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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/2008 04A Draft Minutes 06-10-2008 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 10, 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, Bill Lover and Neil McClure Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella 2. Executive Session — Property acquisition Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:40 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, City Attorney Paolella and Deputy City Clerk Watkins 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations B. Special presentations / recognitions C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests D: Appointments to Boards and Commissions JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING: • Bill Wheeler— Air Terminal Board • Alan Adolf— Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee • Melanie Gilmore — Charter Civil Service Commission • Bob Mason - Community Review Board • Julie Smith — Rene_ wal Community Commercial Revitalization • Maureen Adkison — Parks and Recreation • Angie Girard — Public Facilities District • • Scott Irons — Historic Preservation Commission The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. JUNE 10, S008 Assistant Mayor Cawley announced the need for more volunteers for remaining • vacancies on the Community Review Board, the Parks & Recreation Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission. He also noted volunteers will be required for Southeast Community Center Advisory Board 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 No. 8, 11, and 12 were added to the Consent Agenda. The Deputy 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. (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 — April 8, 2008 The minutes from the April 8, 2008 Adjourned 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 • City/County Intergovernmental Committee — June 2, 2008 • Transit/Transportation Committee — May 21, 2008 The Council Committee Meeting minutes were approved. • 5. Audience Participation No one came forward to speak. 7: 00 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS 6. Public Hearing and consideration of an Ordinance to establish the Yakima Revenue Development Area for the Washington State Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) program Michael Morales, Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development, introduced the ordinance that will allow a Local Infrastructure Financing Tool Program (LIFT) to be used to prepare the Boise Cascade site to accelerate redevelopment of the area. The application will be submitted by June 30, 2008 with the decision expected by the end of the year. The LIFT program allows cities to finance infrastructure projects by using the increase of state local sales and property tax revenue related to a specific development area to pay debt service. The maximum state contribution is $1 million per year that must be matched by the City. The ordinance proposes 556 acres of private and public property to be the Revenue Development Area (RDA). The public hearing is to simply establish the RDA. Mr. Morales pointed out two additions to the ordinance, under Section 7 of the Findings, items i) and j) and explained each. • 2 JUNE 10, S008 • Mayor Edler opened the public hearing Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9'h Street, complained that citizens are still in the dark as to what is happening and who the principal players are. She is concerned about the potential impact on the neighborhood, especially with increased traffic. She stated that the historic neighborhood must be kept in tact and should be part of the partnership. Dr. James Dodge written comments to the Council members. He supports the ordinance, although he had concerns about the table on page 2 of the agenda statement that refers only to commercial development and does not mention residential, office or light industrial development He suggested that, before entering into a contract with private developers, the City develop its own vision and recognize the importance of the inclusion of high density housing to encourage more people to live downtown. Lynne Kittelson rebutted Dr. Dodge's suggestion of high density housing pointing out the impact it would have on the schools in the area. Al Brown, Yakima Greenway, said their Executive Board reviewed the proposal and are very excited to be a part of it. • Mayor Edler closed the public hearing • The Deputy Clerk read the ordinance by title; CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.City Manager Zais commented that this ordinance is the beginning step that opens the door for State financing. Development of the area will still go through the public process that will also create a development agreement and a SEPA process. The points made by the citizens should be addressed during the process. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -28, AN ORDINANCE creating the Yakima Revenue Development Area pursuant to Chapter 39.102 RCW (Local Infrastructure Financing Tool Program) 7. Public Hearing to consider the results of the Washington State Auditor's Office performance audit report on providing public records to citizens Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager, explained that the hearing is a requirement of Initiative 900, and is to review the results of the recent performance audit. He describe how the Auditor's office conducted a blind audit evaluating the City's responses to public disclosure requests. He introduced Jodi Stephens, the City's Public Records Officer, who was instrumental in the City's high performance rating. Chris Cortinez of the State Attorney General's office described the audit process used. The City of Yakima compared well against the other entities tested. His only advice was to keep on doing what we are doing. • 3 JUNE 10, S008 The public hearing was opened and closed with no citizens coming forward to speak. 0 CAWLEY MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *8. 2007 Annual Report of the City of Yakima Fire Department The Fire Department's 2007 Annual Report was approved. 