The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About09/02/2008 00 Draft Minutes 08-05-2008 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AUGUST 5,2008-4:30 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, Bill Lover and Neil McClure Staff: City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Martinez, and City Clerk Moore 2. Executive Session: • Prospective Litigation and Property Condemnation • Personnel — City Manager's Annual Review The 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 Staff: City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Martinez and City Clerk Moore 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 - none B. Special presentations/ recognitions • Assistant Mayor Cawley presented a Certificate of Appreciation to KL Wombacher; General Manager, and Aaron Arndt, Assistant General Manager, of the Yakima Bears for their service to the community. • Representatives from the "Young Leaders" presented a check for $3,200 to the City as a donation to Fisher Golf Course for marketing to help increase usage. • Amy Peters representing Greater Columbia 211 updated the Council on call statistics and thanked them for their support. • Paul Williams, Yakima Parks and Recreation Commissioner, gave a status report of recent activities at Fisher Golf Course. • Police Chief Granato introduced Kelly Rosenow as the new Deputy Police Chief. He also announced that tonight was National Night Out 4. AUGUST 5, 2008 *C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests • Synchronized traffic signals on Yakima Avenue — Bob Cook • Semi - trucks allowed on Yakima Avenue (CBD) — Bob Cook • Pedestrian signals on Yakima Avenue —.Mary McDaniels • Graffiti /Gang problems — Pam Jette Reports available in the packet. D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions Community Review Board — Hector Franco and Greg Bohn Parks and Recreation Commission — Bob Busse (suggestion to establish a youth position) Yakima Valley Historical Review Committee — Stephanie Gilmore and Karl Pasten JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO APPOINT HECTOR FRANCO AND GREG BOHN TO THE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO REAPPOINT BOB BUSSE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Johnson also said they will come back at a later time to discuss creating a youth position on the commission. W APPOINT JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO A O NT S TEPHANIE GILMORE AND KARL PASTEN TO THE HISTORIC COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 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 removed from consent and Item No. 17 was added. Item No. 20 was added to the agenda and put on consent. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title; CAWLEY MOVED AND JOHNSON 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 • Adjourned Meeting — March 25, 2008 • Special Meeting — June 24, 2008 • Business Meetings —June 3, June 10 and July 1, 2008 The minutes of the March 25, 2008 Adjourned, June 24, 2008 Special and June 3, June 10 and July 1, 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. 0 2 • AUGUST 5, 2008 *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes • Intergovern mental Relations Committee— July 7 • Transportation and Transit Committee — July 16 • Council Budget Committee — July 17. Boards and Commissions Appointing Committee — July-21 • Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative Committee' July 23 5. Audience Participation 'Charles Gargas had concerns about bicycle traffic on the Kissel Park pathway and requested signs be posted designating pedestrian traffic only. Public Works Director Chris Waarvick responded that signs would be posted indicating pedestrians have the right of way and violation, per the Municipal Code, would result in a $250 fine. Roy Robeck discussed the graffiti crisis and thanked City staff for their work in combating the problem. Candie Turner complained about the overgrown vegetation and debris on property at South 801h Avenue from Wide Hollow Road to .Nob Hill Boulevard and the Westwood West mobile home park. She distributed pictures to Council of the referenced property. 7: 00 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARINGS /MEETINGS 6. ' Public Hearing and approval of the First and Second Quarter Percent Real Estate Excise Tax (REET1 and REET 2) project funding and Consideration of a Resolution, amending the Yakima Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan Cindy Epperson explained that this comes before Council at the recommendation of the State Auditor. The list on Table 1 shows projects eligible for funding, although there are more than there is available money. The list will be updated annually. Mayor Edler opened the public hearing; and with no one coming forward to speak,. he closed the hearing. 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 -120, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Capital Facilities Plan incorporating the update of the 2008 Real Estate Excise Tax Capital Program Project List 3 AUGUST 5, 2008 �I CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing intent for license agreement with Yakima Youth Soccer Association for property off SR24 south of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, darified that this action is an amendment to Resolution R- 2008 -62 previously approved. The Recreation and Conservation Office has requested that the form of the resolution be amended to conform to their application requirements. No substantive changes in intent are made. Larry Mattson, Project Manager, gave a report on their recent project presentation in Olympia. The 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 -121, A RESOLUTION authorizing application for funding assistance for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) project (RCO #08- 1370D) to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) as provided in Chapter 79A.15 RCW, Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. *8. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with MBG Surveying to perform construction and additional topographic surveying services for the Yakima Downtown Futures Initiative Project, Phase 3 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -122, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services agreement in an amount of $23,670 for surveying services on the Yakima Downtown Initiatives Project — Phase 3. 9. Consideration of a Resolution for a grant application to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to fund graffiti abatement Following discussion and questions regarding overtime, CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO DEFER THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT BUSINESS MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member McClure challenged Council and the community to accept graffiti as our responsibility and to look for ways to solve it. Council Member Coffey requested the entire graffiti issue be looked at in committee. It was suggested that the Neighborhood Development Committee look into. bringing all partners together for a discussion. *10. Consideration of a Resolution initiating right -of -way alley vacation proceedings east of Gordon Road and south of Oak Street, and setting a date of public hearing before the Hearing Examiner for September 25, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. R -2008 -123, A RESOLUTION fixing September 25, 2008 as the date for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. This hearing 0 2 AUGUST 5, 2008 concerns a petition to vacate all that portion of the dedicated alley beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 10, Block 6, Central Washington Addition to North Yakima, as recorded in Volume "B" of Plats, Page 33, records of Yakima County Washington, then east a distance