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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/2010 04A Draft Minutes 06-15-2010 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 15, 2010 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YAKIMA CITY, HALL 5:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Roll Call Present: Council. Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant'Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave,Ettl and Bill Lover 2. Executive Session regarding personnel • Review performance of a public employee Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:15 p.m. 6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING Roll Call Present: Council: 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 Council, Member Edler gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations 1. Appreciation to Major Jared R. Duff Assistant Mayor Coffey read a proclamation honoring U.S. Marine Major Duff for his accomplishments and service. He accepted the proclamation and introduced his replacement Captain Raines. 2. Appreciation to 1St Sergeant Michael L. Pullom Council Member Lover read a proclamation honoring Marine 1St Sgt. Pullom for his leadership. 1St Sgt. Pullom accepted the proclamation. 3. Appreciation to Regional Planning Commission Mayor Cawley read a proclamation thanking members John Hodkinson, Bernie Kline, Rockey Marshall, Jerry Craig, John Gehlson and John Crawford of the Regional Planning Commission for their service to the City of Yakima. John Hodkinson and Bernie Kline accepted the proclamation. I E JUNE 15, 2010 ® B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions — None C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests 1, Barge- Chestnut neighborhood traffic calming public hearing (wait Ranta) Public Works Director Waarvick responded to Walt Ranta's request regarding the public hearing and advised it will be held in August or September following completion of Memorial Hospital's EIS. Walt Ranta . expressed his .concerns about timing of closing the streets and construction of the traffic,calming measures. • 2. Repair of Arlington Street (sandy Massong- Loyd) Public Works Director Waarvick reviewed the report provided to Ms. Massong -Lloyd stating that until the City's financial condition improves substantially, we can only do patch repairs on the road. D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees • Recommendations from the Council Nominating Committee 1. City Planning Commission —Ron Anderson; Bill Cook; David Huycke Craig Rath; AI Rose; Benjamin Shoval and David Watson EDLER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE NOMINATIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 2. Community Review.Board — Martin Chacon; Nestor Hernandez and Phyllis Musgrove EDLER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE NOMINATIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 3. Historic Preservation Committee — Greg Rainka and Byron Gumz EDLER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE NOMINATIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 4. Parking Commission — Nick Hughes, Mike McMurray and Jack Cannon EDLER MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO APPROVE THE NOMINATIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. Public Facilities District — Alex Hodge EDLER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE NOMINATIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 6. Southeast Community Center — Jamie Covarrubias and Gloria Hernandez EDLER MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO APPROVE THE NOMINATIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 7. Air Terminal Board application outreach — City will solicit applications JUNE 15, 2010 8. Disband Bicycle /Pedestrian Committee As a previous member, Neil McClure spoke against disbandment of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. ADKISON MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO MEET WITH THE COMMITTEE AND BRING IT BACK NEXT MONTH AFTER RECEIVING THEIR INPUT. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote; Coffey voting no. 9. Extend terms on' Federal Renewal Commercial Revitalization Deduction Allocations EDLER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF THIS COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 4. Consent Agenda Mayor Cawley 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 9 were added to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. COFFEY 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 Meeting Minutes — None *B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes 1. Public Safety Committee— May 19, 2010 2. Council Neighborhood Development Committee —June 2, 2010 3. Council Economic Development Committee —June 2, 2010 4. Rules and Procedures Committee —June 3, 2010 Council Committee meeting minutes were approved. 5. Audience Participation • Bob Soules asked the Council to reconsider E- verify as he believes it would have a very significant impact on his auto repair business. • Vickie Ybarra, representing the Yakima School District Board, responded to questions raised at a prior meeting regarding actions the school district was taking to address the gang problems in Yakima. • Mike Murphy advised he would be leaving Yakima as he believes Yakima has no leadership or vision. He presented a toilet plunger to the mayor. Brad Tidrick reiterated Mr. Soules comments on E- verify and asked Council to reconsider their previous decision to not use the program. • 3 JUNE 15, 2010 7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Second public hearing and consideration of Resolutions to: Community and Economic Development Director Morales explained about the few additions and changes that have been made to the list, e.g. the 8th and A Streets project was removed because it has been started. Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing with no one coming forward to speak. A. Adopt the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2011 .to 2016 and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan The City Clerk read the resolution by title; EDLER MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. ,R-2010-66, A RESOLUTION to adopt the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2011 through 2016 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 . The City Clerk read the resolution by title; EDLER MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -67, 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 2011 through 2016. