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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of: 5/7/2013
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
See attached minutes
Approval of the minutes from the February 5 and 19, March 5
and 19, April 2 and 16, 2013 City Council Business meetings
and February 26 and March 26, 2013 Study Sessions
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
February 5, 2013
Council Chambers -- City Hall
6 p.m. Business meeting
MINUTES
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BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Sara Bristol, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl
and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
Absent: Assi
(excused)
2. Pledge of A
Mayor Cawl
er Kathy Coffey
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
4. Council Reports
i. Council Partnerships Committee minutes from 1/23/13 and Memo regarding visit to
Olympia
Mayor Cawley reported on the Partnership Committee meeting and trip to Olympia. The
consensus was the trip went very well. Council Member Ettl spoke highly of our legislative
liaison, Jim Justin and noted he is very respected in Olympia and thanked the selection
committee for choosing him. Mayor Cawley concurred with Council Member Ettl and thanked
City Manager O'Rourke for attending the legislative trip.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Dave
Ettl. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
ii. Council Economic Development Committee minutes from 1/24/13
The Council Economic Development committee minutes were approved as presented.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Dave
Ettl. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
iii. Council Public Safety Committee minutes from January 30, 2013
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The Council Public Safety Committee minutes were approved as presented.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Dave
Ettl. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. There were no
changes. 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: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Carried 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
A. Consideration of approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
i. Approval of the minutes from the January 8 and 15, 2013 Adjourned City Council
Business meetings and January 22, 2013 Study Session/Special meeting.
The minutes of the January 8 and 15, 2013 Adjourned City Council Business meetings and
January 22, 2013 Study Session/Special meeting were approved, having been duly certified
accurate by two Council members, with no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
Motion: App
Bristol. App
Council Me
ouncil Member Sara
sey, Ettl, Lover.
B. 4th Qu - Cla Repo 'esoluti orizing and aroving 4th Quarter2012
claims
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-011, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 4th Quarter
2012 Claims Reports for the City of Yakima.
C. Resolution authorizing a "Geriatric Foot Care Services Agreement" with Melanie Marvel,
R.N., to provide foot care services at the Harman Center
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-012, 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, and depending upon funding, authorizing the
City manager to execute any subsequent amendments or reoccurring agreements for the
following five years (2018), upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
D. Resolution authorizing a Geriatric Foot Care Services Agreement with Rosemary Bonsen,
R. N., to provide foot care services at the Harman Center
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-013, 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, and depending upon funding, authorizing the
City Manager to execute any subsequent amendments or reoccurring agreements for the
following five years (2018), upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
E. Resolution authorizing Personal Services Agreements with Instructors, Officials and
Referees needed for various Parks and Recreation Division Programs
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-014, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Parks and Recreation Division
Manager to execute Personal Services Agreements during 2013 that are substantially in accord
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with the attached "Personal Services Agreement" in order to obtain specialized services for the
Parks Division and depending upon funding, authorizing the Parks and Recreation Manager to
execute any subsequent amendments or reoccurring agreements for the following five years
(2018), upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
F. Resolution authorizing the 2013 Agreement with the Yakima Valley Umpires Association
(YVUA) for officiating services for the Parks and Recreation Softball Program
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-015, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to
execute 2013 Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Valley Umpires
Association for the purpose of obtaining officiating services for the City of Yakima's organized
softball program.
G. Resolution authorizing renewal of contracts for Fire Communications Services
(Dispatching) with the City of Selah, City of Union Gap and the Fire Districts of the Upper
Yakima Valley
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-016, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Fire Communications Services Contract with
the City of Union Gap, the City of Selah, and various Yakima County Fire Protective Districts.
6. Audience Participation
Doug Lemon, 206 N. 6th Avenue, Yakima, distributed information printed from the Web on
average incomes. He stated the average income in Yakima is way below the national average
and noted his disgust with the utility taxes here compared to Kennewick. He suggested Council
should read a book called, "Nickel and Dimed."
Charles Noe
current earn
each month.
He discussed his
ow little he has left over
Bill Duerr, 3 • im- venue, - a, disc a oncerns that re brought to his
attention by - -ns rega • ing the - • - lization a • t amount of m ey being spent on a
small area of downtown. He is hopeful the City will eventually assist the outlying areas. Mr.
Duerr also noted his disappointment in how the voting is taking place and referenced item #18 on
the agenda. He stated he would like to see Council vote without the pre -voting during
the discussion and is concerned this is becoming a trend.
Candie Turner, 7800 W. Mead, Yakima, spoke in support of the previous speakers. She noted
the road conditions and her concern with the $30 car tab fee ballot measure. She also stated
she would like to see the Airport solely owned by the City with the County having no interest in
the property.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9th Street, Yakima, distributed an invitation to Casa Vittore, a new coffee
shop and restaurant located next to the Sports Center. They are having an open house Friday,
February 8, at 4:30 p.m. and a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 p.m. She invited Council
members to attend the grand opening.
Fred Nelson, 2602 S. 79th Avenue, Yakima, spoke in opposition of taxes. He mentioned the
poor striping on Martin Luther King Boulevard and the extreme cost of the underpass. He also
spoke in favor of a car tab fee on personal vehicles; however, he stated he couldn't afford it on
his business vehicles.
Thomas McCormick, 309 1/2 N. 6th Avenue, Yakima, proposed a bus be available to take
citizens to the parades and requested a parade on October 22, 2013, for people who wanted to
join the military but were rejected because of special education issues.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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7. Public Hearing and Resolution to approve updating the Transportation Benefit District's project
list to the Second Amended Project List
Council adjourned from the regular business meeting and convened as the Transportation
Benefit Board. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works presented a new list and map for the
TBD project list.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing, and with no one coming forward, closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R -2013 -TBD -4, A RESOLUTION to approve updating the Transportation
Benefit District's project list to the Second Amended Project List.
Council adjourned from the Transportation Benefit Board meeting and adjourned back to the
regular business meeting.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill
Lover. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
8. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Yakima Southwest Rotary Club for the
development of two picnic shelters at Franklin Park
Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson briefed Council on the agreement and
continuing p -'•s wit services. Heers will host
approximate 2 tab - • er elter a prove site n of the pavil and picnic tables. They
hope to hay
The City Cle
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-017, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with the Yakima Southwest Rotary Club for development of two
picnic shelters at Franklin Park.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
9. Resolution naming a ball field at Kiwanis Park in memory of an honored Lions Club Member
Barney Smith
Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson briefed Council on the item. He stated all three
resolutions met the qualifications for naming purposes. Mr. Wilkinson read a brief biography
for Barney Smith.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-018, A RESOLUTION Naming a ball field at Kiwanis Park in Memory
of Barney Smith, and authorizing City Manager to accomplish such designation.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Dave
Ettl. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
10. Resolution naming a ball field at Kiwanis Park in memory of an honored Kiwanis Club Member
Gene Shields
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Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson briefed Council on the issue. Dr. Wilson stated it is an
honor to be able to rename the field after Gene Shields and gave a brief history of Mr. Shields'
accomplishments.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-019, A RESOLUTION Naming a ball field at Kiwanis Park in Memory
of Gene Shields, and authorizing City Manager to accomplish such designation.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Dave
Ettl. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
11. Resolution naming a ball field at Kiwanis Park in memory of an honored Rotary Club Member
Deb Krautwurm
Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson briefed Council on the item. David Hargreaves of
Downtown Rotary noted how excited they are to rename a ball field after Deb Krautwurm, the
first woman to be president of Downtown Rotary and presented a brief biography on Ms.
