTION concerning the Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field, an agency of the City of Yakima and Yakima County as joint owners; approving and ratifying a Lease With Option To Purchase agreement for approximately one hundred acres of property adjacent to the 8 167 MARCH 18, 2008 Yakima Air Terminal for purposes of potential airport expansion and airport purposes; agreeing to a lease for a specified period of time and reserving an option to purchase said property at such time as the owners of the Yakima Air Terminal and the Yakima Air Terminal Board determine said purchase is appropriate and funding for said purchase is identified. 9aee -- -•- - -- - - - -- - • e e -- - ' (Postponed) *9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) request for HOME and CDBG funding for building 15 single - family homes by OIC of Washington for the Marvin Gardens project and authorizing execution of a grant and loan agreement with OIC of Washington RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -49, A RESOLUTION approving a CDBG Grant of $50,000 for development costs and HOME loan funds of $125,000 per house with a maximum of $500,000 per phase or four houses under construction at any one time, and continue with the building of 15 total homes in phases of construction to include repayment to the City of Yakima upon selling each completed home to a qualified low /moderate income first time homebuyer as per HUD regulations, and authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute all necessary documents, including a grant and loan agreement, between the City of Yakima and OIC of Washington. *10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a grant application and contract with the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification (SIED) fund for Yakima Italstone Project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -50, 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) Fund for infrastructure improvements necessary for the Yakima Italstone project. *11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a grant application and contract with the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification (SIED) fund for Sawmill Redevelopment Planning Project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -51, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a grant application with Yakima County for funding from the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Fund for infrastructure improvements necessary for the Sawmill Redevelopment Planning Project. 9 16 .f' MARCH 18, 2008 *12. Consideration of request from North Front Street Improvement Association to fund tree trunk guard improvements The staff recommendation to approve the purchase of the tree trunk guards for the trees installed by the Phase I Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative project, at a cost of $13,232, was approved. *13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the Yakima Valley Umpires Association (YVUA) for officiating services for the Parks and Recreation softball program RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -52, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Yakima Valley Umpires Association to obtain softball officiating services for the City of Yakima's organized softball program. *14. Consideration of a Resolution setting April 10, 2008 as the date for public hearing before the Hearing Examiner for a right -of -way vacation in the vicinity of North 74 Avenue and West Englewood Avenue and adjacent to North 76 Avenue and Scenic Drive RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -53, A RESOLUTION fixing April 10, 2008 as the date for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner concerning a petition to vacate a portion of public right -of -way between Scenic Plateau & Englewood West Subdivisions located in the vicinity of North 74 Avenue and West Englewood Avenue; and adjacent to North 76 Avenue and Scenic Drive. *15. Consideration of a Resolution granting an easement to Pacific Power & Light Company for a power line over and across City /County owned property at S. 40 and Washington Avenues (Creekside West) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -54, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a power line utility easement in favor of Pacific Power & Light Company. *16. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Aquatic Lands Outfall Easement No. 51- 079464 with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -55, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to sign Aquatic Lands Outfall Easement No. 51- 079464 with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. 10 16.9 MARCH 18, 2008 ORDINANCES *17. Consideration of an Ordinance authorizing issuance of water and wastewater revenue bonds and refunding bonds of the City of Yakima to finance certain capital improvements to the City's water and wastewater systems and to refund (refinance) certain outstanding water and wastewater bonds of the City ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -19, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, authorizing the issuance and sale of water and sewer revenue and refunding bonds of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $9,750,000 in one or more series to finance certain capital improvements to the City's water and sewer system and to refund certain outstanding water and sewer bonds of the City; and fixing the terms and covenants of such bonds. 18. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2008 budget and making appropriations in the 124 - Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) Fund Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that the ordinance authorizes the expenditure of funds for the construction of a single family home at 110 S. 8 Street. The City purchased this property, with its fire - damaged home, using HOPE 3 Program funds. They had the home demolished and wish to contract with OIC to construct a single - family home on the site. OIC estimates the total construction costs to be $150,000, and once the home sells, OIC would return $90,000 to the City. At the March 4 Council meeting, Maud Scott and Lynne Kittelson expressed a desire to have the design of the new home be compatible with the neighborhood. A meeting with Ms. Scott and Ms. Kittelson, Chris Link from OIC, and Bill Cook resulted in the selection of a different design that would fit in more with the neighborhood. Council Member McClure asked if staff had considered gifting the property to Habitat for Humanity and avoid the cost of construction. Mr. Cook suggested that could be discussed at the Council Neighborhood Development Committee meeting tomorrow. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title, CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -20, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $150,000 within the 124 — Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) fund for expenditure during 2008 to provide for new construction of a single - family, affordable house at 110 South 8 Street. *19. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the 2008 Budget for 2007 Year - End Encumbrances ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -21, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations for 2007 Year -End Encumbrances from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2008. 11 1''-L0 MARCH 18, 2008 20. Other Business • Council Mission and Vision Statements and Strategic Policy Priorities Council Member Coffey reported on the Committee's efforts and presented the mission and vision statements to the Council. Mayor Edler read the vision statement, "To create a culturally diverse, economically vibrant, safe, and strong Yakima community." JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THIS AS THE VISION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF YAKIMA. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Edler read the mission statement, "To provide outstanding services that meet the community's needs; to govern responsibly by effectively managing and protecting public resources; to build trust in government through openness, diverse leadership, and communication; and to strategically focus on enhancing Yakima's quality of life." JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF YAKIMA. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Edler read the Yakima City Council Strategic Policy Priorities, "Maintain and improve public health and safety; promote economic development and diversification; build and utilize strategic partnerships, preserve and enhance Yakima's quality of life; efficiently manage public resources and ensure fiscal stability; and provide responsive customer service and effective communications." JOHNSON MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE STRATEGIC POLICY PRIORITIES. Council Member Lover, after expressing appreciation of the well- thought -out wording, stated he would like to have the word "policy" removed from the title, "Yakima City Council Strategic Policy Priorities," because of the meaning of the word to him. LOVER MOVED, AND McCLURE SECONDED TO REMOVE THE WORD "POLICY" FROM THE TITLE. Discussion ensued, and a vote on the motion to amend was called. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote; Coffey, Edler, and Johnson voting nay. The vote was called for the motion to adopt the Yakima City Council Strategic Priorities. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Ensey reported he had heard that the City of Seattle and Pierce County have approved an ordinance to tape executive sessions. He asked staff to obtain minutes and copies of their ordinances. 21. Adjournment McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO MARCH 25, 2008 AT 8:00 A.M. AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE FOR A STUDY SESSION REGARDING THE CAPITOL THEATRE, PLAZA AND PUBLIC FACILITY DISTRICT; THEN TO 3:00 P.M. FOR A PRESENTATION BY THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL BOARD AT THE AIRPORT RESTAURANT BOARD ROOM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12