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Home My WebLink About03/02/2010 00 Action Agenda • ACTION ON YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING MARCH 2, 2010 COUNCIL CHAMBERS — YAKIMA CITY HALL 5:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Roll CaII All Council members were present. 2. Executive Session: • Property Acquisition Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:20 p.m. 6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call All Council members were present. Staff included Assistant City Manager Zabell, City • Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Edier gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations • Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Month Mayor Cawley read a proclamation that was accepted by Harlan Credit, Gene Rostvold, Rich Rouleau and Rich Austin. B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions Cub Scout Troop 115 from Selah introduced themselves. Troop leader Mike Antijunti stated they are working on their citizenship in the community merit badge. C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests 1. Gun show regulations (Larry Breer) City Attorney Jeff Cutter advised it is inappropriate for the City to take any action since the firearm regulation is specifically pre - empted by state law and any regulation not specifically authorized by RCW is not permitted. 1111 2. Clearview violation (Richard Marcley) • Acting Code Administration Manager Joe Caruso reviewed the report in the packet. Mr. Marcley gave a presentation regarding the clearview issue and asked the City to revisit provisions of the ordinance. The Council Transit/Transportation committee will review the matter and report back to the full Council. 3. County Courthouse Sidewalk Improvement Project (Mike Hunnel) Acting Code Administration Manager Joe Caruso reviewed the response to Mr. Hunnel's concern and advised that corrective action had been taken. D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees — None 4. Consent Agenda Item No. 12 was added to the consent agenda. ACTION: Motion carried to approve the consent agenda as read. VOTE: Unanimous *A. Consideration of approval of Council Meeting Minutes • Business Meetings — January 19, February 2 and February 16, 2010 • Adjourned Meeting — February 18, 2010 • ACTION: Council meeting minutes were approved. *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes • Boards and Commissions Nominating Committee — January 12, 2010 • Neighborhood Development Committee — February 3, 2010 • Intergovernmental Committee — February 9, 2010 • Rules and Procedures Committee — February 18, 2010 ACTION: Council Committee meeting minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation Carol Skolrud asked if 88 Avenue between Summitview and Tieton was on a list for improvements. She stated the roadway is unsafe for pedestrians, especially school children, since there are no sidewalks or shoulders. Engineering staff will advise her if this area is on the 6 -year Transportation Improvement Plan. Rich Ausink asked Council if they would consider closing off access to the walking path from 23 Avenue to Lincoln Avenue to decrease crime and graffiti problems in that area. Staff will respond at the March 23 meeting. 1111 2 • 7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Public Hearing on the Citizen Participation Policy (Second public hearing on March 23, 2010) ONDS Operations Supervisor Archie Matthews explained that his division is in the process of accepting written public comment on the report in accordance with HUD requirements. Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing with no one coming forward to speak. Another public hearing will be held on March 23, 2010. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 7. Consideration of the Yakima Police Department Reserve Unit 2009 Annual Report Police Lt. Merryman introduced the reserve officers that were present and advised this was the first report from the reserve unit. Reserve Captain Bill Almon stated he appreciated the opportunity to work with YPD officers. 8. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the Yakima Southwest Rotary Club for a basketball court at Kiwanis Park Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson gave background on the partnership with the Southwest Rotary Club to install a basketball court at Kiwanis Park. Rick Smith, president of Southwest Rotary, spoke about the project. ACTION: Motion carried to adopt the resolution. VOTE: Unanimous RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -28 9. Report and recommendation from Council Rules and Procedures Committee and consideration of legislation regarding the Yakima Arts Commission: A. An Ordinance relating to administration, specifying the residency status for certain members appointed to the Yakima Arts Commission; and amending YMC section 1.36.030 of the Yakima Municipal Code ACTION: Motion carried to pass the ordinance. VOTE: Unanimous ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -09 B. Consideration of appointments to the Yakima Arts Commission ACTION: Motion carried to accept the recommendations. VOTE: 6 -1, Lover voting no ACTION: Motion carried to direct staff to prepare ordinances for consideration of residency requirements for the Yakima Planning Commission and reconsideration of residency requirements for the Yakima Air Terminal Board and the Parks and Recreation Board. VOTE: Unanimous 3 10. Reports from the Council Public Safety Committee: • A. Update of City of Yakima Gang -free Initiative status Administrative staff and liaison Police Lt. Mike Merryman will be involved in creating a framework for a collaborative effort with the community partners. Staff will present a plan for Council review in 60 -90 days on how to allocate resources in both the short term and long term. B. Study of red Tight camera/school zone cameras ACTION: Motion carried to take an advisory vote to determine if there is sufficient support to schedule a joint presentation by the providers to the full Council. VOTE: Unanimous C. Recommendations regarding school district School Resource Office funding ACTION: Motion carried to forward to the school district superintendent the 2010 proposal of a cost split — 75% school district, 25% City ($97,050). VOTE: Unanimous D. Review of 2009 crime statistics Crime and Intelligence Analyst Supervisor Cesar Abreu reported that statistics show a 10.1% decline in overall crime in 2009 compared to 2008. 11. Report regarding action by Yakima County Commissioners concerning Boundary Review Board for Washington Heights Annexation • After a lengthy discussion, .consensus was to move ahead with the BRB hearing on March 5, 2010, and take no action regarding the County's request for an 18 -month moratorium on annexations. *12. Consideration of adoption of 2010 federal legislative priorities ACTION: Priorities adopted. *13. Report from Council Neighborhood Development Committee recommending approval of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Rural Community ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -29 *14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Washington State Public Works Board regarding 2009 -2011 capital budget appropriation for Yakima Downtown Futures project ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -30 *15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the City of Yakima to improve fish passage associated with irrigation diversions at Nelson Dam ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -31 *16. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to assess all potential options for the Naches - Cowiche Dam • Diversion Consolidation Project in order to determine a preferred option ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -32 4 *17. Set date of Joint City /County Public Hearing for March 23, 2010 to consider amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (Title 15) of the Yakima Municipal Code ACTION: March 23, 2010 was set as the date for a Joint Public hearing. *18. Set date of Joint City /County Public Hearing for March 23, 2010 to consider text amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the regional commercial district ACTION: March 23, 2010 was set as the date for a Joint Public hearing. *19. Set date of Closed Record Public Hearing for March 23, 2010 concerning a recommendation from the Hearing Examiner for a rezone application from Casey Kitt for property at 402 South 66 Avenue ACTION: March 23, 2010 was set as the date for a closed record Public hearing. *20. Consideration of a Resolution setting date of Public Hearing for April 6, 2010 to amend the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -33 ORDINANCES *21. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the 2010 Budget for 2009 Year -End Encumbrances (no action required at this meeting; second reading scheduled 3 23 - 10) • *22. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the 2010 Budget and making an appropriation in the 331 — Parks & Recreation Capital Fund for computer replacement at the Harman Center (no action required at this meeting; second reading scheduled 3- 23 -10) *23. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2010 Budget and making an appropriation in the 000 - General Fund (Fire Department) budget to purchase additional public safety education supplies ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -10 24. Other Business Mayor Cawley encouraged attendance at the basketball and wrestling tournaments being held at the Sundome this week. 25. Adjournment — 8:52 p.m. ACTION: Motion carried to adjourn to the next business meeting on March 23, 2010. VOTE: Unanimous 5