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Home My WebLink About09/02/2008 04A Draft Minutes 07-15-2008 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING JULY 15, 2008 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS — YAKIMA CITY HALL 1. Roll Call -`� -. A 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, Acting City Attorney Harvey and City Clerk Moore 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations -- None B. Special presentations / recognitions Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager Mayor Edler read a proclamation honoring Denise Nichols who is retiring after 28 years of service for the City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Department. City Manager Zais presented Denise with a DVD of fellow employees' wishes, a watch, and a special plaque reflecting quality of life items in the city in which she has had a part in creating. Public Works Director Chris Waarvick passed a message from Barry Harman expressing his great appreciation for her efforts. Denise thanked the City for her experiences. C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests -- None D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions City Manager Zais announced that Mayor Edler has been appointed to the Freight Mobility Board by Governor Gregoire. 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. Items 8 and 10 were added to the Consent Agenda. The 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. Consideration of approval of Council Minutes • Business Meetings -- April 15, May 6 and May 13, 2008 The minutes of the April 15, May 6 and May 13, 2008 Business meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. JULY 15, 2008 *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes Pp 9 • Council Budget Committee — June 12 • Intergovernmental Relations Committee — June 18 • Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative — June 24 • Neighborhood Development Committee — July 9 The Committee Meeting minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation Robert Cook a former Seattle resident spoke on: • Mandatory recycling • Synchronizing traffic lights on Yakima Avenue • Allowing semi truck traffic on Yakima Avenue in the downtown area • Graffiti and gang problems in the N. 4th Street area Mr. Cook described how Seattle handles these issues. Mayor Edler said responses would be provided at the next Council business meeting. Pam Jette, 702 N. 6th Street, complained about the graffiti on her fence and the Graffiti Buster program. She also spoke against the ordinance requiring the resident to clean off the graffiti thirty days, or be subject to a fine. Mary McDaniels, 924 S. 16th Avenue, said that the pedestrian signals at intersections downtown do not allow enough time to cross the street. Council Member McClure asked staff for cost information on crossing signals that show a remaining time countdown. 7: 00 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS 6. Closed Record Public Hearing on the Preliminary Plat of Vista Ridge, submitted by Vista Ridge Properties, LLC Bill Cook, gave background information on the subdivision and described the SEPA process that was followed. He advised that City staff is recommending acceptance of the Hearing Examiner's recommendation. Discussion ensued concerning the required easement for an emergency access road through Mr. Hannon's farm and the need for a barrier to prohibit traffic on that road. • Mayor Edler opened the public hearing. Walt & Cheryl Kroes were concerned about the widening of Easy Street and whether it would affect their property. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, stated the developer is required to widen the entrance into the plat, but not the street. Richard Wehr, Professional Land Surveyor with PLSA Engineering and Surveying, represented the applicants. He requested removal of the condition to build an emergency fire access road. After much discussion, Council asked if the fire access road issue could be remanded back to the Hearing Examiner for 2 �J JULY 15, 2008 reconsideration. Senior Assistant City Attorney Lawrence Watters stated the Hearing Examiner did not have jurisdiction on the fire access road since the SEPA process was not appealed; therefore, the issue was not before Council for consideration. • Mayor Edler closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title; JOHNSON MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -110, A RESOLUTION approving a preliminary long plat, subject to certain conditions, for an eighteen (18) lot subdivision to be located west of the Easy Acres Plat at Easy Street and S. 69th Avenue, and south of the intersection of Coolidge Road and S. 72'd Avenue, Yakima, Washington, known a "Plat of Vista Ridge ". 7. Public Hearing to consider: A. Adoption of the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for years 2009 to 2014 and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer, advised this is the continuation of the July 1 st public hearing to consider the TIP Plan. Three items have been added as a result of the July 15t meeting; the SR12 and 16th Avenue interchange, the 1 -82 and 'G' Street interchange and, the Fair Avenue and Yakima Avenue signal. Within the 2009 -2014 Six -Year TIP, 16 projects were funded and staff will continue to seek funding for the remainder of the projects. Mayor Edler opened the public hearing. With no one coming forward to speak, he closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read Resolution A by title; CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO.ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Johnson temporarily absent. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -111, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2009 through 2014 for the construction of streets and - arterials streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. B. Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities element to incorporate the adopted Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) The City Clerk read Resolution B by title; McClure MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 3 JULY 15, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -112, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2009 through 2014 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *8. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Paladin Data Systems Corporation for the development and implementation of computer application systems for various functional areas and public portal functions of the City of Yakima RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -113, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager for the City of Yakima to sign a contract with Paladin Data Systems Corporation for the development and implementation of computer application systems to support the Utility Billing, Customer Services, Permitting, Code Administration, Business License, Complaints, Accounts Receivable, and Public Portal functions of the City of Yakima. 9. Consideration of Legislation regarding Yakima Business Improvement District: A. Resolution expressing the intent to disestablish the previously. established Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Number One and setting a date of public hearing for August 6, 2008 for consideration of said disestablishment 0 Sean Hawkins, Committee for Downtown Yakima, explained that one of the main tasks he was given when hired was to increase revenue resources to help properly maintain the downtown area. Last summer they assumed downtown maintenance issues from the city. They have had a smaller crew this year while waiting to get a revenue source created. They have met with property and business owners in the downtown area identifying their needs. Once the business people realized they were the ones who would be paying for it, cleanliness and safety became the priority. The committee did a lot of.fine tuning of the plan to make it fair and equitable. Although there is no "fair" plan that will satisfy everyone, it became their goal to develop something they could sell. They received 60% acceptance on their plan for a three -year trial. The City Clerk read the resolution by title; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -114, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima expressing the intent of the Council to disestablish the previously established Parking and Business Improvement Area Number One (hereinafter PBIA) formed to allow the collection of special assessments from Yakima downtown business owners and operators for the specific purposes set forth in said previously established PBIA; and setting the date, time, and place for a public hearing on August 6, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., for consideration of said disestablishment. 