Krautwurm.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-020, A RESOLUTION Naming a ball field at Kiwanis Park in Memory
of Deb Krautwurm, and authorizing City Manager to accomplish such designation.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Dave
Ettl. Approv - oun s votine: Brite , tl, Lover. Council
Members A
12. Resolution a
exceed $97 00 for st tion
Railroad Gr- -tion 'hase
KBA, I ., in an amount not to
ection service required on the Yakima
, Jr. Bouleva project.
City Engineer Doug Mayor briefed Council on the agreement. Jim Tobin, 705 S. 54th
Avenue, Yakima, spoke on behalf of KBA Inc. and noted he is retired from the Department of
Transportation and works for KBA. He stated this is a great opportunity for KBA to begin working
in Eastern Washington and appreciates the opportunity to conduct the work on this project.
Council Member Ettl noted there are a lot of strong opinions about the underpass projects that
are not based on facts and he would like to see more information presented on the issue in the
City's social media outlets. Council Member Lover concurred with Mr. Ettl and noted there are
funds dedicated to this project that cannot be used elsewhere.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-021, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with KBA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $973,000 for
construction management and inspection services required on the Yakima Railroad Grade
Separations Phase 3 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard project.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Council Member Bill Lover.
Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
13. Resolution authorizing the City to execute an Agreement with Yakima County to terminate the
Joint Air Terminal Operations Agreement and in accordance with the terms and conditions of
said Agreement to become the sole owner/operator of the Air Terminal.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the agreement. He noted the County will have a
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public hearing on the matter February 12, 2013. Council Member Lover noted this has been
studied well by the City Manager and Council Members.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-022, A RESOLUTION concerning the Yakima Air Terminal,
approving an agreement with Yakima County that terminates the existing Joint Air Terminal
Operations Agreement and transfers the ownership of all real and personal property associated
with the Yakima Air Terminal back to the City and allocates the liabilities and responsibilities
related to the Yakima Air Terminal between the City and the County.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill
Lover. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
14. Car tab fee election/alternative options
City Manager O'Rourke noted on September 11, 2012, the Council took the step to put a $30 car
tab on the ballot, and then later reconsidered a new date. He has since learned that a 20 year
bond will be fully paid, which will free up approximately $500,000 annually, that can be utilized to
finance repair of our roads. Also, they have seen a positive trend in sales tax income. Therefore,
he is proposing Council reconsider the car tab ballot measure and place a City Charter
amendment on the ballot dedicating $2 million in revenue annually in addition to what is
budgeted for road repair and maintenance.
Council Member Ensey asked whether the $2 million is a percentage? City Manager O'Rourke
stated this is • - - • on a C • • it Memb- nseystat ikac thy, especially if it
means not r
Council Me er Ettl ti ging er dibility ith the citizens. He
questioned ether c. gi the - rter k t City in to this ount each year, even if
the econom . in. ddition. , stated -y ve a prelimin jail report, which
indicates a p• • - uture - I expan • ould als• e a dedicated enue source. Mr.
O'Rourke stated there is nothing more pressing than fixing our roads and that a Charter change
amendment could not be changed except by another Charter amendment.
Council Member Lover reported he is satisfied with this option. Council Member Bristol affirmed
that the citizens are not happy with the roads and we need to take action now. Mayor Cawley
agreed that we need to have allocated funding. Council Member Ettl reminded everyone
that two council members are absent and out of respect to them, this discussion should wait until
they return.
Bristol moved and Ensey seconded to direct staff to draft a ballot measure for August on
this issue.
Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Council Member Rick Ensey. Carried 5-
0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council Members Absent:
Adkison, Coffey.
15. Resolution of the Transportation Benefit District Board withdrawing ballot proposition TBD -R-1
from the Yakima County Auditor to allow for further consideration of the proposition and for
possible re -submittal on a future Yakima election ballot.
Council adjourned from the regular business meeting and convened as the Transportation
Benefit Board. City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the issue.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R -2013 -TBD -3, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima Transportation
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Benefit District Board concerning a voter -approved vehicle license registration fee to pay for road
infrastructure needs; withdrawing the previously submitted ballot measure regarding road
infrastructure funding through a vehicle license registration fee from the April 23, 2013 special
election date; and requesting that the Yakima County Auditor return the previously submitted
ballot measure to the Yakima City Clerk.
Council adjourned from the Transportation Benefit Board meeting and adjourned back to the
regular business meeting.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
ORDINANCES
16. Ordinance Modifying Yakima Transit's Rates And Fares for Fixed -Route and Paratransit Services
Public Works Director Chris Waarvick discussed the changes in transit fees.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9th Street, Yakima, requested the City revert back to the previous bus
route on Lincoln Avenue. She noted elderly people are dependent on buses and are less likely
to accept change. She also encouraged Transit to keep the all day bus passes.
Transit Manager Ken Mehin confirmed we currently have the all day passes. Mr. Waarvick
indicated they have been watching Pierce County Transit, as they have expanded too much and
are now reducing their entire transit system. They are attempting to be proactive to eliminate that
from happening in Yakima.
The City Cle
ORDINANC o public transrtation, amending
(Ordinance
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
17. Ordinance amending YMC 1.36.030 regarding membership, vacancies and attendance for
Yakima Arts Commission.
Senior City Attorney Mark Kunkler discussed the changes in the Art Commission, which sets a
bench mark for attendance and vacancies.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-002, AN ORDINANCE relating to the Yakima Arts Commission;
amending Section 1.36.030 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding membership, vacancies
and attendance.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
18. Other Business
Mayor Cawley encouraged Council to listen to the new song by Lady Antebellum, as he would
like to use it as a theme song for downtown events.
Council Member Ettl requested the Partnership meeting scheduled for tomorrow be rescheduled
due to a conflict.
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A. Discussion regarding Proposition to amend Article VII, Section 2 of the City of Yakima
Charter requiring affirmative vote of at least five City Council members to approve any new
councilmanic tax
Mayor Cawley noted a new resolution was distributed regarding the proposed super -majority
Charter Amendment discussed at a previous meeting.
Council Member Bristol recapped what took place at the last meeting regarding this matter and
stated she changed her vote and the vote failed. She is bringing this issue back in hopes that it
makes it more difficult for Council to raise taxes, although it didn't appear on the agenda in the
format she intended. The information is the same except the date of the election is now August
instead of April. She remarked that there are two Council members absent tonight and said she
has been accused of "sneaking" this item in, but she isn't, as it is listed on the agenda.
City Attorney Cutter stated this is not exactly what was previously provided and this is not a
reconsideration but is a new resolution.
Council Member Ettl explained an effort to require a super -majority to raise taxes should require
more than a simply majority to pass and believes they should wait to discuss and vote on this
issue until all members are present. He stated he has done a lot of thinking on this matter, and
was previously in favor of it; however, he has changed his position.
Ettl moved and Cawley seconded to table this matter. The motion failed by a 3-2 roll call
vote; Lover, Ensey and Bristol voting no.
Motion: App -, d b embe a Bris • - • • • cil Member Bill
Lover. Carri 3-2. un Memb . voti -: Bri I, Ensey, Loy Council Members
voting Nay: wley, E ber t: A offey.
