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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/2009 05A Draft Minutes 11-18-2008 Business Meetingr • YAKIMA. CITY COUNCIL, BUSINESS MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2008 — 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS — YAKIMA CITY HALL 1. Roll Call Present: Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley, Council Members Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Zais, Acting City Attorney Cutter, and City Clerk Moore Absent: Council Member Neil McClure 2. Executive Session Property Acquisition and Collective Bargaining Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:55 p.m. 6:00 P.M. - PUBLIC SESSION 1. Roll Call Present: Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley, Council Members Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover, and Neil McClure (present after 7:00 p.m.) Staff: City Manager Zais, Acting City Attorney Cutter, and City Clerk Moore 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Elder gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations — National American Indian Heritage Month Mayor Edler read a proclamation declaring November as National American Indian Heritage month. Augustine Phillips presented Council with the Yakama Nation flag. B. Special presentations I recognitions • "Go Green" presentation Wilson Middle School; Mr. Olive's class Council Member Cawley introduced Mr. Olive and students. Mr. Olive explained the purpose for the fund raiser and gave a PowerPoint presentation on the. . environmental impact of plastic bags. JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ENDORSE WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL'S GO GREEN PROJECT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; McClure absent. C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests None NOVEMBER 18, 2008 D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions • Southeast Community Center Advisory Board CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING SEVEN CITIZENS TO THE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Martha Gamboa, Vemita Adolf, Aaron Case, Johnnie Harvey, Jaime Covarrubias, Robert Trimble, and Gloria Hernandez. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; McClure absent. Mayor Edler recognized members of a Selah High School class. 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. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items; including resolutions and ordinances by title. CAWLEY MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; McClure absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *A. Consideration of approval of Council Minutes • Business Meeting — October 21, 2008 The minutes of the October 21, 2008 Business Meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes 1. City /County Intergovernmental Relation Committee — September 17 and October 6, 2008 2. Economic Development Committee — November 5, 2008 Council Committee meeting minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation Connie Little, 2002 Simpson Lane, spoke about her husband's service with the DOT at Snoqualmie Pass. She then spoke about hats, encouraging everyone to build a hat and join her by wearing them on Pearl Harbor day and at the lighted Christmas parade. She displayed a variety of hats and presented City Manager Zais and Mayor Edler with fisherman hats. Council Member Cawley announced that the extra leaf bags are now available from Public Works. 2 • • • NOVEMBER 18, 2008 7:00 — PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance approving the Hams Farms annexation located at 5313 Scenic Drive Bruce Benson, Acting Planning Manager, said that this single lot annexation was requested by the property owner and has been approved by the Boundary Review Board. Staff recommends adoption. Mayor Edler opened the public hearing and with no one coming forward to speak, closed the public hearing. The City Cleric read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -51, AN ORDINANCE concerning annexation; annexing the Harris Farms Annexation area to the City of Yakima; maintaining the current zoning of the area; providing for notice to the WUTC of the City's intent to provide residential refuse collection and disposal service; assumption of the City's current indebtedness by properties in the Harris Farms Annexation are_ a; and an effective date of December 21, 2008. • 7. Public Hearing on the proposed 2009 Revenue and Expenditure Budget City Manager Zais introduced the 2009 Budget. He described the requirements for outside agency policy issue requests. No decisions will be made this evening, but this is an opportunity for Council to ask questions. Decisions will be made at the wrap -up meeting on December 4' • Mayor Edler opened the public hearing. Mike Morrisette, Chamber of Commerce, asked for continued funding. In response to a question about merging with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce he responded that they Work together but there are no plans to merge. Carol Holden with Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities was available for questions on their request for $20,000. She said they work with other agencies to avoid duplication. They leverage funds for the benefit of the whole valley. She explained there also is a request with the Police Department in the amount of $60,000, requested by Deputy Chief Rosenow, for an outreach to citizens to help support block watch programs. George Finch, Seasons Music Festival, stated that their request for $8,000 would cover a promotional program that they consider an economic development tool. Sean Hawkins, Committee for Downtown Yakima, explained that their request for $50,000 is the same as the 2008 request. He reviewed statistics on what has been accomplished. 3 NOVEMBER 18, 2008 Brook Creswell spoke on behalf of the Symphony Orchestra, asking for $10,000. Noel Moxley, Executive Director of Yakima Symphony Orchestra, said the money is to promote and maintain their educational services for youth in our community. Nestor Hernandez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, asked for renewal of the existing support they receive. He said they work as a team with the Yakima Valley Chamber of Commerce and supports keeping the two separate. Rockey Marshall spoke in support of the Black Rock program asking for continued funding. Dave McFadden spoke for New Vision - Yakima County Development Association. They have requested an increase from $20,000 to $30,000. He emphasized that it is an investment in the community and that they have a proven ability to obtain a return on the investment. He pointed out that, because of the current economic issues, it is important to be more aggressive. Page Scott, Yakima Valley Conference of Government, said they recognized the economic times when preparing their budget and scaled back their numbers accordingly. The 2009 assessment is 12.5% less than 2008. Juven Garcia, Morelia Sister City, requested an increase from $2,000 to $5,000 because of their increased involvement in economic development and supporting downtown events. Jim Hall, Emergency Management Services, reviewed the projects they have • underway and the 4.8% increase in their assessment. Jessica Moskwa, Executive Director of Allied Arts, spoke regarding support for the Arts Van project and how the funding is used to leverage additional support. Deborah Wilson, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), gave an overview of What they accomplished this year with the funding they received and asked for it to continue at the same level. Keith Hurley, Clean Air Authority, requested continued support. • Edler closed this portion of the budget hearing. 