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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/2016 Business Meeting 340 6 ,,...,,..!, --:„ . I,,.: ,.*.:,:- ,,,,,,,,,j YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL January 19, 2016 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover, and Carmen Mendez Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gutierrez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations i. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week proclamation Mayor Gutierrez proclaimed January 24 -30, 2016, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week. Melissa Hudson accepted the proclamation. 4. Council Reports None. 5. Consent Agenda Mayor Gutierrez referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. Item 5D (now item 9) was removed from the consent agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion —see motion directly below.) MOTION: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Day Wireless Systems - Project CC2379 911 (SunComm) Relocation (Standard Motion V -B- Accept the project and approve) Page 1 of 6 341 B. 4th Quarter 2015 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 4th Quarter 2015 claims activity RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -007, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 4th Quarter 2015 Claim Report for the City of Yakima. C. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Washington Learning Source (WLS) and to take such actions as are necessary to register the City of Yakima as a participating public agency with WLS RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -008, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an I ntergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Washington Learning Source (WLS) and to take such actions as are necessary to register the City of Yakima as a participating public agency with WLS. D. Resolution authorizing an I nterlocal Agreement with the Yakima County Sheriff's Office to provide for joint cooperation in a Critical Response Unit that incorporates both a Special Weapons and Tactics ( "SWAT ") team and Crisis Negotiations Team ( "CNT ") comprised of officers from both agencies RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -009, A RESOLUTION approving an interlocal agreement between the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office to jointly cooperate in the event of major law enforcement operations and maintain the Critical Response Unit. E. Resolution authorizing license agreement for promotional signage with North Front Street Improvement Association RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -010, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into and administer a license agreement with the North Front Street I mprovement Association for promotional street banner installation. 6. Audience Participation Ashley White, City resident, reported her concerns about the lack of safety in downtown Yakima. She stated she filed a complaint with the Police Department and has not received a response. Jim Scoggins, City resident, encouraged Council to look at the refuse rates in comparison to other cities and the County, and to consider privatizing refuse services. Karl Pasten, City resident and Executive Director of Yakima Valley Trolleys, briefed Council on the history of the trolleys and asked Council to consider placing the trolleys first when prioritizing funding for City assets. Robbie Byrne, City resident, encouraged Council to look at internal candidates or the surrounding area when hiring a City Manager. She also spoke against giving bonuses to City Managers when they leave. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 2 of 6 342 7. Open record public hearing and resolution on the proposed Development Agreement of Catalyss (formerly Toscanna) located in the vicinity of 40th Ave and Castlevale Road Valerie Smith, Senior Planner, briefed Council on the item. Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing. Ron Hatfield and Bruce Corkcett, City residents, spoke against the agreement and outlined their concerns. Jim Laidler, Project Manager for Catalyss, stated they need the development agreement approved before they can move forward with the project. If approved, they will modify their plan through the proper procedures. • Senior Planner Smith stated the agreement must be approved before any further development can take place on this project. Acting City Attorney Kunkler stated the development agreement authorizes the last component to allow what was approved, which is construction of the lower portion of the property. He understands the developer may propose modifications; however, Council would have further opportunity to review that • under a Class 3 hearing. Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing and noted they have a corrected resolution before them for action. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -011, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with Catalyss, LLC. (herein after "Developer ") to provide for the terms and conditions of development of a preliminary plat and planned development to be located in the vicinity of Castlevale Road and North 40th Avenue, in the City of Yakima. MOTION: Lover moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 6 -1 vote, with D. Gutierrez voting no. 8. Closed record public hearing and resolution on the proposed master planned development for Powerhouse Villas, submitted by DMF Investments Trevor Martin, Assistant Planner, briefed Council on the hearing. Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -012, A RESOLUTION approving a preliminary long plat and planned development, for the Preliminary Plat of Powerhouse Villas, a forty -three lot multi- family subdivision, located in the vicinity of Powerhouse Rd and 28th Ave., Yakima, Washington. MOTION: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Page 3of6 343 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 9. Resolution authorizing an engineering and consulting services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for engineering and consulting services associated with the 2017 Wastewater Facility Plan update and Solids Handling Plan, not to exceed $514,210 Council Member D. Gutierrez asked if other agencies were considered for this contract, if the City has time to meet the deadlines as specified in the contract and whether references were checked. Debbie Cook, Director of Utilities and Engineering, responded that this has been approved pursuant to the City's process for choosing consultants. Four applications were received and interviews were held. CDM Smith, Inc. has previously worked for the City and did a fabulous job. They are prepared to meet the required dates and references were checked. After further Council discussion, MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to postpone this item to the February 2, 2016, Business Meeting. The motion carried by a 4 - vote with Adkison, Coffey and Mendez voting no. Council Member D. Gutierrez requested a meeting with the City Manager and staff to review the vision for this contract. 10. Resolution in support of Yakima School District's ballot measure entitled "Proposition No. 1, Yakima School District No. 7's replacement maintenance and operations bond," set for approval by the electorate on February 9, 2016 Interim City Manager Cutter briefed Council on the issue and noted the agenda item title should read Levy and not Bond. John Vornbrock, City resident and Yakima School District Board member, provided Council with an overview of their school levy. The following citizens spoke in support of the resolution: Steve McKenna, President of Yakima Education Association; Kevan Montoya, City resident; and Bob DiPietro, City resident. ' The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -013, A RESOLUTION supporting Yakima School District No. 7's ballot measure, entitled Proposition No. 1, "Yakima School District No. 7 Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy," set for February 9, 2016 election. MOTION: Adkison moved and Lover seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 11. Resolution approving the issuance of a Revenue Bond by the Housing Authority of the City of Yakima not to Exceed $7,000,000, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of housing complexes to provide housing for low- income persons in the City of Yakima Page 4 of 6 344 Interim City Manager Cutter briefed Council on the issue. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -014, A RESOLUTION approving the issuance of a revenue bond by the Housing Authority of the City of Yakima in the principal amount of not to exceed $7,000,000, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Naches House and Glenn Acres Housing complexes to provide housing for low- income persons in the city of Yakima, Washington. MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 12. State Auditor's Reports - City's 2014 Financial Statements, Federal Single Audit, and Accountability Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the report, noting they received a clean opinion from the State Auditor. They did have one finding, which was due to a delay in sending in a report. 13. Yakima Central Plaza Update and Next Steps Economic Development Manager Hawkins, presented a PowerPoint on the Plaza outlining how we got here and what the next steps are. He reported the design is 75% complete and should be 90% complete by mid - March. The cost estimate is $11.5 million with $7 million in private donations expected to be raised. As of January 4, 2016, $3,938,000 has • been pledged with more to come. The following citizens spoke in support of the plaza: Ralph Call, City resident; Dave Franklund, Terrace Heights resident and City business owner, who spoke on behalf of KDF Architects; Mike McKinney, City resident; Maria Garcia, City resident; Joe Mann, City resident; Larry Hull, City resident and owner of the Larson Building; and Dana Dwinell, City resident. The following citizens spoke against the plaza: Fred Mercy, City resident; Jerry Maggard, City resident; and Paul Tabayoyon, non - resident. • After Council discussion, MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to terminate construction of the Yakima Central Plaza, and instruct staff to complete the necessary documentation for the next City Council meeting. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to amend the motion to have a study session with the new Council as this should not be decided at this time and in this manner. The motion carried by a 4 -3 vote with Cousens, D. Gutierrez and Lover voting no. ACTION: To approve the motion as amended, action failed by a 4 -3 vote with Adkison, Coffey, A. Gutierrez and Mendez voting no. Page 5 of 6 is 345 MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to have a study session on the issue. The motion carried by a 6 -1 vote with D. Gutierrez voting no. 14. City Manager executive search firm selection MOTION: Adkison moved and Coffey seconded to select Prothman as the executive search firm for the City Manager. The motion carried by 4 - vote with D. Gutierrez, Lover and Mendez voting no. 15. Consideration of written procedure regarding Council member attendance at City Council meetings by electronic means such as speakerphone or other means that provides full audio or audiovisual capability. Senior Assistant City Attorney Harvey briefed Council on the subject. Council Member Mendez noted over the prior four years, Council members missed approximately two meetings per year. MOTION: Mendez moved to use electronic means to participate in meetings if you are absent. The motion died due to lack of a second. 16. Other Business None. 17. Adjournment Motion: Coffey moved to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on February 2, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY r so or ( c's3 — 28 — tc=: • NCIL MEMBER DATE (0(11,' ),..S UNCQ_yEMBER DATE ATTEST: / v i CITY CLERK . � MAY0 • • - U = Page 6 of 6