HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/2008 04A Draft Minutes 02-05-2008 Business MeetingBUSINESS MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2008 — 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley,
Council Members Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Bill Lover and Neil
McClure
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore
Absent: Council Member Johnson (excused)
2. Executive Session -- Prospective and Pending Litigation
The Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:50 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, Bill Lover and Neil
McClure
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore
Absent: Council Member Johnson (excused)
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
Resolution declaring Police K9 Lektor to be retired and selling him to
his handler, Sgt. Mike Henne
Chief Granato, introduced Sgt: Henne and explained that he had recently been
promoted and, as a result, had left the K9 unit. Sgt. Henne spoke about the
rewards.of being a K9 handier. K9 Lektor was also present. Sgt. Henne
submitted a dollar for payment and Lektor barked in appreciation. CAWLEY
MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Johnson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -20, A RESOLUTION declaring police canine Lektor
to be retired and surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima and authorizing
Lektor's sale to his handler, Sergeant Mike Henne, for the sum of one dollar.
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• Airport Board Update
Tom Holbrook, City representative on the Air Terminal Board gave an update on
activities:
➢ Former airport manager, Bob Clem, has built two luggage carts.
➢ The airport manager has advised tenants of the upcoming stormwater fee
and a future review of land leases.
➢ The Board has submitted an application to the FAA for design work on
runway 422, crack sealing the east ramp.
They will be updating security badges at the airport, mandated by TSA.
➢ Work is continuing on the Valley Mall Blvd /16th Ave. realignment project.
➢ The Board is close to entering into a lease with Congdon with an option to
purchase land southwest of the terminal.
➢ There was a net increase of 1900 passengers for 2007.
➢ Additional revenue streams are generated by freight carriers DHL, Fed Ex
and UPS.
➢ The Airport safety overlay presentation has been completed and will be
presented to Council at a future meeting.
• Convention Center Update
John Cooper, President and CEO of the Visitors & Convention Bureau,
distributed the 2007 Annual Report and the Yakima Valley Official Visitors Guide.
He provided statistics on sales, as well as visitor and convention bookings,
noting an increase from the prior year.
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests
Council Member Coffey gave a report on a recent meeting in Olympia with the
secretary and finance officer of DSHS and City representatives regarding
funding options for a safety crossing at 16th Avenue and Hathaway. Council
commended Tony Courcy for his activism and involvement in this issue.
D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Council Member Lover advised that he and Council Member Ensey had
swapped representation on two committees; Mr. Lover would be on the
Council Neighborhood Development Committee and Mr. Ensey would
represent the City on the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments general
membership committee.
• Council Member Cawley requested a letter be sent to the SIED Board
advising them that Council Member Lover would be replacing him on that
board.
• City Manager Zais requested that another Council member join Council
Member Johnson on the Regional Public Safety Data Access Task Force
Committee. Council Member Lover volunteered to serve.
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4. Consent agenda 0
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 9, 10 and 19 were added to the Consent Agenda. The City
Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. CAWLEY MOVED McCLURE AND SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Johnson absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
*A. Council Minutes
• Business Meeting, January 8, 2008
The minutes of the January 8, 2008 Business Meeting were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing
to have said minutes read publicly.
*B. Council Committee Meeting Reports
• Downtown Futures Initiative Committee, January 24, 2008
5. Audience Participation
Mike Morrisette, Chamber of Commerce, spoke on behalf of Citizens for a Safe
Yakima Valley Communities. He spoke of the committee's dedication and gave
an update on their goals. They have signed an agreement to do a major
seminar in Yakima attracting first responders and medical people from
throughout Washington State. He also provided crime statistics showing
Yakima's crime has decreased significantly.
Don Tait provided the Council with information about the sheriff of Maricopa
County in Arizona who has a "posse" of volunteers to assist him in law
enforcement. He recommended that the Council consider the same program for
Yakima. Mayor Edler suggested the Public Safety Committee review the
information.
7: 00 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
6. Public Hearing on Yakima School District No. 7 Ballot Proposition for a
replacement maintenance and operation levy
The City Manager explained the guidelines for public hearings on ballot
propositions and the options Council could take on the upcoming school district
levy.
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Vicki I ba rr a, Yakima School District Board president, p ointed out that this is a
replacement, not a new levy. It would provide basics such as textbooks and
instructional materials as well as help with athletics and a small percentage
going toward maintenance and operation of the district.. If it passes, in addition
to $11.9 million from .the community, they will become eligible for approximately
$10 million in state matching funds.
• Mayor'Edler opened the public hearing
Alonzo Marquez, 613 N. 3rd Street, expressed his concerns about the levy. He
feels there is still too high of a drop out rate that hasn't been resolved and was
not satisfied with how the school funds are spent.
• Mayor Edler closed the public hearing
McCLURE MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO ENDORSE THE PASSAGE
OF THE LEVY.
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Council Member McClure said he personally, and as a City Council
representative, supports the levy. Part of the issue of any government is the
education of its citizens. He believes this is a responsibility of the Council to
support education of our youth.
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Mayor Edler agreed and emphasized that a thriving school system is critical
to our community.
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Council Member Ensey said he has a master's degree in English and an
MBA, but he wished the state would step up and support education as they
had promised. He said that, although he doesn't have a problem with the
school district putting this levy out and speaking on it, he doesn't think the
Council should be voting on it. He thinks it opens a Pandora's box. He
stated that he would vote yes because if he didn't he would be perceived as
being against children.
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Council Member Cawley said he has never been comfortable endorsing a tax
issue from the horseshoe and recommended the Council set policies on what
they will support as a group.