19. Adjournme
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. to the next Council Business meeting on February 19, 2013
at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Dave
Ettl. Approved 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council
Members Absent: Adkison, Coffey.
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
February 19, 2013
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5-6 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting
MINUTES
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
2. Executive Session regarding Pending Litigation
Executive S: helrned
BUSINESS
1. Roll Call
Council: Ma'. - Cay, presiAssistanr Maureen AQRison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
i. Presentation of 2012 Annual Report by John Cooper, CEO of the Yakima Valley
Visitors and Convention Bureau
John Cooper, CEO of the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau presented the 2012
Annual Report. He noted the V&C is a form of economic development employing thousands of
people in the area, with visitors spending approximately $350 million annually. They had over
400 event days in 2012, and have worked with New Vision and the County to create new signs
for the Wine Country, as well as establishing new links for their website, which continues to grow.
Council Member Ettl noted how Washington State is surrounded by other States that have made
huge investments for promoting tourism, whereas Washington State has eliminated funding for
tourism. Mr. Cooper is hopeful that there will be a State program in place in the near future.
4. Council Reports
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None.
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. There were no
changes. 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: Approve, Moved by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Seconded by Council Member
Sara Bristol. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
A. Resolution approving amendment of Planning Commission Bylaws pertaining to terms of
office for officers of the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION R-2013-024, A RESOLUTION approving amendment to Bylaws of the Yakima
Planning Commission pertaining to terms of office for elected officers.
B. Resolution authorizing a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide screening level
assessment of intake alternatives to the City for their consideration so we might assess
potential options for the Naches-Cowiche Dam Diversion Consolidation Project in order to
determine a preferred option.
RESOLUTION R-2013-025, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide screening level
assessment of intake alternatives to the City for their consideration so we might assess potential
options for t - - -Co - - -_ Divers Consor to determine a
preferred op
C. Ordina a relati to • • -fety - s; the Ci of Yakima Municipal
Code, •ealin• -rt- sectio of ap er 55 rthe purpose adopting the equivalent
and/or -vise ode o - ington to s; re -titling an mending Section
6.55.020; enacting a new section relating to violation of conditions of release or conditions
of suspension or deferral for an offense under Chapter 6.55; and changing the title of
Chapter 6.55 to reflect the new contents and purpose.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-003, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety and Morals; amending
the City of Yakima Municipal Code, repealing certain sections of Chapter 6.55 for the purpose of
adopting the equivalent and/or similar Revised Code of Washington statutes: Communication
with minor for immoral purposes, Failure to register as a sex offender or kidnapping offender,
Prostitution, Patronizing a prostitute, and Permitting prostitution; adopting Revised Code of
Washington statute relating to indecent exposure; re -titling Section 6.55.020 and amending the
statutory language to reflect the new title; enacting a new section relating to violation of
conditions of release or conditions of suspension or deferral for an offense under Chapter 6.55;
and changing the title of Chapter 6.55 to reflect the new contents and purpose.
6. Audience Participation
Jim Bell, 401 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, complained about irrigation rates and provided a copy
of his bill. He compared his lot to a 37 -acre ranch on S. Naches Road, which is outside the City
limits and not on City irrigation water.
Doug Lemon, 206 N. 6th Avenue, Yakima, spoke in opposition of the HUD loan for the
Morrier/Great Western building project. He also complained about the use of city trucks and
noted he has an issue with the sewer line at 911 Pitcher St. and would like the City to clean the
lines in that area.
Charles Noel, 1101 N. 4th Street,Yakima, requested information on employee benefits and
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compensation. He stated he is going to read Plunder, a book about how Unions are raiding
treasuries and bankrupting our nation and will provide Council an overview once he finishes the
book.
Sandy Massong Lloyd, 5501 W. Arlington, Yakima, complained about a barbed wire fence on the
Congdon property that cars have run over and left behind in the street for other unsuspecting
drivers. She also suggested the City install a stop sign on 56th and Arlington, as semi trucks are
using it to reach Nob Hill Boulevard.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
7. City of Yakima Business Plan
City Manager O'Rourke reviewed the Business Plan and stated staff will be providing
performance measurements and monitoring this process closely in order to provide results to the
community.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Approved 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
8. 2012 Yakima Police Reserve Report
City Manager O'Rourke noted the City currently has 14 members of the community involved in
the reserve program.
Chief Rizzi introduced Sgt. Jones, who is overseeing the program. Sgt. Jones reported on the
difficulty in r- • • volun - - - • • keeping • -m pro • - •gram. He
introduced B - ho • - - Com Toned - • - • - years and has over
225% of the comme e• ours. -f Ri, - • Sgt. •nes thanked r. Almon for his service.
Bill Almon s• a high) •f ani -- ry :nd pri -ged to serve and be
associated YPD r .e pro
9. Resolution a- - • an I -rlocal - y Agree =n ith Yakima C- nty, which allows the
County to perform Engineering Services for the City
City Manager O'Rourke explained how the City may utilize County Engineering when we have an
upsurge in demand. This will save the City in overtime and additional staffing costs.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-026, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agency Agreement with Yakima County, which allows the County to perform
Engineering Services for the City.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor
Maureen Adkison. Adopted 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
10. Resolution authorizing an agreement with National Development Council (NDC) for professional
services to assist with implementing and processing HUD Section 108 Loan Funding ("Great
Western" Building Renovation Project).
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the issue. This particular project will bring jobs
to a low income area. The Great Western building will be converted in to a Boutique Hotel and
the old Masonic Temple will be utilized for meetings and events. Mr. O'Rourke clarified the loan
will be repaid.
Robbie Byrne, 109 Shamrock Drive, Yakima, spoke in opposition of a loan to Mr. Morrier.
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Sandy Massong Lloyd, 5501 W. Arlington, Yakima, spoke in favor of the project as long as Mr.
Morrier repays the loan.
Candie Turner, 7800 W. Mead Avenue, Yakima, spoke in opposition of the loan to Mr. Morrier.
Stephen Eggleston, 261 Orchard Rite Road, Yakima, spoke in opposition of the loan to Mr.
Morrier.
Jessica Hope, 418 S. 18th Avenue, spoke in opposition of the loan to Mr. Morrier.
Joe Mann, 6 N. 3rd Street, Yakima, spoke in support of the project.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9th Street, Yakima, spoke in support of the project.
Council Member Ensey mentioned a past experience with Trail Wagons that did not turn out very
well for the City. He questioned whether the City has a personal guarantee on this loan. Mr.
O'Rourke will check on this issue. He noted the building is more valuable than the loan.
Council Member Ensey questioned whether the City would be responsible if Mr. Morrier defaults
on the loan. It was discussed and determined that the City would have to pay back the loan if
Mr. Morrier defaults. Mayor Cawley confirmed this vote is only to approve the loan for the
National Development Company to process the application to HUD.
Council Member Coffey noted this is a very complex process and will put jobs in place for low
income people in a low income area. Council Member Lover mentioned other HUD loans that
were approv- • •e past - • • - - success and th . • • -lecting good
applicants. 1 • b= that • -lines -, - s • cil needs to decide
whether we . -going s • ort to :yer • ' goin oward a HU I • an.
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RESOLUTI • ' ' • --201 -+27, A • LUTION - tI1 rizing the Cit anager to execute an
agreement between National Development Council (NDC) and City of Yakima professional
services to assist with implementing and processing HUD Section 108 Loan Funding ("Great
Western" Building Renovation Project).
