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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/2010 00 Action Agenda ACTION ON YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING MAY 18, 2010 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YAKIMA CITY HALL 5:00 -5:15 P.M. — FIRE DEPARTMENT LADDER TRUCK DEMONSTRATION (City Hall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.) 5:15 — 6:00 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Roll Call Present: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover 2. Executive Session (up to 45 minutes) • Personnel lssues: ➢ Evaluate complaints against a public official ➢ Review performance of a public employee ➢ Pending and potential litigation Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:55 p.m. 6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Present: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations • National Safe Boating Week Mayor Cawley read a proclamation declaring the week of May 22 -28, 2010, as National Safe Boating Week. Gerald Koch from the U.S. Coastguard accepted the proclamation. • National Historic Preservation Month (read May 4, 2010 but not accepted). Jennifer Wilde - McMurtrie, Chair of the Historic Preservation Committee, accepted the proclamation that she was unable to accept at the May 4th Council meeting and spoke about the importance of historic preservation in the community. She extended an invitation to an upcoming event on May 23r to celebrate Yakima's 125 Anniversary and informed the public of other events associated with Yakima's anniversary. B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions 1. Recognition of Project Engineer Al Rose's retirement Mayor Cawley read a proclamation of commendation honoring Al Rose's 25- year career with the City of Yakima. City Manager Zais presented an official retirement watch to him. 2. Mt. St. Helens 30 -year Remembrance City Manager Zais recapped the eruption of Mt. St. Helens on May 18, 1980 and the impact it had on Yakima. He referenced the photo display and video presentation Community Relations Manager Beehler set up in the foyer at City Hall. 3. Luz Gutierrez introduced Miguel Cuevas from Toppenish who won first place in the Cinco de Mayo art poster contest. C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests 1. Response regarding parking policy at Chestnut Manor -- Danny Fergusen and Eugene McAlpine Assistant City Manager Zabell summarized the most recent changes to parking in the downtown area. Nick Hughes, representing the City Parking Commission, explained the reasons for the existing parking policy. Public Works Director Waarvick offered some options for ADA parking. Eugene McAlpine again requested that monthly parking permits be offered to Chestnut Manor residents, identical to the ones issued to the Savoy, Cascade and Senator apartment residents. Mr. Hughes recommended the entire issue of parking for downtown residents be revisited in the future. ACTION: Motion carried to not change the current policy and direct the parking commission and Chestnut Manor residents to meet and come back to Council with more information and recommendations. VOTE: 5 -2, Cawley and Coffey voting no. 2. Police Chief's involvement in immigration rally — Robbie Byrne and Betty Rohrich Chief Granato read his report, which Gloria Hernandez interpreted for Spanish- speaking attendees. He mentioned he was offended that Ms. Byrne and Ms. Rohrich suggested he was "soft on gangs." Following his report, Council moved to the public hearings since it was 7 p.m. Upon conclusion of the public hearings, Council made the following motion: ACTION: Motion carried to accept the Police Chief's report and move on to the rest of the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees -- None 4. Consent Agenda ACTION: Motion carried to approve the consent agenda. VOTE: Unanimous *A. Consideration of approval of Council Meeting Minutes 1. Business Meeting — April 20, 2010 ACTION: Council meeting minutes were approved. 2 *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes 1. City /County Intergovernmental Committee — April 13, April 27 and May 11, 2010 (4 *B -5 in Council packets) 2. Neighborhood Development Committee — May 5, 2010 3. Economic Development Committee — May 5, 2010 4. Budget Committee — April 28, 2010 5. Intergovernmental Committee — May 11, 2010 (see #1) ACTION: The Council Committee Meeting Minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation • Ricardo Garcia referenced his involvement in reporting the Mt. St. Helens eruption in Spanish on Radio KDNA in 1980. He suggested YPAC present information in Spanish regarding the Gang -Free Initiative, similar to what was aired on KYVE recently. He urged the Council to take a stand on immigration reform. • Brad Tidrick expressed his frustration about the gangs and crimes in Yakima and demanded a fix to the problem. • Donald Salva stated it is easy to play the blame game, but we need to look at ourselves and see what we can do to solve problems together as a community. 7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Public hearing and consideration of an Ordinance approving the Shewmaker annexation Supervising Planner Bruce Benson explained the annexation specifics and stated it was initiated before November 2009. Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing as no one came forward to speak. Council Member Ettl asked if this annexation was in the "pipeline" or would approval jeopardize the process with the County for working on a master plan. Consensus was that this annexation would not affect the process. ACTION: Motion carried to pass the ordinance. VOTE: Unanimous ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -24 7. Public hearing and consideration of an Ordinance approving the Zeigler annexation Supervising Planner Bruce Benson explained the annexation specifics and stated the annexation was initiated in December 2009. Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing as no one came forward to speak. Discussion ensued on whether this annexation would interfere with the focus and direction of the Intergovernmental Committee discussions with the County. ACTION: Motion carried to pass the ordinance. VOTE: 4 -3, Ensey, Lover and Cawley voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -25 3 8. Public hearing and consideration of a Resolution authorizing a Law Enforcement Grant Application with the Department of Justice and authorizing corresponding Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County Police Captain Jeff Schneider explained the grant money would be shared with the County. The City would use the funds for anti -gang emphasis patrols. Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing as no one came forward to speak. ACTION: Motion carried to adopt the Resolution. VOTE: Unanimous RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -59 9. Public hearing on closure of 23r and Lincoln Avenues pathway Public Works Director Chris Waarvick explained the available options for Council consideration regarding disposition of the pathway. Crime and Intelligence Analyst Supervisor Cesar Abreu provided analysis of crime data in this area. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke /wrote against closing the pathway: Scott Kline; Richard Marcley; Earl Hall; Marie Koresky; Mark Hummel; and John Rennie. The following citizens spoke /wrote in favor of closing the pathway: Joel Peycke; Gail Harthcock; Richard Ausink; Lavenia Malesich; Anonymous. The following citizens were undecided and /or recommended other solutions: Jan Mendenhall; Sean Rankin; Hilary Alexander. Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed on options for the pathway, i.e. lighting, gates, etc. and funding sources. ACTION: Motion to close the pathway permanently and be able to revisit it later. ACTION: Amend the motion to close the pathway with a fence but not pay for it with City funds. VOTE: 4 -2, Ettl and Cawley voting no, Coffey recused. ACTION: Amended motion carried. VOTE: 5 -1, Ettl voting no, Coffey recused. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 10. Request from Friday Night Live for reconsideration of an application for a park permit Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson spoke about Friday Night Live's application to use the Naches Parkway to feed the homeless and the reason for rescinding the originally approved permit. Don Boyd, Sandy Graves and Pastor Bob Russell addressed the Council on background, statistics and their reason for the site request. ACTION: Motion carried to accept Friday Night Live's application and approve the permit for the Naches Parkway location. VOTE: Unanimous 11. Consideration of Fresh Hop Ale Festival request for usage of public parking at the Millennium Plaza Public Works Director Waarvick stated this event is a major fundraiser for Allied Arts and has been held at the Millennium Plaza for several years. This year they are requesting to use a greater portion of the parking lot (3r Street and Chestnut) to erect a tent and will pay for the area they use for this purpose. Representatives from Allied Arts, Jessica Moskwa, Carl and Carol Vandenhoven and Bill Rathbone supported the request. Kathy Mercy, representing Mercy Theatres, was not in favor 4 of their request, stating it adversely affected her business and costs her money when parking is not available for her patrons because of these events. ACTION: Motion carried to approve the request presented by Allied Arts. VOTE: 4 -3, Adkison, Cawley and Lover voting no. *12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a Letter of Intent for $500,000 line -of- credit for Kiwanis Park improvements ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -60 *13. 2009 Annual Report of the City of Yakima Fire Department ACTION: Report accepted *14. First quarter 2010 Treasury report from Finance Department ACTION: Report accepted. *15. Consideration of a Resolution declaring one (1) 1995 Wildcat "Easy Over" compost turner to be surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima and the Wastewater Division and authorizing its sale /auction ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -61 *16. Set date of public hearing for June 1, 2010 to consider the Washington Heights annexation ACTION: Public hearing was set for June 1, 2010. *17. Set date of closed record public meeting for June 1, 2010 to consider the preliminary plat of Scenic Estates ACTION: Public meeting was set for June 1, 2010. *18. Consideration of a Resolution setting dates of public hearings for June 1 and June 15, 2010, to consider: A. Adoption of the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2011 to 2016 and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan B. Amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -62 ORDINANCES *19. Consideration of an Ordinance securing use and possession of property at 16 and Washington Avenues ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -26 *20. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2010 Budget and making an appropriation within the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund accepting contribution revenue for development of a children's playground at Kiwanis Park ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -27 5 21. Other Business A. Request from Council Members Bill Lover and Rick Ensey to discuss and reconsider the "A" Street project funded from Office of Neighborhood Development Services CDBG funds and CDBG federal stimulus funds Council Member Lover suggested we decide on a reduction for the "A" Street proposal and use the money for the gang -free initiative. Council discussed this at length. ACTION: Motion failed to direct staff to scrub the budget plans and come back with a list of options for various percentages and what that would look like in terms of the project's completion and how much money it would free up to use for the gang -free initiative activities. VOTE: 5 -2, Adkison, Ettl, Edler, Cawley and Coffey voting no. ACTION: Motion failed to approve the recommendation as stated in the packet that we have this additional infrastructure money in the 2010 budget and secure that for gang free initiative related infrastructure projects. VOTE: 5 -2, Lover, Cawley, Edler, Ensey and Adkison voting no. Council Member Edler asked Council to keep Deputy City Clerk Linda Watkins in their prayers as she is battling cancer at this time. 22. Adjournment — 10:03 p.m. ACTION: Motion carried to adjourn to May 25, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers for a study session regarding the E- verify system. VOTE: Unanimous 6