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Council Member Coffey pointed out that this discussion is with regard to the
procedure of the Council voting on levies in general, not on this particular
levy. She said she supports this levy because she agrees that economic
development requires a strong school system. Her hesitation has to do with
Council procedure and that will be discussed outside this meeting.
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Council Member Lover said his opinion is that one taxing authority, should not
give a recommendation to another taxing authority's tax proposal as that
invades the integrity of his ballot and everyone deserves a secret ballot.
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The motion passed by unanimous voice vote; Johnson absent.
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Closed Record Public Hearin on the River Pointe Landing Rezone
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Bruce Benson, Supervising Planner, explained that this is a rezone request of
approximately 78.6 acres. Thirteen parcels would be rezoned from M -1, light
industrial, and two parcels from B -1, professional office, to LCC, Large
Convenience Center. The project related to the rezone, is an 806,700 square -
foot retail complex. A signalized intersection is to be constructed on North 16th
Avenue. He outlined the benefits of the project and stated that staff
recommends approval.
• Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing.
Jerry Miller, a partner in Riverpointe Landing and a resident of Yakima,
described their plans and indicated he hoped to be able to announce their first
tenants in the next few weeks.
• Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing.
McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Johnson absent.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Consideration of an application for a right -of -way use permit at 411 South
8th Street for a fence
Joe Caruso, Supervising Code Inspector, briefed the Council on the illegal fence
that extended eighteen feet into the City right -of -way and advised that staff
recommended denial of the application.
CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO DENY THE APPLICATION.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Johnson absent.
Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the approval of CDBG funds to
be used in a downtown facade improvement program
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -21, A RESOLUTION authorizing the approval of
CDBG funds to provide up to $30,000 to be used in a Downtown Facade
Improvement Program
Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with
Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -22, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Agreement with Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities for the
purpose of fostering community development, contributing to the operation of City
government, improving the quality of life in Yakima and building a safe community.
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11. Consideration of a Resolution to adopt a public involvement and
participation policy directive in compliance with new stormwater
regulations
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -23; A RESOLUTION to adopt a Public Involvement
and Participation Policy Directive in compliance with new stormwater regulations.
*12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant
agreement with the Tony Hawk Foundation for the skateboard facility at
Kiwanis Park
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -24, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Grant Agreement with the Tony
Hawk Foundation for a public Skateboard facility at Kiwanis Park.
*13. Consideration of a Resolution to accept a $1.083 million grant from the
Transportation Improvement Board for updating the Washington Avenue
and 16th Avenue intersection
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -25, A RESOLUTION directing and authorizing the
City Manager to execute an agreement to accept a $1,083,000 grant from the
Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to upgrade the intersection at 16th
Avenue and Washington Avenue and authorizing the City Manager to execute
® additional related documents associated with applying this TIB grant funding to
the project.
*14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a modified /updated
interlocal agreement between the City of Yakima and the City of Union Gap
for fire department command officer response
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -26, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Yakima
and the City of Union Gap for the provision of Battalion Chief services by the
Yakima Fire Department.
*15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal
agreement with Yakima County for a joint administrative purchasing
assessment through the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing,
Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -27, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Yakima County for a Joint Administrative Purchasing Assessment through the
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.
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*16. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a memorandum of
understanding for the purpose of insuring the cost effective and best use
of water resources for future development in the Yakima Valley
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -28, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
with Yakima County, Nob Hill Water Association, Yakima Valley Canal
Company and the Yakima Tieton Irrigation District for the purpose of insuring
the cost effective and best use of water resources for future development in
the Yakima Valley.
*17. Consideration of a Resolution declaring the attached list of vehicles and
personal property surplus and authorizing disposal of said surplus
vehicles and property owned by the City of Yakima
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -29, A RESOLUTION declaring the attached list of
used vehicles and personal property surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima;
and authorizing the City Manager to dispose of these items in a manner most
beneficial to the City of Yakima to include auction or sale by a means deemed
appropriate by the City Manager, such as "eBay ", local auction or sealed bid,
recycling, sending to State of Washington Surplus or donating or transferring to
other government entities or qualified non - profit corporations.
*18. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional
service contract with Ashley- Bertsch Group, Inc. for professional services
pertaining to special structural engineering plan review
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -30, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an Engineered Retaining Wall Plan Review
Professional Service Contract for Ashley— Bertsch Group, Inc. in order to provide
these necessary professional services on behalf of the City.
ORDINANCES
*19. Consideration of an Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter
10.32 relating to banner permits in the downtown area
ORDINANCE NO. 2008- 02, AN ORDINANCE concerning street and building
banners and decorations; amending Chapter 10.32 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code to limit the locations where public banners and building
decorations may be displayed within the City, restricting the persons that may be
allowed to install said banners and building decorations, amending the liability
requirements for installers; and amending sections 10.32.010, 10.32.020,
10.32.030 and10.32.040 of Chapter 10.32 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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*20. Consideration of an Ordinance relating to land use; vacating certain
portion of alley right -of -way identified as two portions of undeveloped
platted right -of -way in the vicinity of East "R" Street requested by Dean
Owens
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -03, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use; vacating two
certain portions of street right -of -way identified as undeveloped platted alley in
the vicinity of East R Street and North 3'd Street; Bill Hordan, acting on behalf of
Dean Owens, is the applicant herein.
21. Other Business
Council Member McClure commented that items on the consent agenda and
passed in one motion may not give the public the full picture of how well
government works for citizens. He reiterated some of the consent items and
emphasized the good work the City performs on a day -to -day basis.
22. Adjournment
CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO
FEBRUARY 19, 2008 AT 8:00 A.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION CONTINUING
THE COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Johnson absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK DAVID EDLER, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's
Office