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Adopted 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
11. Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all applicable contracts for the repair/refurbishment of the 300 horse power motor for the
Kissel Well
Dave Brown, Water and Irrigation Manager, explained lightening hit the Kissel Well motor and
caused serious damage.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-028, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and
authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable contracts for the repair/refurbishment of
the 300 horse power motor for the Kissel Well.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Adopted 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
12. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yakima providing for the submission to the eligible
voters of the City of Yakima on the regular municipal primary election to be held August 6, 2013,
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a Proposition to amend Article VI of the Charter of the City of Yakima to add new Section 8
establishing a dedicated street overlay and reconstruction fund in the City's General Fund budget
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the issue. Council Member Coffey questioned
whether this was necessary? Mr. O'Rourke explained this will not allow other Councils to change
this in the future without a ballot measure. Council Member Coffey agreed this is a high priority;
however, dedicating funds in a future with uncertain economic times makes her nervous.
City Manager O'Rourke mentioned this is a measure to ensure future funding for roads. Mayor
Cawley reiterated this money is coming off the top of the budget and cannot be touched.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION R-2013-029, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima,
Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the City of Yakima a Proposition on
whether Article VI of the Charter of the City of Yakima should be amended to add new Section 8
establishing a dedicated street overlay and reconstruction fund, to be funded in the amount of no
less than Two Million Dollars annually, adjusted annually per consumer price index, and limiting
expenditures from such fund to the dedicated purposes of street overlay and reconstruction; and
requesting the Yakima County Auditor to submit the Proposition to the voters on the regular
municipal primary election to be held August 6, 2013.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen
Adkison. Adopted 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
13. Ordinance A ending - • ssificati and •ens n Plan for C in City Employees and
Legislation ending b -- 0.10 •0.1 .100C, 20.100D, 2.20.110A,
2.20.1108, - 2.20.1 iC, o City M icipal Code
City Manage - ' - di ssed t ganizat i arious officeslnd brought forward a
change in the compensation for the positions listed. Council Member Ettl noted too often they
hear people want raises for just showing up. In this situation, they are asking people that are
already functioning in high level positions to take on additional work and they do so because it is
the right thing to do.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-004, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective March 24, 2013;
amending Subsections 2.20.100A, 2.20.100B, 2.20.100C, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A, 2.20.110B,
and 2.20.110C, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Passed 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl,
Lover.
14. Ordinance amending section 2.20.088 of the Municipal Code relating to Special Assignment Pay
City Manage O'Rourke discussed the item and indicated this is a housekeeping matter.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-005, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel, amending the City
compensation ordinance to provide greater discretion to the City Manager to provide special pay
compensation at levels the City Manager deems appropriate in specific circumstances ; and
amending YMC 2.20.088(J).
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Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Council Member Bill Lover.
Passed 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
15. Ordinance (First Reading) amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima; and making
appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balance within the Downtown Yakima Business
Improvement District (DYBID) Fund 161 for expenditure during 2013 to provide for marketing and
landscaping improvements in the district.
Economic Development Manager Sean Hawkins briefed Council on the budget amendment. Joe
Mann, 6 N. 3rd Street, Yakima, spoke in favor of this DYBID budget amendment. He noted he
has been questioned many times about the special treatment the downtown business owners
receive, by citizens who do not understand the downtown business owners are paying an
assessment for the services.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
An ordinance amending the 2013 budget and appropriating funds, was read and laid on the table
until March 5, 2013 for a second reading.
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations
of $40,000 in the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID) Fund 161 for
expenditure during 2013 to provide for additional marketing and landscaping improvements in
the district.
16. Other Business
Cawley moved and Coffey seconded to withdraw Resolution R-2013-023 regarding the
super majo me -� h wa • roved eeting.
City Manage d to m e all Councilmanic
action on rai g fees d es • oted up ajority, it co be hazardous to the
City.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Mayor Micah Cawley, Seconded by Council Member Kathy Coffey.
Approved 4-3. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Cawley, Coffey, Ettl. Council Members
voting Nay: Bristol, Ensey, Lover.
17. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. to the next meeting, a study session on February 26, 2013,
at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen
Adkison. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
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STUDY SESSION
February 26, 2013
Council Chambers -- City Hall
10 a.m. Study Session regarding Regional Fire Authority
MINUTES
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1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
City Staff: City Manager O'Rourke and City Clerk Clear Tee
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Chief Willson gave a power point presentation on the 2012 Washington Survey and Rating
Report with Council and noted the City is rated a 4. Our last rating was conducted in 1995 and
the City was rated a 4. City Manager O'Rourke noted it may be possible to lower our rating to a
3, which would result in better insurance rates for citizens. Chief Willson indicated with the
addition of two fire inspectors, this may lower the rating, as well as, providing training
opportunities. He stated the City has 18 months to request a review of the rating.
3. Regional Fire Authority Feasibility Study - Final Report
Chief Willson gave a power point presentation on the Regional Fire Authority Study.
The Feasibility Committee voted unanimously to move forward to the next step, which is to
have three elected officials from each jurisdiction form a Planning Committee to devise a budget,
operating system and manual, and then apply to the State. If it meets all the criteria, all Councils
from each participating jurisdiction would vote whether to place this before their constituents for a
vote. Council Member Adkison noted she was on the Feasibility Committee and would like to
see this go forward.
City Manager O'Rourke stated they need Council direction to proceed. He mentioned there are
five reasons not to pursue an RFA. First, there is no net benefit to the City; the
City loses operational level of service; the customer will be paying more for the same service;
there are no economies of scale --if a regional solution is to identify and achieve economy of
scale to reduce costs, it should not be done to maintain the status quo; and finally, this is not a
regional solution, as we are missing one of the largest districts in the area --West Valley Fire
District.
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ENSEY MOVED AND BRISTOL SECONDED TO END OUR STUDY WITH THE REGIONAL
FIRE AUTHORITY.
Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara Bristol. Carried 6-1.
Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council Members
voting Nay: Adkison.
4. Fire Response Protocal Trial
Deputy Fire Chief Stewart briefed Council on the issue and their continued efforts to find
efficiencies. They conducted a study of structure fire responses in 2012 and determined out of
154 responses, 54 percent were false alarms or incidents that could have been handled by one
apparatus instead of deploying the entire department. They are developing a tiered program
response that will be instituted for several months on a trial basis.
5. Proposed Automatic Aid Agreement with West Valley Fire District
Chief Willson briefed Council on the issue. Mayor Cawley asked whether this is the same type of
agreement we had before. Chief Willson confirmed and stated the previous agreement has
expired.
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. to the next Council Business meeting on March 5, 2013 at
6 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl,
Lover.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
March 5, 2013
Council Chambers -- City Hall
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 7 p.m. Public Hearing
MINUTES
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BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley (left meeting at 6:40 p.m.), presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen
Adkison, Council Members Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
Absent: Cou it Mem r D cuse
2. Pledge of A glance
Mayor Cawl: - : •' led of All:
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Reappointment of Linda Orozco to Yakima Housing Authority Board
Council reappointed Linda Orozco to the Yakima Housing Authority.
Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison.
Carried 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Ettl.
4. Council Reports
i. Council Partnerships Committee meeting minutes from February 20, 2013.
It was Council consensus to approve the report.
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. The following item
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.)