of 20 feet to the northwest comer of Lot 1, Block 6, of said subdivision, then south along the west line of lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 a distance of 200 feet, then west a distance of 20 feet, to the southwest comer of Lot 6 of said subdivision, then north along the east line of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, a distance of 200 feet, to the northeast corner of Lot 10 of said subdivision and the point of beginning. *11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a personal services agreement with HADDAD /DRUGAN, LLC, to develop the artistic concept and design the aesthetics for the Lincoln Avenue underpass portion of the Grade Separations project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -124, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a personal services agreement in an amount not to exceed $83,000 to develop the artistic concept and design the aesthetics for the Lincoln Avenue Underpass portion of the Grade Separations project. *12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the private streets in the Woodwinds. West Subdivision (Woodwinds Way, South 85th Place, South 86"' Place and South `87th Place) into public ownership RESOLUTION NO. R -2008 -125, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to accept the Woodwinds West Subdivision Streets (Woodwinds Way, South 85th Place, South 86th Place and South 87th Place) into public ownership. . *13. Set date of Public Meeting for August 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to consider final plat approval for Crown Crest, Phase 1 Subdivision August 19, 2008 was set as the date of public meeting to consider final plat approval for Crown Crest, Phase 1 subdivision. *14. Set date of August 19, 2008 for a joint City- County Public Hearing to consider the Regional Planning Commission's recommendations for amendments to the City of Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance August 19, 2008 was set as the date for a joint City- County public hearing to consider the Regional Planning Commission's recommendations for amendments to the City of Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. - *15. Set Date of Public Hearing for September 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. on transit fare increase proposals 0 September 2, 2008 was set as the date of public hearing on transit fare increase proposals. 5 AUGUST 5, 2008 Ed ORDINANCES 16. First reading of an Ordinance amending the 2008 Equipment Rental and other operating budgets for unanticipated diesel and gasoline cost increases (Read ordinance by title only at this meeting; second reading scheduled 8/19/08) Council Member McClure suggested the increased cost for fuel for painting out graffiti be bundled with this request. Council Member Lover asked if the City had implemented the fuel reduction plan. Richard Wonner, Fleet Manager, advised they had started implementing it in 2006. In his monitoring of the fuel consumption by division, all divisions have shown either a flat or reduced consumption over 2007. The Clerk read the ordinance by title and laid it on the table until August 19, 2008 for a second reading. *17. Consideration of an Ordinance adding a September 6, 2008 "Open Cruising Event" on Yakima Avenue and amending Section 9.25.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -38, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; adding a September 6, 2008 "Open Cruising Event" on Yakima Avenue; and amending Section 9.25.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 18. Consideration of legislation regarding removal of a ramp on the 300400 block of "A" Street, adjacent to JEM Development property (former Yakima Mall): A. Consideration of recommendation from the Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative Committee for ramp removal; Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, advised that at their July 23 "d meeting the Yakima Downtown Futures Initiative Committee recommended supporting a request from Joe Monier, JEM Development, to consider removal of a ramp between 3`d Street and Naches Avenue on the north . side of the mall. The ramps were part of an LID that was approved in the mid - 1960's. It was built with public dollars and reimbursed through revenue received through participants in the LID. Therefore, it is our position that the ramp is publicly owned. The ramps need to be removed for the redevelopment of the building on the southwest comer of Naches Avenue and A Street to a second hotel. The Downtown Futures Initiative Committee recommended 1) a motion supporting and recommending the removal of the ramps as a City project and, 2) reading of an appropriation ordinance to allocate funds estimated 'at $85,500, to remove that portion of the ramp. Staff recommends that approval of removal be subject to an engineer's report regarding structural impact of the removal. Council Member Lover expressed concern about the ordinance as well as the funds proposed to remove it. 0 AUGUST 5, 2008 COFFEY MOVED AND EDI_ER SECONDED TO REMOVE THE RAMP. Discussion ensued. Council Member Coffey and Mayor Edler both commented that if it is owned by the City we should be responsible for removing it. Council Member Lover questioned the City's ownership. Assistant City Attorney Martinez referred to an LID from the 1960's that clearly indicates it belongs to the City. Council Member Lover commented that it wasn't built for a public purpose but to access a private parking garage and opined that we should allow JEM Development to remove it at their expense. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote; Lover voting nay. B. An Ordinance amending the 2008 Budget and making appropriations in the 141 -Street and Traffic Engineering Fund (Read ordinance by title only at this meeting; second reading scheduled 8/19/08) The City Clerk read the ordinance by title and it was laid it on the table until August 19, 2008 for a second reading. *19. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2008 Budget and appropriating funds for stormwater ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -39, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $75,000 within the 441- ® Stormwater Operating Fund for expenditure during 2008. to provide for mapping and inventorying existing stormwater infrastructure. An Ordinance amending the 2008 budget and appropriating funds for expenditure to provide for mapping and inventorying existing stormwater infrastructure, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. 20. Other Business *Set date of public hearing for August 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to consider an appeal of the Community Review Board Decision regarding property at 6409 Occidental Avenue, requested by Ron Voris. August 19, 2008 was set as the date of public hearing to consider an appeal of a Community Review Board decision. • Assistant Mayor Cawley mentioned a pot hole at North 37'h and Lincoln Avenues. He also noted there were sprinklers at Kissel Park needing adjustment. Council Member Lover stated he was unhappy with the Grade Separation Project report in the packet and asked staff to determine how much it would cost the City to eliminate the project. There was no consensus of the Council ® for staff to pursue his request. 7 AUGUST 5, 2008 21. Adjoumment ' 0 CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO AUGUST 6, 2008 AT 7.00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CONSIDERATION OF DISESTABLISHING PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND ESTABLISHING A DOWNTOWN YAKIMA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjoumed at 7:37 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK DAVID EDLER, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy Clerk Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office ]