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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
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June 18, 2013
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 PM Business Meeting; 7 PM Public Hearings
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 Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
i. Yakima Trolley - 100th anniversary
Mayor Cawley proclaimed June 21, 2013 as Yakima to Selah Trolley Day. Larry Fournier, Board
Member, accepted the proclamation on behalf of Ken Johnson and thanked Council for
recognizing the trolleys. He invited Council to ride the trolley on Friday, June 21.
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B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions
i. Recognition of City Employees: Mark Kunkler, Senior Assistant City Attorney and Jay
Seely, Yakima Police Sergeant
Economic Development Manager Hawkins stated he nominated Senior Assistant City Attorney
Mark Kunkler for the City Apple Award for all Mr. Kunkler has accomplished for the City. Mr.
Hawkins noted Mr. Kunkler's nickname is "the machine." Mayor Cawley presented Mr. Kunkler
with the City Apple Award. Mr. Kunkler thanked Council for the recognition and stated how much
he appreciates the opportunity to work for the City of Yakima, what a pleasure it is to work with a
professional staff who understands public service and strives for excellence.
Chief Rizzi nominated Sgt. Seely for the City Apple Award for all of his work implementing the
commercial vehicle program. Mayor Cawley presented Sgt. Seely with the City Apple Award.
Sgt. Seely thanked Council for the award and for approving the program so quickly.
ii. Recognition of retiring City employees Abel Castilleja for 30 years and Joe Razote
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for 20 years of service.
Chief Willson recognized retiring Battalion Chief Abel Castilleja for his 30 years of service to the
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City of Yakima.
City Engineer Doug Mayor recognized Joe Razote for his 20 years of service to the City of
Yakima. Mr. Razote expressed his pleasure in working for the City.
4. Council Reports
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. The following item
was removed from the consent agenda.
Ordinance relating to Chapter 5.49 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code on gambling tax, and
amending section 5.49.020B(1) of the YMC to exempt bona fide charitable or nonprofit
organizations conducting bingo games, raffles, amusement games, or punchboards or pulltabs
from the provisions of the YMC gambling tax when the income, as provided in the ordinance,
does not exceed $15,000 per year.
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 Assistant Mayor
Maureen Adkison. Carried 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, Ettl, Lover.
A. Set Date of Public Hearing for July 2, 2013 regarding a 2013 JAG Grant.
B. Set date of July 2, 2013 as the date for a public meeting to consider the final plat of
Hannon Heights Phase 2.
C. 2012 Yakima Police Department Annual Report.
D. Consideration of proposed updates to the YCTV Community Producer Handbook.
E. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Yakima Valley Community College for use of a
light pole.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -070, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Agreement with Yakima Valley Community College for use of a light pole.
F. Resolution authorizing Rent -A -Car agreement between The Yakima Air Terminal and
ARLS LLC dba Avis Car Rental.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -071, A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Car Rental Agreement with ARLS, LLC dba AVIS Car Rental
G. Resolution authorizing Rent -A -Car agreement between The Yakima Air Terminal and The
Carey Company dba Budget Car and Truck Rental.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -072, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Car Rental Agreement with The Carey Company dba Budget Car and Truck Rental
H. Resolution authorizing Public Defender Agreement with Gilliland Law Firm, PLLC.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -073, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager
and City Clerk to execute the Public Defender Agreement with Gilliland Law Firm, PLLC.
I. Ordinance amending Sections 9.50.070 & 9.50.077 of the Yakima Municipal Code
regarding parking time limits on the north side of Yakima Avenue between 7th Avenue and
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8th Avenue.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -025, AN ORDINANCE relating to parking; reducing the permitted
parking limit for parking spaces located on the north side of Yakima Avenue between 7th Avenue
and 8th Avenue to one hour; and amending Sections 9.50.070 and 9.50.077 of the Yakima
Municipal Code.
J. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section
2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -026, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 21, 2013; and
repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
6. Audience Participation
*Robert Cantu, City resident, stated his issue is not panhandling. He thinks begging is a first
amendment freedom of speech right; whether speaking or holding a sign, beggars are not
causing harm by asking for money. Mayor Cawley noted this item will be addressed at 7 p.m.
under public hearings.