Item 4G. Ordinance (Second Reading) amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima; and
making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balance within the Downtown Yakima
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Business Improvement District (DYBID) Fund 161 for expenditure during 2013 to provide for
marketing and landscaping improvements in the district.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor
Maureen Adkison. Carried 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, Lover. Council Members Absent: Ettl.
A. Accounts Receivable Status Report - 4th Quarter 2012
The report was approved.
Motion: Approve, Approved 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley,
Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Council Members Absent: Ettl.
B. 4th Quarter 2012 Treasury Report
The report was approved.
C. Final Contract Payment for TTC Construction, LLC - 2319 - 2011 Sanitary Sewer Repair
Phase 1 (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve the final payment)
The report from the City Engineer, with respect to the completion of the work on the 2011
Sanitary Sewer Systems Repair Phase 1 -- Manhole Additions and Replacements, performed by
TTC Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates, as
therein set forth, was authorized.
D. Final Contract Payment for TTC Construction, LLC - 2345- Englewood Ave. Drainage
Improvements (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve the final payment)
The report fr E resp: o the on Engleood
Avenue -- D nage I ro �� rfor TTC onstruction, w approved, the work
accepted an thorized.
E. Resolu ernmental Co erative Purchasing
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RESOLUTION R-2013-030, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Tucson, Arizona.
F. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Bailer Herbst Law Group, P.C. for cable
communications system franchise renewal consultant services.
RESOLUTION R-2013-031, A RESOLUTION making an award for Request for Qualifications
and Proposals 11229 -QP and authorizing the City manager to execute an agreement between
Bailer Herbst Law Group, P.C. and City of Yakima for cable communications system franchise
renewal consultant services.
6. Audience Participation
Candie Turner, City resident, spoke in opposition of closing 2nd Avenue near Lynn Buchanan's
business and apologized for breaking protocol at the last Council meeting. Additionally, she
reported the Hilton Garden Inn was not used as collateral for a loan as it wasn't yet built, it was a
personal guarantee loan.
Doug Lemon, City resident, complained about his water bill as he believes it is roughly twice the
amount from two years ago and would like to know why and what improved service is he
receiving. He complained about the sewer line at his property on 922 E. Pitcher Street and
provided a photo to the City Manager. He also complained about how he believes City
employees have the most lucrative jobs and the City is overstaffed. He provided a photo of a
City truck and stated the employees were using it for personal purposes.
Harris Meyer, City resident, stated his concerns for the proposed McDonald's on the corner of
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Yakima Avenue and 1st Street. He encouraged Council to discourage the property owner from
going ahead with the plans for the sake of downtown revitalization.
Jay Freeman, City resident, expressed his frustration with the increase to his water bill. He also
mentioned his garbage can is cracked, and when he requested a new bin last year, he did not
receive it. He suggested the City bill monthly instead of every two months.
Finance Director Epperson clarified that you can make monthly payments toward your account in
person and on-line and the amount will be credited to the next bill.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. First Public Input hearing on the 2012 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER).
ONDS Manager Archie Matthews briefed Council on the issue.
Assistant Mayor Adkison opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward, closed the
hearing.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
8. Ordinance (Second Reading) amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima; and making
appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balance within the Downtown Yakima Business
Improvement District (DYBID) Fund 161 for expenditure during 2013 to provide for marketing and
landscaping improvements in the district.
Council Me • - - tol no - • • - -moved t - item fr• •• • - - • - • - • • - in order to
recognize Cber •v- . is iss s it w- • - -. _ u - •wners can
purchase the own flo -rs nd the y wil thei xpense up to '50. Council Member
Coffey ques ned wh: er -sse . • btai 'ots fro the same company as
the City and the sa p e. E• ami• - - e Manager Ha ns noted he will provide
this informat •usi sses a r= •rted thi u ng is from thYBID assessments, not
out of the ge - - und.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-006, ORDINANCE amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima;
and making appropriations of $40,000 in the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District
(DYBID) Fund 161 for expenditure during 2013 to provide for additional marketing and
landscaping improvements in the district.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Passed 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Lover. Council Members Absent: Ettl.
9. Resolution authorizing a Master Agreement with Cowiche Canyon Conservancy for Promotion
and Development of Recreational Trails
Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson briefed Council on the item. He noted the City of
Yakima is allowed to apply for grants that a non-profit agency cannot apply for, and a non-profit
can apply for grants that are not open to the City. This will create a joint partnership to possibly
obtain more grants, which will help increase pathways. Betsy Bloomfield of Cowiche Canyon
Conservancy also spoke in support of this agreement.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION R-2013-032, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute a Master Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Cowiche
Canyon Conservancy for promotion and development of recreational trails and trail facilities.
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Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Adopted 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Lover. Council Members Absent: Ettl.
10. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Pharmer Engineering, in the
amount not to exceed $531,684, to provide engineering services for design of a Biosolids Drying
Facility at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant
Wastewater Treatment Manager Scott Schafer briefed Council on the issue. Dean Smith, Utility
Project Manager, noted this will enable the Treatment Plan to process and market bio solids,
which we will no longer have to pay to eliminate.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION R-2013-033, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Pharmer Engineering in the amount not to exceed
$531,684 for Engineering Services for design of a new Biosolids Dryer Facility at the City's
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Adopted 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Cawley, Ettl.
ORDINANCES
11. Ordinance creating the Department of the Airport and identifying the purpose, services provided
and general structure of the Department, providing for a Department Head to oversee the
Department.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2013-007, AN ORDINANCE relating to administration, creating the
Department of the Airport; identifying the purpose, services provided, general structure of said
Department and providing for a Department Head to oversee the Department; and amending
Chapter 1.18.005 of the Yakima Municipal Code and adding Section 1.18.090 as a new Section,
titled Department of the Airport.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Passed 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Cawley, Ettl.
12. Ordinance Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Certain City Employees and
Legislation Amending Subsections 2.20.100A,; 2.20.100B, 2.20.100C, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A,
2.20.110B, and 2.20.110C, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
City Manager O'Rourke discussed the amendment to the Pay and Compensation Plan to add
Airport employees.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-008, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective April 7, 2013; amending
Subsections 2.20.100A, 2.20.100B, 2.20.100C, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A, 2.20.110B, 2.20.110C,
all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Passed 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Cawley, Ettl.
13. Other Business
Council Member Ensey reported two homeless camps along the Greenway near Rotary Lake
and requested the City investigate them.
14. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. to the next meeting Council Business meeting on March 19,
2013 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Carried 5-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Cawley, Ettl.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
March 19, 2013
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:30-6 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Council Meeting; 7 p.m. Public Hearing
MINUTES
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Sara Bristol, Rick Ensey, Bill Lover,
Kathy Coffey and Dave Ettl
Absent: Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison (excused)
2. Executive S
Executive S
BUSINESS
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Sara Bristol, Rick Ensey, Bill Lover,
Kathy Coffey and Dave Ettl
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Absent: Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison (excused)
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and Acting City Clerk Stephens
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
i. Recognition of retiring Refuse & Recycling Manager Nancy Fortier
Director of Public Works Chris Waarvick recognized Refuse and Recycling Manager Nancy
Fortier and thanked her for 25 years of service. Nancy Fortier noted she has had a great
experience working for the City of Yakima.
B. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests
i. Response to Sandy Massong Lloyd's request at the February 19, 2013 Council
meeting.
Council Member Bristol asked if the signs recommended in the memorandum would be put up.
