HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/2008 00 Action Agenda COUNCIL ACTION ON
BUSINESS MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2008
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
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
Staff: City Manager Zais, Senior Assistant City Attorney Harvey and
City Clerk Moore
2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Assistant Mayor Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Week
Mayor Edler read a proclamation declaring the week of January
20 -26, 2008 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Week. Reverend Trimble
and Ester Huey accepted the proclamation and described various
activities scheduled throughout the week.
B. Special presentations / recognitions - -None
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests
• Request for crosswalk at 16 Avenue and Hathaway - -Tony Courcy
Shelley Willson, Street and Traffic Operations Manager reviewed
the history and project status of crosswalk enhancement at this
location. She advised the project is listed on the City's
Transportation Improvement Program, which is required for grant
application processes. Staff is actively pursuing grant funding
opportunities and coordinating with DSHS for potential
improvements.
• Sidewalk development standards at Fairfield Inn - -Lynne Kittelson
Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development,
advised that the parcels in front of the Fairfield Inn are vacant at
this time. As those parcels are developed, they are required to
comply with Title 12 to construct curb, gutters and sidewalks.
D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Yakima Housing Authority Board
ACTION: Mamie Perdue was reappointed to the Yakima Housing
Authority Board. VOTE: Unanimous
• Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
ACTION: Council Member Johnson was selected for nomination to
represent the City on the Executive Board. VOTE: Unanimous
4. Consent agenda
ACTION: Items 12C and 12D were removed from the consent agenda. The
consent agenda was approved as read. VOTE: Unanimous
*A. Council Minutes -- None
*B. Council Committee Meeting Reports -- None
5. Audience Participation
• Reverend John Everhart was concerned about the lack of local individuals
employed on projects awarded to outside contractors. He suggested the
Council look for ways to employ more local people on projects.
• Lynne Kittelson asked the City to enforce the ordinance pertaining to snow
removal on sidewalks in front of residences.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
6. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Habitat for
Humanity for the use of 2007 HOME funds for the purchase and preparation of
lots for two new homes for low income persons
Mike Nixon, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity, spoke about the project
and described their program in Yakima.
Maud Scott talked about historic preservation and asked that Habitat for
Humanity consider the historical influence in that area when designing the new
homes.
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -09. VOTE: Unanimous
7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing forgiveness of a lien to the Yakima
County Coalition for the Homeless for property located at 604 and 606 Central
Avenue and execution of a full reconveyance deed for the property.
Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained the
background of the lien against the Coalition's property and their request to the
City to forgive the loan, which would allow the final sale of the property.
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -10.
VOTE: Unanimous
8. Consideration of a Resolution adopting the water use efficiency goals and
establishing water use efficiency measures consistent and compliant with the
Water Use Efficiency program established by the Department of Health
Dave Brown, Water and Irrigation Manager, gave background of water rights to
municipalities and the need to establish measures for efficient use of our water.
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -11.
VOTE: Unanimous
*9. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of agreements with:
A. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Yakima County
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -12
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B. Hearing Examiner and Hearing Examiner Pro Tem
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -13
*10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an engineering and
consulting services agreement with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. for
services associated with the piping of the Fruitvale Canal from North 6 th Avenue
to "H" Street and North 9 th Street
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -14
*11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of various contracts and
agreements specifically for the 800Mhz rebanding project of the Public Works
radio system
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -15
12. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of agreements for the Public
Works Department with:
*A. Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) for Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) support services
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -16
*B. Allied Arts Council of Yakima Valley for a visual and performing arts
program for youth
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -17
C. Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), formerly known as the
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) for Upper Kiwanis
Park redevelopment
Council Member Lover asked if the City had any flexibility in the development of
the project, i.e. could we build only some of the items listed and include other
items that were not listed. Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager,
answered that at the time of our grant application, we had to list the amenities we
planned to do. If we minimally modified those, it might be acceptable, but if we
changed the recreational scope, we would have to petition again. Denise
outlined the timeline for the project.
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -18. VOTE:
Unanimous
D. Opportunities Industrialization Center (010) to amend the Southeast
Community Center operating agreement
Denise Nichols explained the amendment to the 2004 contract with 010. Council
Member McClure was concerned with the terms of the agreement and the
contract renewal process. Council Member Lover was concerned that OIC had
not obtained alternate funding after three years of being funded by the City.
ACTION: Motion to amend the wording in paragraph 4, Term of Agreement, in
the original contract so the option is given to the City rather than to the Operator.
Motion failed 5 -2. VOTE: McClure, Cawley, Coffey, Edler and Johnson voting
no. ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -19. VOTE:
Unanimous.
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*13. Consideration of the Final Contract Payment for the Yakima Police and Legal
Center laboratory remodel
ACTION: Standard Motion V -B to accept the project and approve final payment
was approved.
*14. Consideration of the Final Contract Payment for the Capitol Theatre re- roofing
project
ACTION: Standard Motion V -B to accept the project and approve final payment
was approved.
*15. Set date of Public Hearing for February 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the City
of Yakima's Critical Areas Ordinance update
ACTION: February 19, 2008 was set as the date of Public Hearing regarding the
City of Yakima's Critical Areas Ordinance update
ORDINANCES
*16. Consideration of an Ordinance adopting RCW 46.61.668 prohibiting text
messaging while driving and RCW 46.61.667 prohibiting cell phone use while
driving
ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -01
17. Other Business
• The Yakima Citizens Special Elections Committee requested the Council
to schedule a public hearing at its February 5, 2008 business meeting to
obtain public input for the Yakima School District Maintenance and
Operation Levy to be held on February 19, 2008.
ACTION: Motion to schedule a public hearing on February 5, 2008
carried. VOTE: Unanimous
• Assistant Mayor Cawley made the following remarks:
A. Requested the Codes division to enforce the ordinance that requires
residents to have a visible house number on their homes.
B. Thanked Gary Cullier for his service as the City's Hearing Examiner.
C. Advised that the Harman Center board had extended an invitation to
Council Members to visit their facility.
18. Adjournment
ACTION: Council adjourned at 8:00 p.m. to January 26, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. at the
Yakima Convention Center for a Strategic Planning Workshop.
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