*Lynne Kittelson, City resident, stated she appreciated and commended City staff. She also
thanked Transit for changing the bus route back as she requested earlier.
*Bill Duerr, City resident, discussed campaign signs and believes they shouldn't be in the
downtown business district.
*T.J. Davis, City resident, expressed his gratitude to the City Council and staff for allowing the
Ron Bonlender Memorial Car Show and the Yakima County marbles tournament. He presented
each Council member with a bag of 13 marbles representing 2013, their first event.
*Jeremy Rodriguez, IAFF President, spoke regarding the potential elimination of the Battalion
Chiefs (BC's) from the Fire Department. He stated they are generally not complainers and as a
whole they are standing up to say this is wrong. He thinks their safety and the safety of the public
is in jeopardy by going in this direction. He asked that Council reconsider the elimination of the
BC's.
Mayor Cawley stated he does not believe this is the proper venue for IAFF to air their issues as
this is a management and bargaining issue and should not be brought before Council until the
Manager brings it forward for discussion or action.
City Manager O'Rourke clarified these are bargainable issues and under the City Charter, they
will be bargained. He stated his office has repeatedly asked the Fire Union to bargain and has
not received a response; he feels this is premature of the Fire Union.
Mayor Cawley again notified Mr. Rodriguez that this is not the proper venue and should be
handled outside the Council Chambers.
Mr. Rodriguez reiterated his concerns with reduced staffing levels. City Manager O'Rourke stated
he respected their concerns but there is a process for resolving them and this is not it. Mr.
Rodriguez stated he feels the decision has already been made. City Manager O'Rourke
reminded Mr. Rodriguez that he will make recommendations to Council, who will then take
action. He reiterated that his office has attempted verbally and in writing to sit down and discuss
this issue, but the Union has not responded.
Lynn Rodriguez, Selah resident and wife of Jeremy Rodriguez, stated she wants to be educated
on this issue and would like to ask questions about why are they eliminating the BC's.
Council Member Ettl stated this is a negotiation issue and there is no story to be told at this
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point. Council Member Coffey stated this process has saddened her as it is now putting them at
odds; this is a bargainable issue and a task for the City Manager. Council Member Lover stated
the City Charter has language stating their role in an issue like this.
City Attorney Cutter explained Council Member Lover is correct; there is a distinction in the City
Charter and State Statues indicating this is the purview of the City Manager.
Ensey moved and Bristol seconded to end audience participation.
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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public hearing to receive testimony from citizens concerned with the presence of beggars and
panhandlers within the City and the specific effects the presence of beggars and panhandlers
have had on them.
City Prosecuting Attorney Martinez stated the purpose of the hearing is to determine whether
there is reason to further limit panhandling in the City. She reminded Council that as they
consider public comments concerning panhandling they should keep in mind soliciting for money
is protected by the first amendment, laws curtailing panhandling are subject to strict scrutiny by
the courts, any law mitigating panhandling will need to be narrowly tailored, and public safety is a
compelling reason and is key. Mere speculation of harm, annoyance or intolerance is not enough
to change the law as aggressive begging is already prohibited in the City of Yakima.
Mayor Cawley asked how many people have been cited for aggressive panhandling. Ms.
Martinez noted there are not many, as it is an infraction that has to occur in the presence of a
Police Officer.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing.
Bonnie Moore, not a City resident, related several incidents with panhandlers where she did not
feel safe. She doesn't feel Yakima has a strong approach on the issue and hopes the City will
take a stronger stand.
Candie Turner, City resident, feels the panhandlers quoted in the Yakima Herald contain implied
threats of crime if they were not able to beg for money. She suggested requiring a permit for
panhandling and making panhandlers carry a standardized sign.
Bill Duerr, City resident, believes the City should modify the current ordinance and do a media
blitz, which might stop people from giving to them.
Deanna Pemberton, City resident, stated she has never been accosted and spoke against
stronger laws on panhandling.
Alonzo Marquez, City resident, spoke against stronger laws on panhandling.