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City Manager O'Rourke noted the City will be installing the signs as recommended.
ii. Response to Charles Noel request at City Council meeting Feb. 19, 2013
Charles Noel asked a few questions in regard to the response he received from Finance and
Budget Director Epperson. City Manager O'Rourke answered his questions.
iii. Response to Doug Lemon on Use of City Truck
Council accepted the response.
iv. City Response to Doug Lemon's Sewer Complaint at 922 E. Pitcher St.
Council accepted the response.
4. Council Reports
i. Built Environment Committee Minutes of February 21, 2013 meeting.
Council accepted the minutes.
ii. Council Economic Development Committee minutes from February 28, 2013
Council accepted the minutes.
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. There were no
changes. The Cit Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, includin resolutions and ordinances
by title. (Ite - ons - - are h led un o further
discussion a motidi tly bel• )
Motion: App e, Mov b • • em ns�"52L'�Yided b�ouncil Member Sara
Bristol. Ado -d 6-0 o iI Me ers ing : B tol, Cawley, ffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Me ent: •kison.
A. 2012 4th Quarter Capital Improvement Projects Report
The report was accepted.
B. Resolution to set April 25, 2013 for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner to vacate
a portion of public right-of-way for North 27th Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-034, A RESOLUTION fixing April 25, 2013 as the date for a public
hearing before the Hearing Examiner on a petition to vacate a portion of North 27th Avenue,
lying southerly of River Road and northerly of railroad right-of-way.
C. Resolution to Set April 25, 2013 for a public hearing before the hearing examiner to vacate
the public right-of-way for Cook Street.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-035, A RESOLUTION fixing time for a public hearing before the
Hearing Examiner on April 25, 2013, on a petition to vacate Cook Street lying easterly of N 40th
Avenue and westerly of the Yakima Valley Canal in between Summitview and Lincoln Avenues.
D. Resolution authorizing an Addendum to an existing Professional Services Agreement with
Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc (HLA) in the amount not to exceed $98,600 to provide
Engineering Services for the extension of the City's Industrial Wastewater Collection
System to the vicinity of 1000 Block S 3rd St (Noel Canning Corporation)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-036, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Addendum to existing Professional Services Agreement 2012-42 with Huibregtse, Louman
Associates, Inc. (HLA), in the amount not to exceed $98,600 for Engineering Services for the
Extension of the Industrial Wastewater Collection System to Noel Canning Corporation
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E. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the City of Yakima and Teamsters Local #760 Police Corrections Sergeants Unit
for January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-037, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Police Corrections
Sergeants Unit for wages, hours, and working conditions for January 1, 2013 -December 31,
2015.
6. Audience Participation
Candie Turner, City resident, discussed her concerns regarding the loan to Joe Morrier
and talked about civility and her expectations of Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Final Public Input hearing on the 2012 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER).
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
8. Resolution granting reimbursement to the Yakima Valley Trolleys Association for costs incurred
by the Association to repair the Yakima Valley Trolleys lift truck.
Community Development Director Steve Osguthorpe briefed Council on the issue. Ken Johnsen,
President of • ovided - ' • - 'oint pre-ntation - •• • - • fey noted Mr.
Johnsen sp= •. •f h •w ey on j -irs to 1 • - • suggested the City
reimburse hi by am= •in his res tion /G, de t
The Clerk re
Coffey mov - . - = risto econde . • amend t - iTsolution to re
this project. The amendment carried 6-0; Adkison absent.
$13,630 to pay for
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-038, A RESOLUTION granting reimbursement to the Yakima Valley
Trolleys Association for costs incurred by the Association to repair the Yakima Valley Trolleys lift
truck.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Adopted 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison.
9. Resolution authorizing a contract with Rural Community Development Resources (RCDR) in the
amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds to provide technical assistance to microenterprise businesses within the City of Yakima.
Community Development Director Steve Osguthorpe briefed Council on the issue.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-039, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Rural Community Development Resources (RCDR) in the amount of Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in Community Development Block Grant funds to provide technical
assistance to microenterprise businesses within the City of Yakima.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Kathy Coffey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Adopted 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison.
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ORDINANCES
10. Ordinance amending YMC 4.16 dealing with illegal dumping and adding up to a $100 per -day
fine.
Refuse and Recyling Manager Fortier briefed Council on the amended ordinance.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-009, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation; amending
Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 4.16 entitled "Garbage Storage, Collection and Disposal."
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Passed 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison.
11. Ordinance creating the Yakima Air Terminal Fund
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the ordinance. City Manager
O'Rourke noted the City is not funding the Airport Manager position and another position this
year in order to re-establish the financial health of the Airport.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-010, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds management and accounts;
creating the Yakima Air Terminal fund, setting forth sources of revenue for the fund and its
proper expenditure and enacting Chapter 3.122 as a new chapter and Sections 3.122.010,
3.122.020, a 030 of the C of Yaki
Motion: App e, Mo b ouncil -mb: Ens , Seconded b�ouncil Member Bill
Lover. Pass 6-0. un rs vo : Bri ley, C y, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Me
12. Ordinance c
Inte - nd Loa ' - • ram
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the Interfund Loan Program.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-011, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds management and accounts;
creating an Interfund Loan Program, and enacting Chapter 3.123 as a new chapter and Sections
3.123.010, 3.123.020, and 3.123.030 thereof all of the City of Yakima Municpal Code.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Passed 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison.
13. Other Business
None.
14. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. to a Council Study Session on March 26, 2013 at 10 a.m. in
the Council Chambers.
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Approved 6-0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
March 26, 2013
Council Chambers -- City Hall
10 a.m. Study Session regarding Jail Issues and Built Environment Strategy
MINUTES
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1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. 2014 and Lo •tio ervice
revisions ma to the to his i
City Manage
jail. Mr.O'R
rt and
ed in the Co
1) Yakima County Proposal -- take all City prisoners $3,470,547
2) Status quo -- Yakima County contract for 80 bed nights $3,814,129
3) Expand City Jail from 79 to 280 beds $4,402,125
4) Current City jail operation -- contract with Sunnyside and Toppenish-30 @ $45/day balance to
Yakima County -40 at $75/day $3,204,704
5) Current City Jail operation -- contract with Benton County for 30 @ $75, balance to Yakima
County -- 40 @ $75 $3,535,848
6) Current City Jail operation -- contract with Sunnyside and Toppenish for 30 @ $45, balance to
Benton County -- 40 @ $75, $3,446,788
as added and
g -term needs of the
cil packet:
City Manager O'Rourke recommended option 4, which has a projected savings of $609,425.
Following Council discussion on the options,
ENSEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED to direct staff to proceed with option 4 and
any savings be put in a dedicated law and justice fund for capital improvements.
COFFEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED to amend the motion and add we dedicate
any savings to a dedicated fund for jail sources, capital jail, and we would also engage an
architect to look at expanding the Law and Justice Center for the Courts, Attorneys and
Police, and also that the architectural drawing would look at the potential of expanding
the jail should it become necessary in the next 5 years. The amendment carries 5-2; with
Lover and Ensey voting no.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor
Maureen Adkison. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
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Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
3. Built Environment Strategy
Community Development Director Osguthorpe provided a powerpoint presentation relating to
beautification on N. First Street. He discussed the following points:
*Built Environment
*Recommended follow-up steps
*Sign code overlay --North 1st Street
*Amendments to landscaping standards
*Consideration of zone transition issues
*Model code proposal
After Council discussion regarding billboards,
Bristol moved and Lover seconded for staff to bring back an ordinance fora moratorium
on billboards.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Council Member Bill
Lover. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl,
Lover.