9. Staff report regarding proposed debt financing for 2008 Engineering, and Streets/Traffic projects and financing for a new Fire Department ladder truck City Manager Zais gave background information regarding the issuance of a $2,050,000 bond for the design and construction of four capital improvement projects. He addressed additional challenges in funding pedestrian crossings, specifically at 16'h and Hathaway. Avenues. DSHS has proposed to contribute $120,000 toward this crossing. Another part of the proposal is funding the purchase of a Fire ladder truck. They had hoped to purchase it using cash reserves in the Fire capital fund and allocation of future REET 1 dollars. They learned that neither REET 1 nor 2 dollars can be used for the acquisition of fire • apparatus. They strategized on how to reallocate dollars within the system in a way to use the REST 1 dollars. The proposal is to shift the debt service portion on the improvements on the 72nd Avenue fire station to be covered by REET 1, thus freeing up general fund dollars to apply for an increase in the bond for debt service for the ladder truck. Using the reserve from the Fire capital budget, $150,000 of general funds and the addition to the bond, they feel they can acquire the ladder truck. Council Member McClure complimented the City Manager on the creativity of bundling projects to make the money work. JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. Consideration_ of a Resolution authorizing execution of an architectural services agreement with LCA Architects to conduct a feasibility study addressing the need and advisability of replacement of the existing Yakima Police Department substation Lt. Gary Belles introduced the Police Department substation project and identified the need for a feasibility study. The cost of the study will not exceed $35,000. City Manager Zais advised that $80,000 is earmarked for the full project. The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. • 4 JUNE 10, S008 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -91, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Architectural Services Agreement with LCA Architects, P. A. of Boise, Idaho to conduct a feasibility study addressing the need and advisability of replacement of the Yakima Police Department Substation currently located at the Yakima Airport. *11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the contract with Berger Abam regarding the Grade Separation Project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -92, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an additional (fourth) supplemental agreement with BERGER/ABAM Engineers, Inc., for engineering and consulting services for the Railroad Grade Separation Project. . *12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Surdex Corporation to provide UDAR data acquisition and processing for high accuracy mapping and modeling applications RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -93, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services agreement with Surdex Corporation in an amount not to exceed $136,000 to provide UDAR data acquisition and processing. • *13. Consideration of approval of first quarter 2008 Finance reports: A. Revenue and Expenditure Report B. Accounts Receivable C. Treasury Report The reports were accepted. *14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a Release and Settlement Agreement to resolve and settle the claim for damages filed by Crystal Dodge RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -94, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Release and Settlement Agreement to resolve and settle the claim for damages filed with the Yakima City Clerk by Crystal L. Dodge. *15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an addendum to an agreement with Central Washington Occupational Medicine for the provision of drug and alcohol testing and physical examination services for Transit employees RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -95, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Addendum to an Agreement with Central Washington Occupational • Medicine for the provision of drug and alcohol testing and physical examination services through July 31, 2009. 5 JUNE 10, S008 *16. Consideration of an application from Lake Aspen Enterprises /Borton CA • Storage for a right -of -way use permit to place screening in the City right -of- way at 1725 River Road and 1800 River Road The application was accepted.. *17. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract amendment with KRAFT CONSULTING to extend the Healthy Families Yakima program for an additional year RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -96, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to amend the City of Yakima Greater Yakima Valley Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Community Demonstration Initiative Professional. Services Agreement with Kraft Consulting, a business located in the City of Yakima, serving as the Executive Director for the °Greater Yakima Valley Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Community Demonstration Initiative" child support enforcement demonstration project. *18. Consideration of a Resolution transferring a surplus used police vehicle to Prosser Memorial Hospital RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -97, A RESOLUTION declaring a used police vehicle to be surplus and authorizing its transfer to Prosser Memorial Hospital. *19. Consideration of Final Contract Payment for the General 308 Irrigation System Phase III, Stage 1 improvements The report from the Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc., dated May 16, 2008, with respect to the completion of the work on the General 308 Irrigation System Phase 3 /State 1 Improvements, performed by KRCI, LLC, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *20..' Consideration of a Resolution authorizing acquisition of right -of -way under the Transportation Enhancement Grant Program for the William O. Douglas Trail Connections project RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -98, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to acquire right -of -way under the Transportation Enhancement and Recreation and Conservation Office Grant Programs for the William O. Douglas Trail Connections Project. *21. Set date of Public Hearing for July 1, 2008 for the Wellington Phase 4 Final Plat July 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. was set as the date of public hearing for the Wellington Phase 4 Final Plat. • 2 JUNE 10, S008 • *22. Set Dates of Public Hearings for July 1 and July 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to consider: A. Adoption of the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2009 -2014, and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan B. Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element And the addition of C. Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan to identify the City REET Expenditure Plan July 1 and July 15, 2008 were set as the dates of public hearings to consider the adoption of the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2009 -2014, and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; and to amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities element ORDINANCES 23. Consideration of recommendations to amend the posted speed limits on various arterial streets and an Ordinance amending Section 9.50.370 of the Yakima Municipal Code Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, referred to the recent speed study that was conducted as part of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan update. The two major considerations for speed limit changes are how fast people currently travel and the safety criteria of the road. The Deputy Clerk read the ordinance by title; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. CAWLEY MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO CHANGE 38TH AVENUE BETWEEN TIETON AND NOB HILL, BEHIND FISHER GOLF COURSE, TO 25 MPH. During discussion it was pointed out that 38"' Avenue was part of the bike corridor. The motion failed by a 5-2 roll call vote;,Coffey, Edler, Ensey, Johnson, and McClure voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the original motion to approve the ordinance. The motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote; Cawley voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -291 AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of Traffic and Rules of the Road within Yakima City Limits to change the speed limit of various streets, add streets that have been annexed into the City of Yakima and update the name of "B" Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; amending section 9.50.370 Speed Limits of Chapter 9.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 24. Consideration of an Ordinances relating to public safety and morals: A. Repealing Chapter 6.11 entitled, "Criminal Street Gangs and Gang - related activities," of the City of Yakima Municipal Code Captain Greg Copeland explained how the State Legislature passed House Bill 2712 entitled "Criminal Street Gangs" and that portions of it preempt the local ordinance. This ordinance must be passed to repeal the existing ordinance prior to the new Criminal Street Gang ordinance being adopted. The Deputy • Clerk read the ordinance by title; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY h JUNE 10, S008 SECONDED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by • unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -30, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety and Morals; repealing Chapter 6.11 entitled, "Criminal Street Gangs and Gang — Related Activities ", which certain portions have been preempted by the recently adopted Washington State Law relating to Criminal Street Gangs, which goes into effect June 12, 2008; and repealing Chapter 6.11 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. Adopting portions of the newly adopted Washington State Criminal Street Gangs law effective June 12, 2008; adopting Section 306 of the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2712; imposing mandatory minimum sentences for misdemeanor and gross- misdemeanor criminal street gang - related offenses; and creating a new Chapter 6.11 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code The Deputy Clerk read the ordinance by title; JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -31, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety and Morels; adopting portions of the newly adopted Washington State Criminal Street Gangs law (HB 2712), effective June 12, 2008, including definitions for the terms, "criminal street gang", "criminal street gang associate or member", "criminal street gang — related offense, and "pattern of criminal street gang activity"; adopting HB 2712 Section 306, which will be codified as RCW number to be assigned), dealing with criminal street gang tagging and graffiti; and imposing mandatory minimum sentences for misdemeanor and gross - misdemeanor criminal street gang - related offense; and creating a new Chapter 6.11 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *25. Consideration of an Ordinance authorizing the City to lease to Noel Communications, Inc. access to and space within the conduit system located under Yakima Avenue ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -32, AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City to enter into an agreement specified in the Ordinance with Noel Communications, Inc.. ( "Noels} for the purpose of leasing to Noel access to and space in the conduit within the conduit system owned by the City of Yakima that is located under the sidewalks along Yakima Avenue from Ninth Street to Seventh Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, for the purpose of Noel's installing, operating and maintaining Noel's fiber optic cable, in exchange for consideration as described in the Ordinance; and setting forth provisions, terms and conditions accompanying the access to and space in the conduit; and setting an effective date. 26. Other Business Assistant Mayor Cawley reminded the public of the Summer Kick Off Cruise on June 21". • Council Member McClure promoted the Arboretum's Garden Tour to be held this weekend. D JUNE 10, S008 • City Manager Zais reminded Council of the AWC meeting to be held in Yakima next week celebrating its 75 year. • City Manager Zais announced that City Attorney Paolella has been appointed to the Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board by Governor Gregoire effective July 1, 2008. • 27. Adjournment CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADJOURN. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 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 0