Ellie Lambert, City resident, spoke on behalf of Yakima County Human Services, which conducts
homelessness surveys every January. Contrary to common belief, the homeless and
panhandlers are not necessarily the same. She referenced a report from the US Department of
Justice on panhandling, which she distributed and asked Council to consider looking at this
document and using it as a tool.
Nick Hughes, City resident, believes panhandlers should be required to obtain a business
license.
Joe Mann, City resident, talked about aggressive panhandlers scaring his customers away. The
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City has spent a lot of time and money on improving downtown and he feels the City needs to
do something more.
Enrique Jevons, City resident, related an incident with three aggressive panhandlers where he
was very concerned for his family's safety. He contacted police so it is documented, but it wasn't
observed by an Officer. He believes the City should toughen up the current ordinance and thinks
we should model one after the City of Tacoma. He feels the City needs to utilize PSA's and
educate the public on the effects of panhandling on a community.
Bruce Whitmore, not a City resident, related an incident with aggressive panhandling, which he
reported to the Police Department. He feels panhandler actions fall in the criminal category and
suggested they have solicitor licenses and a background check, which is something he had to do
as a door -to -door salesman.
Martin Lopez, not a City resident, agreed with Mr. Hughes's statement, stating a lot of these
panhandlers have no shame in their game.
Lynn Harden, City resident, stated his biggest concern is combining traffic with foot traffic at busy
intersections. He drives professionally and has seen people donating to panhandlers from their
cars, holding up traffic and potentially causing an accident where someone will be hurt.
T.J. Davis, City resident, related an incident with aggressive beggars coming to their restaurant.
He knows his family feels intimidated by them.
Linda Davis, City resident, stated she has had to change her working hours as she doesn't feel
safe at her business due to the panhandlers.
George Michel, City resident, works near Fred Meyer and sees the constant barrage of drug
dealers who are panhandlers. They also use the dumpsters and bushes to relieve
themselves. He believes the City needs to do something more to address this behavior.
Stan Bird, City resident, stated he and his brother have a home -based business near 40th and
River Road and has had to deal with panhandlers threatening to burn his house down, urinating
in his yard, and coming to the front door asking for money. He would like to help change what is
happening if he can. He also read a statement from his brother, Dan Bird, relating the same
issues.
Basil Shirley, City resident, believes what the community is experiencing is other people
interfering with their right to pursue happiness; it is the City's responsibility to insure citizens have
a right to happiness and public safety. He suggested the City needs to look at more tools to fight
this battle.
Ron Nelson, City resident, suggested an ordinance with provisions making it against the law to
give cash to these individuals. Based on his experience, begging is related to supporting
addictions and panhandlers are starving nutritionally; therefore, providing food is a better
approach.
Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing.
Council Member Coffey related her son -in -law was in Florida where there is a requirement that
panhandlers must buy a license, go through a background check and wear an orange
"panhandler" vest.
Council Member Bristol asked what type of phone calls the Police Department receives on
panhandling and asked about changing the law from an infraction to a misdemeanor. Chief Rizzi
responded that the City's reporting system makes it difficult to search for panhandling issues as
they would be classified as a disturbance. They will work on a way to identify those calls in the
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future.
Council Member Bristol suggested having the Council Public Safety Committee review this
first. By Council consensus, this issue is remanded to the Public Safety Committee.
8. Closed Record Public Hearing on the vacation of a portion of N. 27th Avenue and a portion of
right -of -way south of Lot 11 of Wachsmith Subdivision.
Community Development Director Osguthorpe briefed Council on the street vacation petition.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing.
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Doug Gray, of Gray Surveying, spoke on behalf of Frosty Pack stated he believed Mr.