Community Development Director Osguthorpe noted one of his biggest concerns is how the City
is interfacing with high intensity commercial zoning abutting residential zoning. He has discussed
this with an attorney that is working with the Association of Washington Cities on a model code
for Edmonds, which the City can piggyback on to save a significant amount of money toward
these efforts 'el c• - gess s tura) p code. City
Manager O'' urke n• d t y could in the forts
Moved by C 000 for this ject.
Motion: App -d b ouncil - er Kath \ o y, Seconded Council Member Rick
Ensey. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl,
Lover.
4. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. to the next meeting Council Business meeting on April 2,
2013 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen
Adkison. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
April 2, 2013
Council Chambers -- City Hall
6 p.m. Business Meeting
MINUTES
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BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Pledge of A
Mayor Cawl
3. Open Discu
A.
Proclamations
i. Parkinson's Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Cawley read a proclamation declaring April 2013 as Parkinson's Awareness
Month. Kathy Kidd accepted the proclamation and presented Council with yellow tulips, the
symbol of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
B. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
i. Recognition of retiring Police Officer David Strother - 31 years of service
Captain Copeland recognized retiring Police Officer David Strother and commended him on 31
years of service to the Yakima Police Department. Officer Strother noted what a great
experience it has been for him to work at the Yakima Police Department.
ii. Recognition of retiring Fire Captain Rodney Vetsch -- 33 years of service
Chief Dave Willson recognized Fire Captain Rodeny Vetsch for his 33 years of service to the
Yakima Fire Department.
iii. Recognition of 25 Years of Service for Deputy Chief Robert Stewart, Firefighter Jerry
Elmo and Firefighter Harlan Petersen
Chief Dave Willson recognized Deputy Chief Bob Stewart, Firefighters Jay Elmo and Harlan
Petersen for their 25 years of service to the Yakima Fire Department.
iv. Recognition of City Employees with 25 years of service --Dave Brush and Wayne
Wantland
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This item was moved to the April 16, 2013 agenda.
4. Council Reports
i. Council Public Safety Committee Minutes -- February 22, 2013
The minutes were approved.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Seconded by Council Member
Rick Ensey. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. There were no
changes. 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: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen
Adkison. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
A. Final Contract Payment for Pipe of Washington (POW) Contracting, Inc. - WW2327 -
Industrial Waste Force Mains Railroad Crossing (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the Project
and Approve the Final Payment)
The report fr• •• • - City E • • - - • ated Mar • 1, 201 • - • - • • - ompletion of the
work on the • • - as • - -ins R -d Cr • •, •- f• = -ipe of
Washington O.W.) •nt cting, app the rk accepted a payment of the final
estimates, a herein fo thor
B. Final • tract ' m: for T all Const ti• Inc. - Fair Av c3rd Ave - Drainage
Improv - tan• - d Motio Accept - oject and Ap• ve the Final Payment)
The report from the City Engineer, dated March 11, 2013, with respect to the completion of the
work on the Fair Avenue/S. 33rd Ave Drainage Improvements, performed by Tri -Valley
Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates, as therein
set forth, was authorized.
C. Set date of May 7, 2013 for a closed record public hearing to consider Hearing Examiner's
recommendation on a right-of-way vacation petition for a portion of North 2nd Avenue.
May 7, 2013 was set as the date of closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation on a right-of-way vacation petition for a portion of North 2nd
Avenue.
D. Resolution authorizing Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Lewis
County, WA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-040, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Lewis County.
E. Resolution authorizing an automatic aid agreement with Yakima County Fire Protection
District #12.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-041, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a Mutual Aid
Agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima County Fire Protection District #12.
F. Ordinance amending One Way Streets and Alleys to remove restrictions on east -west alley
between Yakima and Chestnut Avenue, YMC 9.50.290
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ORDINANCE NO. 2013-012, AN ORDINANCE relating to parking and rules of the road;
amending Yakima Municipal Code Section 9.50.290 entitled "One -Way Streets and Alley's."
6. Audience Participation
Doug Lemon, City resident, complained about City employees.
Ralph Call, City resident, spoke on behalf of the Barge Chestnut Neighborhood
Association, against the cell phone tower rumored to be installed at the Central Lutheran Church
in his residential neighborhood. Copies of other cities regulations regarding cell phone towers
were distributed to the City Manager. The following City residents spoke against the installation
of cell phone towers in residential neighborhoods and encouraged a moratorium on these towers
until the City has a better zoning process.
Walt Ranta
Victor Nourani
Dean Wierman
Linda Wierman
Michael Riehl
Artice Riehl
Jerry Klingele
Michael Davison
Cheryl Davison, M.D.
Victoria Ives
Bill Duerr
City Manage ' ' e no - -akers - on poi gulations on cell
phone tower : nd b- ves e City tur aroun quickly to gov n future sitings of cell
phone tower : nd ma' s the com with enviro ents. Following Council
discussion o
Coffey mov ' kis seco • • decla mergency 6 Ionth moratorium on
the City receiving any new applications for cell phone tower installations while the City
reviews regulatory controls on siting standards, and set a public hearing for public input
on the moratorium on May 21, 2013 at 7 p.m. on the issue.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Kathy Coffey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor
Maureen Adkison. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
Mayor Cawley recognized Tyler Ditto, with Boy Scout troop 141, who is attending the meeting for
his Merit Badge.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
7. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Crandall Arambula not to exceed
$114,996 to prepare the Yakima Downtown Master Plan
Project Manager Joan Davenport briefed Council on the item.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-042, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Crandall Arambula not to exceed $114,996 to prepare a
Yakima Downtown Master Plan,
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Adopted 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
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8. Resolution authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Thomas Consultants, Inc not to
exceed $32,000 to prepare the Retail Element of the Yakima Downtown Master Plan
Project Manager Joan Davenport briefed Council on the contract.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-043, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Thomas Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $32,000 to
prepare the Retail Element of the Yakima Downtown Master Plan.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Adopted 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
9. Resolution authorizing Professional Services Contract with Landau Associates not to exceed
$220,700 to prepare Environmental and Geotechnical Report related to the Cascade Mill Site
Project
Project Manager Joan Davenport briefed Council on the item.
Candie Turner, City resident, spoke in support of this project.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-044, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Landau Associates not to exceed $220,700 to prepare a
Geotechnica - on - sis re _ forth site.
Motion: App
Maureen Ad
Ensey, Ettl,
10. Discussion o - - nway a • Arbore u ecurity
Captain Copeland provided background information on the issue. City Manager O'Rourke
recommended adding additional lighting and security cameras at three parking locations by
Rotary Lake, Myron Lake and N. 16th Avenue, at a cost of approximately $96,000, which was
approved by Council consensus.
Assistant Mayor
, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
ORDINANCES
11. Ordinance Amending the 2013 Budget for 2012 Year End Encumbrances (First Reading)
An Ordinance amending the 2013 budget and appropriating funds for 2012 Year-end
encumbrances, was read by title only, and laid on the table until April 16, 2013 for a second
reading.
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2013 budget for the City of Yakima and making appropriations
for 2012 Year -End Encumbrances from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for
expenditure during 2013.