8.. Public Hearing on revenue sources and Consideration of Legislation pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes to be levied for collection in Fiscal 2009 Year: A. Ordinance declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2009 regular property tax levy up to 101 % of the amount levied in the previous year City Manager Zais spoke in detail about the reasoning behind the increase. Mayor Edler opened the public hearing and with no one coming forward to speak, closed it. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote, Ensey and Lover voting nay. 4 • NOVEMBER 18, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -52, AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax levy; declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2009 regular levy up to 101 % along with new construction, annexation and growth in state - assessed property values from the amount levied the previous year. B. Ordinance fixing and levying the 2009 ad valorem property taxes and excess levy taxes for the City of Yakima The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 5-2 roll call vote, Ensey and Lover voting nay. ORDINANCE.NO. 2008 -53, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditures for the 2009 Budget for the City of Yakima. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services contract with Bethel Ridge Family Resources of Naches, Washington to provide marriage education classes to facilitate the mission of Healthy Families Yakima RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -157, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services contract with Bethel Ridge Family Resources of Naches, Washington, to provide marriage education classes using PREP marriage education materials to facilitate the mission of Healthy Families Yakima. 10. Consideration of a Resolution providing for both repeal of prior Resolution No. R -97-84 relating to establishing a lodging tax advisory committee; and further providing for establishing a lodging tax advisory committee and consideration of a motion to reappoint the members of the lodging tax advisory committee City Manager Zais referred to the history of the room tax in the City of Yakima, and then spoke about new legislation that was sponsored by the industry regarding the use of that tax. The original legislation created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in 1997. They are empowered to make recommendations to the City Council on the use of the tax. Last month the committee was reactivated and new members were appointed. This request is to repeal and resubmit a revised committee and to reaffirm the appointment of the seven - member board. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; CAWLEY MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; McClure absent. JOHNSON MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO REAPPOINT THE SEVEN • MEMBERS TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; McClure absent. 5 NOVEMBER 18, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. R2008 -158, A RESOLUTION providing for both repeal of prior • Resolution No. R -97 -84 relating to establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and further providing for establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the City of Yakima, establishing procedures for appointment of the members of the Advisory Committee and for meetings of the Advisory Committee, and specifying the duties of the Advisory Committee. *11. Third Quarter 2008 Reports from Finance: A. Treasury Report B. Accounts Receivable Report The reports were accepted. *12. Consideration of a Resolution setting the date of a public hearing before the "Hearing Examiner on December 17, 2008 to consider Right of -Way vacation proceedings for a public alley located west of Naches Avenue between LaSalle Street and south of Rainier Street, and an undeveloped portion of LaSalle Street lying-west of Naches Avenue RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -159, A RESOLUTION fixing December 17, 2008 as the date for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. This hearing concerns a petition from Noel Properties, LLC to vacate the 10 foot alley on the West side of Block "G" of South Park Addition to North Yakima W.T. (now Yakima, Washington) as recorded in Volume "B' of Plats, page 2, records of Yakima County, Washington, from the South line of Lot 1 to point 25 feet North of the South line of Lot 6 thereof, and; that portion of LaSalle Street lying between Lot 1, Block "G" and Lot 8, Block "J" of South park Addition to North Yakima W.T. (now Yakima, Washington) as recorded in Volume "B" of Plats, page 2, records of Yakima County Washington, AND extending to the West line of said Plat. *13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing Yakima Transit to provide Dial -a- Ride service to locations in Union Gap for the City of Yakima residents RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -160, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing Yakima Transit (YT) to provide Dial -A -Ride (DAR) service to locations in Union Gap for qualified City of Yakima Residents. *14. Final contract payment for Yakima Downtown Futures Initiative Phase 2 project The report from the City Engineer, dated November 5, 2008, with respect to the completion of the work on the Yakima Downtown Futures Initiative Phase 2 project, performed by West Coast Construction, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. • C: NOVEMBER 18, 2008 • *15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional real estate broker services agreement with Almon Commercial Real Estate for the purpose of providing commercial real estate broker services • • RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -161, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, Washington directing the City Manager or his designee to approve and sign a professional services contract for real estate broker services for the disposition of City property as needed. 16. Other Business In response to a question from Council Member Cawley, City Manager Zais said that any policy issues that Council Members would like to submit should be submitted before Wednesday in order to be included in the wrap -up document. 17. Adjournment JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER 25, 2008 AT 8:30 A.M. IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR COUNCIL BUDGET REVIEW. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:11 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITY CLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE DAVID EDLER, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 17