Osguthorpe's remarks about N. 26th Avenue were new testimony. He believes it should be left to
the applicant to approach the people in the area for a cul -de -sac. He doesn't think it is up to the
applicant to fix the current problems, which the City may or may not have. All the streets are
dead -ends and have signs. The only undeveloped property is the portion on 27th Avenue they
are asking to be vacated and connecting to 26th Avenue. What Frosty Pack is proposing is to
build a cul -de -sac near where they plan to vacate. Half would be on their property half on the
vacated right -of -way (ROW). This ROW has been blocked with a large dirt pile from a business
for at least 15 years. The person that lives at the end of 26th Avenue on the West side has a
locked gate across it and they are offering to improve the situation by putting in a cul -de -sac on
N. 27th Avenue, which will eliminate trespassers from using N. 27th Avenue and going around
Mr. Martinez's cold storage buildings on the South side.
Daniel Martinez, speaking on behalf of Frosty Pack, stated one of the main reasons for this ROW
vacation is for food safety purposes. There are trucks coming in and out of there at all different
times of the year. Food safety is being pushed more and more and they have to comply with the
FDA rules. This ROW vacation would be a way to cut down on some of the traffic.
Mayor Cawley closed the hearing.
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Council Member Lover noted he sees this as an improvement. Council Member Bristol stated
she is concerned about the lack of information they have to go against the recommendation of
staff and the Hearing Examiner. She would be willing to remand it back to the Hearing Examiner
for reconsideration. Mayor Cawley agreed.
After Council discussion,
Lover moved and Ensey seconded to not accept the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
and vacate this proposal.
Moved by Council Member Bill Lover, Seconded by Council Member Rick Ensey. Carried 4 -3.
Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. Council Members voting Nay: Bristol,
Cawley, Coffey.
9. Closed record public hearing and ordinance to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
for approval of a requested right -of -way vacation of Cook Street submitted by West Valley
Nursing Homes, Inc.
Community Development Director Osguthorpe briefed Council on the street vacation.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing.
Bill Hordan, City resident, spoke on behalf of West Valley Nursing Homes. The vacation request
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and the vacation is for approximately 155 feet of dead end area on Cook Street. He noted there
are five letters of support with no opposition and asked Council to approve the request.
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Mayor Cawley closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -028, AN ORDINANCE vacating, with conditions, a certain tract of real
property identified as that portion of Cook Street lying easterly of N 40th Avenue and westerly of
the Yakima Valley Canal and located within the City of Yakima, West Valley Nursing Homes, Inc.
as the petitioner herein.
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.
10. Public Hearing and resolutions to consider: A) Adoption of the Six -year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the years 2014 to 2019, and to amend the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan, and B) Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital
Facilities Element.
City Engineer Mayo briefed Council on the issue.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing.
Phil Hoge, City resident, suggested in future reports staff should include a description for the
bicycle treatments that will take place and include a bike lane, wide curb lane or pathway, and
highlight the 8th Street project, and East -West corridor. The comp plan indicates a pathway
which would be a way to connect to the Powerhouse pathway, William O. Douglas trail and
Greenway. Lastly, 66th Avenue between Summitview and Scenic has long been in the
Greenway Plan as being a North -South connection to W. Yakima and Cowiche Canyon, and he
hopes they see the vision for a bike /ped connection.
Council Member Coffey requested the City Manager bring back a report/recommendation
regarding Council not hearing the closed public record hearings and determine if any appeal
would go to the Court.
The City Clerk read the resolutions by title only.
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried
unanimously by a roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -074, A RESOLUTION adopting the Six -Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the period of 2014 through 2019 for the construction of streets and
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -075, A RESOLUTION amend the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six -year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2014 through 2019.
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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.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
11. Ordinance relating to Chapter 5.49 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code on gambling tax, and
amending section 5.49.020B(1) of the YMC to exempt bona fide charitable or nonprofit
organizations conducting bingo games, raffles, amusement games, or punchboards or pulltabs
from the provisions of the YMC gambling tax when the income, as provided in the ordinance,
does not exceed $15,000 per year. .
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Senior Assistant City Attorney Harvey briefed Council on the ordinance.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. After Council discussion,
Lover moved and Ensey seconded to amend the ordinance from $15,000 to
$50,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Ensey moved and Bristol seconded to pass the ordinance as amended.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -027, AN ORDINANCE relating to Chapter 5.49 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code on gambling tax, and amending section 5.49.020B(1) of the YMC to exempt
bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations conducting bingo games, raffles, amusement
games, or punchboards or pulltabs from the provisions of the YMC gambling tax when the
income, as provided in the ordinance, does not exceed $15,000 per year.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Passed 7 -0. , Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl,
Lover.