12. Other Business
Council Member Coffey brought up animal control issues and requested a proposal from the City
Manager to increase the number of animal control officers.
Council Member Bristol requested a memorandum on when a Council Member could request a
moratorium on an issue.
Mayor Cawley noted he is Chair of the 4th of July Committee, which has undergone several
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changes over the years and is currently unsupported by a major business or group. Cawley
moved and Ettl seconded to take $30,000 from the operating reserve savings, donate it to
the 4th of July Committee, and find a permanent, sustainable plan for this Committee in
the future.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Mayor Micah Cawley, Seconded by Council Member Dave Ettl.
Carried 5-2. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ettl. Council
Members voting Nay: Ensey, Lover.
A. Moratorium -- Billboards and Digital Signs
A memo and ordinance for a moratorium on billboards and digital signs was presented to
Council.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-013, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; adopting an
immediate moratorium on the acceptance of applications for the installation, erection,
construction, replacement, modification, or improvement of static billboards and digital billboards
using changing electronic, digital, or changeable message copy, in all zoning districts; such
moratorium to be effective for six months, through October 1, 2013; exempting from such
moratorium vested applications for billboard installation or billboard relocation permits, and
applications for repair of existing billboards for purposes or implementation of safety
improvements mandated by state or federal standards; declaring an emergency in the passage
of this ordinance providing for immediate effective date; and setting May 21, 2013 as the date for
the public hearing on the moratorium.
Motion: App -d b iember ra Briscil Member Kathy
Coffey. Pas d 7-0. ou s vo e: A son, Bristol, ley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
13. Adjournme
The meeting -.. urned at . 0 p.m. t• Pik next Coci1Business meefTPig on April 16, 2013 at 6
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen
Adkison. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
April 16, 2013
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:30-6 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting
MINUTES
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley (arrived at 5:40 PM), presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison,
Council Members Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl (arrived at 5:43 PM) and Bill
Lover
2. Executive S - - : ardi - ' - - ; Litigati
Executive S: ion wa el :nd ad' rned
BUSINESS
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
Mayor Cawley read a proclamation for April 26, 2013 as YWCA -- Stand Against Racism Day.
Erin Black, YWCA Executive Director accepted the proclamation and invited Council and the
community to attend an event on April 26, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. regarding Stand Against Racism
Day.
i. National Day of Prayer
Mayor Cawley read and proclaimed May 2, 2013 as National Day of Prayer. Dr. Dennis Crane
accepted the proclamation.
B. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
i. Recognition of City Employees with 30 years of service --Dave Brush and Wayne
Wantland
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Communication and Tech Manager/911 Director Wayne Wantland recognized Dave Brush for his
30 years of service to the City of Yakima. City Manager O'Rourke recognized Wayne Wantland's
30 years of service to the City of Yakima.
4. Council Reports
i. Council Public Safety Committee Minutes - March 22, 2013
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Seconded by Council Member
Rick Ensey. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. The following item
was removed from the consent agenda.
5.A. Quarterly Gang Free Initiative Report
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: Approve, Moved by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Seconded by Council Member
Kathy Coffey. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, Ettl,
A. 2012
The report w
B. Final aym: for Sh- - Industn Alitractors, Inc. Wtruvite System
Implementation Project #2267 (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the Project and Approve the
Final Payment)
The report from the City Engineer, dated March 11, 2013, with respect to the completion of the
work on the Yakima Regional WWTP Struvite System Implementation, performed by Shannon
Industrial Contractors, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates,
as therein set forth, was authorized.
C. 1st Quarter 2013 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 1st Quarter 2013
claims activity.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-045, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 1st Quarter 2013
Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
D. Resolution authorizing an Addendum to an agreement with Huibregtse, Louman
Associates, Inc (HLA) in an amount not to exceed $37,640 to provide Engineering Services
for the Replacement of a Sanitary Sewer Pipe within Tieton Drive between 38th and 40th
Avenues
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-046, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Addendum to existing Professional Services Agreement 2012-42 with Huibregtse, Louman
Associates, Inc. (HLA), in the amount not to exceed $37,460 for Engineering Services for the
replacement of 670 linear feet of 8 -inch sanitary sewer pipe.
E. Resolution authorizing an Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of
Enterprise Services. DES Agreement No. K1411.
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2013-047, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Interagency
Agreement with Washington State Department of Enterprise Services.
F. Ordinance Amending the 2013 Budget for 2012 Year End Encumbrances (Second
Reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-015, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2013 budget for the City of
Yakima; and making appropriations for 2012 Year -End Encumbrances from Unappropriated
Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2013.
An Ordinance amending the 2012 budget and appropriating funds for 2012 Year -End
Encumbrances, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a
second reading.
6. Audience Participation
Doug Lemon, City resident, complained about City employees and the Wastewater connection
fee.
Candie Turner, City resident, asked several questions relating to the Cascade Mill Site, which
City Manager O'Rourke answered. She also asked everyone to pray for Mitch Hungate, who
was lost in an avalanche this past weekend.
Javier Gonzales, City resident, spoke on behalf of the Locals Car Club and requested Council to
review the policy on cruising Yakima Avenue.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
7. Quarterly G
Steve Maga! Maga n ''""f'" y, br •unc uarter GFI report. He noted
they receive School whe hey were expecting
approximate 20 ki• er anter, ch ows t de and for this p ram.
8. Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the updates to the Strategic Plan.
9. Report regarding recommendations for Financial Policies
City Manager O'Rourke and Finance Director Epperson reviewed the recommendations with
Council. Following discussion, Coffey moved and Ensey seconded that we accept this as
our financial management policy and stewardship for public funds.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Kathy Coffey, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl,
Lover.
10. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents and agreements pursuant to a
State Revolving Fund Loan offer from the Department of Ecology totaling $5,000,000 to fund
Capital Improvement Projects at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant
Wastewater Treatment Manager Schafer and Utility Engineer Anderson briefed Council on the
issue.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-048, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
documents and agreements pursuant to a State Revolving Fund Loan offer from the Department
of Ecology totaling $5,000,000 to fund capital improvement projects at the City's Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
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Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill
Lover. Adopted 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
11. Resolution authorizing Interlocal Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to
provide a contractor to manage the Yakima County Target Zero traffic safety initiative.
Captain Schneider briefed Council on the item.
The City Clerk read the resolution by initiative.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-049, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission to allow the WTSC to provide funding for a contractor for the Target Zero traffic
safety initiative manager.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Adopted 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
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12. Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC 13.16) to allow the serving of alcoholic
beverages in City parks using the Special Events Permitting Process (YMC 9.70).
Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson briefed Council on the issue.
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Ettl. Passed 6-1. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl.
Council Members voting Nay: Lover.
13. Other Business
Mayor Cawley noted they take complaints about city employees seriously and appreciates the
City Manager looking into them.
Council Member Ettl reported a recently conducted PEW Research Study shows the public's
belief in government on the federal level is at an all time low of 28 percent, state government is
57 percent and local government has remained flat over the last 5 years at 63 percent.
Therefore, people think local government works 2 1/2 times better than the federal government
and what is happening in Yakima will put us beyond that.
Mayor Cawley reported he was asked to join a coalition for cities that have air terminal towers
affected by budget cuts and asked if there was any opposition from Council Members to this
affiliation. It was Council consensus for the Mayor to join the coalition.
14. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. to the next Council Business Meeting on May 7, 2013 at 6
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Carried 7-0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl,
Lover.
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