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 7. Presentation of proposed City of Yakima Social Media Policy Communications Manager Randy Beehler explained the intent is to enhance outreach efforts of the City. A number of cities are already, using it. He did express the importance of, using caution and as a result, a policy was developed outlining the parameters for how City departments and divisions can use it. It is critical that it complies with records retention and open public meeting laws. At this time, the City of Yakima official Facebook page is not allowing comments. When public records retention capabilities for social media sites have been more fully addressed, this policy will be revisited. He advised that the Council Rules and Procedures Committee reviewed the policy and unanimously recommended it for Council approval. ENSEY MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO ADOPT AND ® IMPLEMENT THE POLICY AND TO REVIEW IT IN SIX MONTHS. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 4 JUNE 15, 2010 *8. Consideration of Resolution to implement a post card format for public notice o of land use applications RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -68, A RESOLUTION establishing a modified Public Notice process for Land Use Applications; to be implemented with a Post Card System due to budget constraints of the City of Yakima. *9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with TROT LLC for Information Systems assessment RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -69, A RESOLUTION directing the City Manager or the Finance Director to execute an agreement with TROI, LLC, doing business as TROI IT Solutions, to assess the present infrastructure and organization of the City's Information Systems and to provide recommendations. *10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with Yakima County for lab services to be conducted by the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -70, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima County for laboratory services conducted by the City of Yakima's Wastewater Division. *11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement modification with Yakima County Aging and Long Term Care for the 2010 Geriatric Preventative Foot Care Services Program RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -71, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute Modification #1, and subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, to the 2010 Foot Care Performance Agreement with Yakima County, through the Office of Aging and Long Term Care, reflecting revised unit rates and costs and extending the contract period to December 31, 2010, for the delivery of Geriatric Preventative Foot Care Services Program at the Harman Center. *12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Rosemary Bonsen, R.N. to provide geriatric foot care service at the Harman Center RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -72, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a "Geriatric Foot Care Services Agreement" with Rosemary Bonsen, R.N., to provide foot care services at the Harman Center. *13. . Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Melanie Marvel, R.N. to provide geriatric foot care services at the Harman Center RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -73, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a "Geriatric Foot care Services Agreement" with Melanie Marvel, R.N., to provide foot care services at the Harman Center. 5 JUNE 15, 2010 *14. Consideration of a Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Scenic Estates RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -74, A RESOLUTION granting conditional preliminary plat approval for the Preliminary Plat of Scenic Estates, a thirteen lot subdivision for property located at 707 North 80th Avenue. *15. Consideration. of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Habitat for Humanity for a grant of $197,620 for the acquisition and construction for four building lots RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -75, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Habitat for Humanity for a grant of $197,620 for the acquisition and design improvement costs associated with four building lots. *16. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with OIC for a set aside grant of $50,000 of HOME CHDO funds to continue work in developing in -fill housing RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -76, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with OIC of Washington for a grant of $50,000 for reimbursement of pre - development expenses associated with assisting the City of Yakima in developing affordable in -fill housing for low to moderate income first -time homeowners. *17. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of agreements for design, construction engineering and management for the Railroad Grade Separation •. Project: A. Supplement No. 7 of the Professional Services Agreement with Berger /ABAM Engineers, Inc. for design completion of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. underpass B. Personal services agreement with Haddad Drugan, LLC for developing plans for the fabrication and installation of the aesthetic components of the project • RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -77, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to execute the following agreements for design and construction,engineering and management for the Railroad Grade Separations Project: A) Supplement No. 7 of the Professional Services Agreement with Berger /ABAM Engineers, Inc. for design completion of the Lincoln Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (MLK) underpasses, and.B) Professional Service Agreement with Haddad Drugan, LLC, for developing plans and specifications for the fabrication and installation of °the aesthetic components of the project. *18. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of Supplement #1 of the profess ional,services agreement with Wardell Architects for design and construction services related to City Hall renovation RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -78, A RESOLUTION authorizing the'City Manager to execute Supplement No. 1 of the Professional Services Agreement with Wardell Architects for design and construction administration services for renovation of the n JUNE 15, 2010 *19. Consideration of Resolutions regarding the Yakima Farmers' Market: A. Authorizing execution of a concession license agreement 0 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -79, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an exclusive concession license agreement with Yakima Farmers' Market, a non - profit corporation, to facilitate continued operation of a farmers' market at certain times within the City of Yakima. B. Authorizing temporary street closure RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -80, A RESOLUTION authorizing temporary closure of portions of South Third Street between East Yakima Avenue (to the north) and midblock (south of the Post Office's southernmost driveway) between East Chestnut Avenue and East Walnut Street (to the south) for the Yakima Farmers' Market. *20. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a service contract under State of Washington Fleet Credit Card Program RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -81, A RESOLUTION directing the City Manager to execute an agreement to participate in the State of Washington Fleet Credit Card Program, Contract No. 06507, thereby allowing City of Yakima Van Pool drivers to purchase gasoline through that program. *21. Consideration of a final contract payment for Granite Northwest, Inc. — Nob Hill Blvd. Improvement Project (adopt Council standard motion. V -B to accept the project and approve the final payment) The report from the City Engineer, dated June 7, 2010, with respect to the completion of the work on Nob Hill Boulevard improvements project, performed by Granite Northwest, Inc. was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *22. Set date of Open Record Public Hearing for July 6, 2010 on "A" Street right -of- way vacation July 6, 2010, was set as the date of open record public hearing on "A" Street right -of -way vacation. ORDINANCES *23. Cons ideration.of Legislation regarding Operation Eagle Eye: A. Resolution accepting a federal pass- through grant to reimburse City expenses RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -82, A RESOLUTION directing the City Manager to ratify an agreement with the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management to receive federal pass through reimbursement for the City's participation in Operation Eagle Eye. r11 7 JUNE 1.5, 2010 B. Ordinance amending the 2010 budget in various funds for emergency responder expenditures and available grant revenue (no action'required at this meeting; second reading scheduled 7-6 -10) An Ordinance amending the 2010 budget and appropriating funds, for. grant: supported emergency responder activities coordinated by the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management, was read by title only, and laid on the table until July 6, 20.10 for a second reading. *24. Consideration of legislation regarding lease purchase of a new City telephone A. Resolution approving a new purchase lease pursuant to the Municipal Lease /Purchase agreement with Key Government Finance Inc. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -83, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, Washington, approving and directing. the City Manager to execute the attached Municipal Lease / Purchase Agreement with Key Government Finance, Inc for the lease on a new telephone system. B. Ordinance amending the 2010 budget and making an appropriation in the 151 - Public Safety Communications Fund to purchase a telephone system (no action required at this meeting; second reading scheduled 7 -6 -10) An Ordinance amending the 2010 budget and appropriating funds for the lease purchase of a replacement telephone system, was read by title only, and laid on the table until July 6, 2010 for a second reading. 25. Other Business A. Consideration of appointment of the Council Legislative Committee (continued from 611110 meeting) CAWLEY MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBERS EDLER, ADKISON AND COFFEY TO THE COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE WITH COUNCIL MEMBER ENSEY AS THE ALTERNATE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Consideration of appointment to the Yakima County Gang Commission COFFEY MOVED AND ENSEY- SECONDED TO APPOINT MAYOR CAWLEY TO THE YAKIMA COUNTY GANG COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Consideration of rescheduling August 3 business meeting to 2 p.m. (due to National Night Out activities) or reset to August 10 at 6 p.m. EDLER MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO RESCHEDULE THE AUGUST 3, 2010 COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING TO 2:00 P.M. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Lover requested and received permission to draft letters for Council review that would 1) ask for the downtown business area to be a voluntary no -sign zone with regard to political signs and 2) a letter suggesting that the 2% payback of their salaries be put into the City Council Fund. He will bring the two letters to the next Council meeting for approval. 8 JUNE 15, 2010 With regard to the AWC Conference next week, EDLER MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO APPOINT DICK ZAIS AS A VOTING DELEGATE ALONG WITH COUNCIL MEMBER ADKISON AND ASSISTANT MAYOR COFFEY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 26. Adjournment EDLER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO JUNE 16, 2010 AT 8:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR A STUDY SESSION REGARDING FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS AND FUNDING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. READ AND'CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITY CLERK COUNCIL MEMBER - DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MICAH CAWLEY, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • 9