12. Yakima Air Terminal Budget Report for the two months ending April 30, 2013.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the item. Council Members Ensey and Ettl related
complaints they received about the Airport, which the City Manager will look into.
Motion: Approve, 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,
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13. Resolution authorizing a successor agreement between HopeSource, a nonprofit corporation,
and City of Yakima for transit commuter service between the City of Yakima and City of
Ellensburg.
Public Works Director Waarvick briefed Council on the contract. Transit Manager Mehin noted
the first year of this route they had 39,000 riders, the second year 58,000, and they are
estimating 64,000 in 2014.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R 2013 - 076, A RESOLUTION pertaining to commuter bus service to
Ellensburg; authorizing the City Manager to execute a successor agreement between
HopeSource, a nonprofit corporation, and City of Yakima for transit commuter service between
the City of Yakima and City of Ellensburg.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Kathy Coffey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Adopted 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
14. Resolution authorizing Memorandum of Understanding between City of Yakima and AFSCME
Local 1122 Bargaining Units (Municipal) for repayment of the cost of A.R. 15 Firearm, interest
free, in a 24 -month payroll deduction. This same program has been available to our police
officers.
Deputy Human Resources Manager Mattia briefed Council on the item.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -077, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yakima and Council 2, Washington State
Council of County and City Employees representing Local 1122, American Federation of State
County and Municipal Employees representing Municipal Employees with the City of Yakima,
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AFL -CIO ( "Union "), regarding the purchase and repayment of AR -15 firearms by Municipal
Correction Officer employees.
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.
15. Resolution authorizing Memorandum of Understanding between City of Yakima and AFSCME
Local 1122 Bargaining Units (Municipal) relating to personal holidays.
Deputy Human Resources Manager Mattia briefed Council on the item.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -078, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yakima and Council 2, Washington State
Council of County and City Employees representing Local 1122, American Federation of State
County and Municipal Employees representing Municipal Employees with the City of Yakima,
AFL -CIO ( "Union "), changing the personal holiday parameters form no less than 30 days apart to
anytime within the year.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Kathy Coffey, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Adopted 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
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16. Resolution authorizing Memorandum of Understanding between City of Yakima and AFSCME
Local 1122 Bargaining Units (Municipal) regarding one time payment, vacation buy -back
program, additional personal holiday and managed competition.
Deputy Human Resources Manager Mattia briefed Council on the item and noted a correction on
the agreement where it should read 165 hours of vacation leave at one -third instead of
195 hours.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -079, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to
execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Amendment for 2012 -2014 between the City of
Yakima and Council 2, Washington State Council of County and City Employees representing
Local 1122, American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees representing
Municipal Employees with the City of Yakima, AFL -CIO ( "Union "), incorporating a onetime salary
adjustment, vacation buyback program for 2013 and 2014, additional personal holiday for 2013,
and managed competition restriction for 2013 in exchange for a zero percent salary increase for
2013.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Kathy Coffey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Adopted 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl, Lover.
ORDINANCES
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17. Ordinance relating to Chapter 2.20 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, and amending section
2.20.060 of the YMC to grant authority to the City Manager to authorize severance pay to an
employee terminated by the City Manager.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the item.
The ordinance was read by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -29, AN ORDINANCE relating to Chapter 2.20 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code, and amending section 2.20.060 of the YMC to grant authority to the City
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Manager to authorize severance pay to an employee terminated by the City Manager.
Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison.
Passed 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Ettl, Lover. •
18. Other Business
Council Member Ensey reported on a recent conference he and Joan Davenport attended in
Atlanta, where they have "giving meters." He indicated a mock giving meter brought into the
Chambers. These meters are meant to receive donations and stop panhandling. They
aren't about raising money, but alerting citizens and tourists that their City takes panhandling
seriously.
19. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. to the next Council Business meeting at 6 p.m. on July 2,
2013.
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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