40 JULY 15, 2008 B. Resolution initiating the establishment of a Yakima Business Improvement District for the downtown area and setting a date of public hearing for August 6, 2008 for consideration of said establishment The City Clerk read the resolution by title; JOHNSON MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. LOVER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO EXEMPT THE CHURCHES AND THEIR PROPERTY. Council Member Lover explained his motion. Discussion covered the actual dollar amount to be assessed to churches as well as how much the City is paying in dollars and time. After much discussion, the question was called for on the amendment. The motion failed by a 5 -2 roll call vote, Cawley and Lover voting yes. The question was called for on the original motion. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 20087 -115, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, initiating the establishment of a Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District for the downtown area of the City and setting. the time for a public hearing for August 6, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., for the consideration of establishing said District. *10. Consideration of a Right -of -way use permit for awnings and balconies to be constructed for the Bon Lofts building at 17 North Third Street The right -of -way use permit was approved. . P: M. PFGjeG (Postponed) *12.. Consideration of a Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Washington Heights, Phase 1 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -116, A RESOLUTION granting conditional preliminary plat approval for the preliminary plat of Washington Heights Phase 1, a 24 -lot subdivision for property located in the vicinity of S. 76th Avenue and W. Washington Avenue. *13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing use of 2008 budgeted funds and preliminary 2009 budgeted funds for the continued implementation of work packages described in the April 23, 2003 agreement between City of Yakima and Black and Veatch Corporation for professional services RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -117, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve use of budgeted funds for the continued implementation of Work Packages described in the April 23, 2003 agreement between the City of Yakima and Black and Veatch Corporation for professional services 5 JULY 15, 2008 *14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services contract with Kittelson and Associates to prepare a Barge - Chestnut Neighborhood Area Traffic Calming Study, Phase One RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -118, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Yakima and Kittelson Engineering for the purpose of preparing the Barge- Chestnut Neighborhood Area Traffic Calming Study, Phase One *15. Set Date of Public Hearing for August 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the first and second quarter percent Real Estate Excise Tax (REET1 and REET2) project funding plan, consistent with and amending the Yakima Capital Facilities element of the Comprehensive Plan August 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. was set as the date of closed record public hearing to consider the first and second quarter percent Real Estate Excise Tax project funding plan. ORDINANCES 16. Presentation and consideration of legislation for the Stormwater Program: A. Resolution authorizing execution of a Stormwater Management Implementation Grant with the Department of Ecology Doug Mayo, Wastewater Manager, gave a presentation on investments of the Stormwater revenue received to date. Brian Cochrane, Yakima County Natural Resource Specialist, reviewed the Stormwater program in general including what is expected next. Mr. Mayo advised that a $392,000 grant from the Department of Ecology, is almost completed. It will help pay for the mapping element. He advised that the grant money is "found revenue" that was not anticipated at budget time. They would like to use a portion of the grant money to reimburse budget money that has been expended. The City Clerk read the resolution by title; CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -119, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a FY2008 Stormwater Management Implementation Grant Agreement Document with the Washington State Department of Ecology B. Ordinance amending the 2008 Budget and appropriating funds for stormwater (Read ordinance only at this meeting; second reading scheduled 8/5108) An Ordinance amending the 2008 budget and appropriating funds for mapping and inventorying existing stormwater infrastructure was read by title only, and laid on the table until August 5, 2008 for a second reading. 0 A JULY 15, 2008 0 *17. Consideration of an Ordinance authorizing a Limited Tax General Obligation bond not to exceed $3.5 million • ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -33, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the issuance of limited -tax general obligation bonds of the City in a principal sum not to exceed $3,500,000 to finance pedestrian crossing, street and other infrastructure improvements and to acquire a fire truck; providing the form and terms of the bonds; and delegating the authority to approve the final terms of the bonds. *18. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the 2008 Budget and appropriating funds from the 333 -Law and Justice Capital Fund to provide for a feasibility study for a police substation (Second reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -34, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $35,000 within the 333 -Law & Justice Capital Fund to provide for a feasibility study for a police substation. An Ordinance amending the 2008 budget and appropriating funds for a feasibility study for a police substation; previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading: *19. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the 2008 Budget and appropriating funds for 2008 general obligation bond issue projects for street, pedestrian crossing signals and fire ladder truck (Second reading) An Ordinance amending the 2008 budget and appropriating funds to provide partial funding to purchase a.replacement fire truck and to construct pedestrian crossings, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -35, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations within the 000 - General Fund; 142 - Arterial Street Fund; and 342 - Public Works Construction Fund to provide partial funding to purchase a replacement fire truck and to construct pedestrian crossings. *20. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the 2008 Budget and appropriating funds from the Parks capital budget to complete funding for Kiwanis Skate Park (Second reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -36, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $100,000 within the 331 — Parks and Recreation Capital Fund for expenditure during 2008 to provide for construction of a Skatepark 7 JULY 15, 2008 21. Other Business LOVER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO TELEVISE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON YPAC. After Council Member Lover explained his rationale, Council Member McClure gave a passionate argument against putting committee meetings on YPAC. He welcomed moving the meeting to a time more appropriate for the public to attend. It was suggested they solicit input from the County Commissioners on their willingness to have the meeting televised. JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO POSTPONE THE DECISION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 22. Adjournment CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO JULY 22, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LEVY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITY CLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE DAVID EDLER, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy Clerk Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 0 • 0 •