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Home My WebLink About02/05/2008 04A Draft Minutes 01-08-2008 Business Meeting1�1 • BUSINESS MEETING . JANUARY 8, 2008 COUNCIL'CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 6:00 P.M. — PUBLIC-SESSION 1. Roll Call Y *A Present: Council: Micah Cawley, Kathy Coffey, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover and Neil McClure Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore 2. Administration of Oaths of Office to elected Council members The City Clerk administered the Oaths of Office to Dave Edler, Neil McClure, Kathy Coffey and Rick Ensey. The Council members were seated. 2A. Nomination of Meeting Chair Council Member McClure nominated Council Member Edler as Meeting Chair. The nomination passed by unanimous.voice vote. 3. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Edler led an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Election of Mayor Council. Member Johnson nominated Council Member Edler for Mayor. The nomination carried by unanimous roll call vote. 5. Election of Assistant Mayor (Mayor Pro -tem) Council Member Johnson nominated Council Member Cawley as Assistant Mayor. The nomination carried by unanimous roll call vote. 6. Open, Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations - None B. Special presentations / recognitions Tom Holbrook, the City's Yakima Air Terminal representative, gave a report on recent activities at the airport, which included: • TSA offices are moving to the east concourse to make room for Delta. • They are now required to have an officer with arrest authority on duty. • The Board will be applying for funding to modify the runway to accommodate Horizon's larger aircraft. • Global Travel has sold and is now called Columbia Travel. • The airport has leased land for the placement of a billboard sign that will increase revenue. • The Board has applied to adjust the border on the south side of the airport with the Schultz property. C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request -None D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions - None JANUARY 8, 2008 7. 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. There were no changes. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE 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. Council Minutes Business Meetings: November 20, December 4 and December 11, 2007 Adjourned Meetings: November 13, November 20, November 27 and December 4, 2007 The minutes of the, 2007 Adjourned and Business meetings 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 • Transit Committee — November 21, 2007 - • Public Safety Committee — December 5, 2007 • Neighborhood Development Committee — December 12, 2007 8. Audience Participation Candie Turner, 7800 W. Mead, referred to the recent discord that has taken place with the Council and hoped they could now focus on positive issues and serve in the best interest of the citizens. Tony Courcy, asked what is being done about his ongoing quest for a signal light and crosswalk at 16th and Hathaway. Mayor Edler said there have been some discussions with DSHS, as well as further research on "flagged crosswalks." There will be a staff report at the next business meeting. Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9th Street, addressed development standards that call for sidewalks on both sides of an arterial. She asked Council to investigate why this has not been enforced in front of the Fairfield Inn. John Puccinelli, 4102 Donald Drive, suggested that the City recognize Council members and Boards and Commission volunteers who have served twenty years or more in some manner, that reflects appreciation for their service. Lawrence Breer, 2911 Shelton Avenue, distributed copies of the Jethro Gazette to Council. He also addressed Council Member Ensey regarding his recent election to Council. Luz Gutierrez, 1424 S. 31St Avenue, would like to see more diversity on Boards and Commissions, and commented that she thought twenty years is too long for one person to be in a position. 0 2 JANUARY 8, 2008 S7: 00 P.M. --.PUBLIC HEARINGS I MEETINGS • 9. Open Record Public Hearing to consider the vacation of two portions of public right -of -way in the vicinity of East "R" Street and North 2nd Street Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, said that the hearing is to consider vacation of two short pieces of alleyway owned by the City. On November 8, 2007, the Hearing Examiner held an open record public hearing to consider the request. The purpose for the vacation is to increase the overall size of adjoining properties. On November 26, 2007 the Hearing Examiner recommended approval of the vacation. Staff supports the Hearing Examiner's recommendation. • Mayor Edler opened the public hearing. Bill Hordan, 410 N. 2nd St., representing Mr. Owen, was available for questions. • Mayor Edler closed the public hearing. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND ASK LEGAL TO PREPARE APPROPIATE LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. Public Hearing to consider an appeal of the Community Review Board decision regarding property at 1108 W. "J" Street Jeff Cutter, Assistant City Attorney, reviewed Council members' role in the hearing; it is a quasi judicial role, performing as judges on the appeal. -No new evidence nor re- enactment of what went on before the hearing board is allowed. Council declared no ex -parte contact on the subject. Forrest Emmons, 4004 Logan Place representing Mr. Harlow P. Adams, 1108 W. J Street, spoke first. His main premise. was that he had asked for three months to get the property cleaned up and was given 30 days with the potential of an extension if progress was being made. He felt they were doing that and yet he was still fined. Joe Caruso, Code Supervisor, explained the City's position and that the buildings on the property were not secured to City standards. Following discussion; McCLURE MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO AFFIRM THE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD'S ACTION. Mr. Emmons countered comments made by Mr. Caruso. Council was reminded that they, and staff, are constrained by the timelines and that this is a closed record hearing covering .a fixed period of time. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call vote; Lover, Cawley, and Ensey voting no. 3 JANUARY 8, 2008 11. Public Meeting to consider final plat approval of the Plat of Wellington Estates Phase 5, Cottonwood Partners Developer Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, described the Plat of Wellington Estates, Phase 5. The area was annexed into the City on April 8, 2007. Phase 5 was preliminarily approved while under the jurisdiction of Yakima County and under the County's regulations. Wellington Drive was constructed and meets City standards. City Engineering completed their final inspection and has signed the plat. Code Administration also finds it in conformance. Staff recommends Council approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat. Mayor Edler opened the public hearing and with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -01, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Wellington Estates Phase 5, a 12 -lot subdivision located at the southwest corner of West Washington- Avenue and Wellington Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat; Cottonwood Partners, LLC is the applicant herein. r, CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS *12. Consideration of Final Contract Payment for Intersection Signalization at South 1St Street and Mead Avenue, Project #2044 and Downtown Sidewalk Connector, Project # 1879 (Adopt Standard Motion V -B — accept project; and approve final payment) The report from the City Engineer, dated December 17, 2007, with respect to the completion of the work on South First Street and Mead Avenue intersection and downtown sidewalk connector, performed by Knobel Electric, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein, set forth was authorized. *13. Consideration of Final Contract Payment for South 6th Street and Nob Hill Boulevard Intersection Improvement, Project #1829 (Adopt Standard Motion V- B — accept project; and approve final payment) The report from the City Engineer, with respect to the completion of the work on South 6th Street and Nob Hill Boulevard, performed by Superior Paving Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 0 2 JANUARY 8, 2008 *14. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of agreements with: A. Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -02, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for the purpose of fostering community economic development, citizen participation in City government, and improvement in the quality of life in Yakima. B. Yakima Morelia Sister City Association RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -03, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association to provide financial support up to Two - Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for delegation of cultural and economic exchange activities between the City of Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico and the City of Yakima. C. Yakima Sunfair Festival Association RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -04, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Sunfair Festival Association for the arrangement of tourist promotion services. 0 . *15. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of a reimbursable agreement for sanitary side -sewer stubs on North 80th Avenue • RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -05, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a reimbursable agreement and conveyance for sanitary side -sewer stubs *16. . Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with LeadsOnLine, Inc. to allow the Yakima Police Department to utilize computer services to track pawned and stolen property in exchange for a fee RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -06, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Agency Agreement (service agreement) with LeadsOnLine, Inc. allowing the Yakima Police Department to utilize that company's on -line computer services for the purpose of entering stolen and pawned property in the State data base and for tracking such property in exchange for a fee. A JANUARY 8, 2008 *17. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreements with Union Gap: A. Communications Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services Agreement B. Police Communications Services Contract RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -07, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Police Communications Services Contract and a Communications Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services Agreement with the City of Union Gap. *18. Consideration of Resolution ratifying the City Manager's execution of a Letter of Understanding regarding the Valley Mall Boulevard Phase III project entered into with the City of Union Gap, the City of Yakima, the County of Yakima and the Yakima Air Terminal RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -08, A RESOLUTION ratifying the City Manager's previous execution of a Letter of Understanding regarding the Valley Mall Blvd. Phase III Project entered into between the Cities of Yakima and Union Gap, Yakima County and the Yakima Air Terminal. *19. Set date of Closed Record Public Hearing for February 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation for approval of Riverpointe Landing Rezone February 5, 2008 was set as the date of closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation for approval of Riverpointe Landing Rezone ORDINANCES P0140OR Of Street Fight. of way in Oho Vi—Rity ref 52t� and 9 84ee4 r hetWeen CheS4r,� it Street and Yakima n„eR ie Previously approved on 12/11/07 21. Other Business: • Appoint Council designees to attend City of Yakima congressional meetings and National League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC City Manager Zais explained the annual congressional business trip held in conjunction with the National League of Cities in Washington D.C. Mayor Edler suggested the Council members review their schedules and let Executive Secretary Claar know this week whether they will be attending or not. Council Member McClure advised he would not be going. Council Member Cawley addressed the recent public response to the downtown banners. Council referred this issue to the Yakima Downtown Futures committee for further discussion. on L C r� u JANUARY 8, 2008 22. Adjourn CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING /PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION, AND THEN TO JANUARY 15, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M. FOR THE REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Following the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 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 7