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Y AKIMA CITY COUNCIL
July 2, 2013
Council Chambers -- City Hall
4:30 PM Executive Session; 6 PM Business Meeting; 7 PM Public Hearings
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick
Ensey, and Bill Lover
Absent: Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison (excused) and Council Member Dave Ettl (excused)
2. Executive Session regarding pending litigation
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick
Ensey, and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison (excused) and Council Member Dave Ettl (excused)
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 City Engineer Doug Mayo on his retirement after 22 years of service
for the City of Yakima.
Debbie Cook, Director of Utilities & Engineering, recognized retiring City Engineer Doug Mayo for
his 22 years of service.
4. Council Reports
i. A request from Inspire Development Centers for a letter of support from'the City
Council regarding an application by Inspire Development Centers to provide Head
Start services to children in and around Yakima.
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Jedean Corporn, not a City resident, spoke on behalf of Epic, which has benefited from Head
Start. She requested Council table the support of one program until they have
received information on the different programs. There are several agencies competing for Head
Start grant funding and Epic would like the opportunity to present to Council and receive a letter
of support for their grant application.
Tadeo Saenz- Thompson, CEO of Inspire Development Centers, stated they made a presentation
to the Council Partnership Committee about the benefits of supporting Inspire. They are not
asking for exclusivity and would be happy to do another presentation if requested.
Council Member Lover suggested tabling this issue until the full Council is present. He has
several questions about the support letter. Council Member Coffey stated the Council
Partnership Committee recommended a letter of support for Inspire and asked Mayor Cawley, as
a member of that Committee, to report on the meeting. Mayor Cawley responded that he was
approached by Inspire, who gave a presentation to the Committee and he asked them if they
would recommend a letter of support from the Council. Council Member Coffey stated she
watched the presentation on YPAC and was impressed with their presentation.
Ms. Corpron stated she is not familiar with Inspire and is in favor of Head Start. The grants being
discussed are very competitive. She thinks Council should give due consideration, whether they
provide one letter of support or multiple letters, as that makes a statement.
After further Council discussion,
Motion: Tabled, Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Carried 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
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 Kathy
Coffey. Approved 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
A. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the existing Lease Agreement with Sunfair
Professional Associates, LLC for commercial office space to accommodate MiCare health
facilities.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -080, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to execute an
agreement amending commercial lease between Sunfair Professional Associates, LLC and City
of Yakima.
B. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Akel Engineering Group in
an amount not to exceed $40,000 for an analysis of the Interior Drainage of Yakima County
Public Works Levee Protection of the Northern and Eastern Portions of the City of Yakima.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -081, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Akel Engineering Group in an amount not to exceed
$40,000 for an analysis of the Interior Drainage of Yakima County Public Works Levee Protection
of the Northern and Eastern Portions of the City of Yakima.
C. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Thomas E. Coleman P.E.
Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $48,250 to provide Engineering Services for
evaluation of the secondary clarifier performance at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -082, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Thomas E. Coleman P.E. Consulting in the amount not to
exceed $48,250 for Engineering Services for performance of a Clarifier Performance Evaluation
at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
D. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with RedZone Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $90,000 to configure the Wastewater Division's ICOM3 Software System for
the Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Collection Systems.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -083, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with RedZone Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,000 to
configure the Wastewater Division's ICOM3 Software System for the Sanitary Sewer and
Stormwater Collection Systems.
E. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Huibregtse,
Louman Associates, Inc., (HLA), in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for construction
management, inspection and related services as required on the City -Wide Street
Resurfacing Project and other City projects through 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -084, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
• Professional Services Agreement with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc., (HLA), in an amount
not to exceed $200,000 for construction management, inspection and related services as
required on the City -Wide Street Resurfacing Project and other City projects through 2013.
F. Ordinance amending Chapters 11.04, 11.22, 11.32, 11.44 and 10.05 YMC, adopting 2012
• editions of International Building Code, International Residential Code, International
Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and International Fire Code, respectively.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -030, AN ORDINANCE amending Chapters 11.04, 11.22, 11.32, 11.44
and 10.05 of the Yakima Municipal Code, adopting 2012 Editions of the International Building
Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing
Code and International Fire Code, respectively.
6. Audience Participation
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public Hearing and Resolution Regarding the 2013 Justice Assistance Grant
Chief Rizzi briefed Council on the grant.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing, and with no one coming forward, closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -085, A RESOLUTION ratifying an application for a grant in the total
amount of $55,736 from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and designating and
authorizing the City Manager to act as the official representative of the City of Yakima and to
take such additional steps, including but not limited to execution of all documents and contracts
necessary to complete said grant transaction.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Adopted 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
• Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
8. Public meeting and resolution for Council's Consideration and Approval of the Final Plat for
Hannon Heights Phase 2.
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Community Development Manager Osguthorpe briefed Council on the issue.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing, and with no one coming forward, closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -086, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Hannon Heights
Phase 2 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill
Lover. Adopted 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
9. 2013 State Legislative Session Review
Jim Justin, Olympia lobbyist, briefed Council on the City's legislative topics. Council thanked Mr.
Justin for his report and for his assistance in Olympia. City Manager O'Rourke noted Yakima is
well served by Mr. Justin.
10. Consideration of an application from the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post 379 and the American
Legion Post 36 requesting Council consideration of their request to rename "A" Street to Sgt.
Pendleton Blvd.
Community Development Director Osguthorpe briefed Council on the street renaming petition.
Fred Camerer, commander of the VFW Post, requested the street be changed to Sgt. Pendlton
Boulevard and reported on Sgt. Pendleton's history in the Armed Forces.
Lover moved and Ensey seconded to accept the application and hold a public hearing.
Motion carries by unanimous roll call vote.
Council Member Coffey asked what the average cost is for a business when their street is
renamed. Code Inspection Office Supervisor Schneider responded that they don't have those
numbers; however, the affected businesses and residents are surveyed to see what the financial
impact will be, in order to have the information at the hearing. Council Member Coffey noted she
would like to see this go forward; however, she thinks there should be something grander for this
individual.
Coffey moved Ensey seconded to set the public hearing for August 20, 2013.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Kathy Coffey, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Carried 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
11. Resolution authorizing modification of easement to accommodate proposed ingress and egress
for vehicular and pedestrian access to proposed commercial development, northwest corner of
intersection of North 1st Street and West Yakima Avenue.
Community Development Manager Steve Osguthorpe briefed Council on the issue.
Jamie Carmody, speaking on behalf of McDonald's in favor of the easement modification, stated
a lot of work has gone into the review process and the property owner and developer are
undertaking a lot of improvements over and above what is required - -in excess of $200,000. He
reminded Council the the Schneider's gave the easement to the City without any compensation
and Mrs. Schneider is now requesting the easement modification.
Dustin Yaeger, spoke on behalf of Patti Schneider and in support of the easement modification.
He stated they have been working with McDonald's over the past year and Mrs. Schneider's
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chief concern is that the development is consistent with the look of downtown. They are using
high quality materials and the look and feel is different than other fast food restaurants in the
City.
Zachary Murphy, Kirkland, Washington, spoke on behalf of McDonald's and in favor of the
easement modification. He thanked the City for their assistance with the project. He likes where
the City is going and is happy to be a part of it. Their operator, Greg Luring is committed to the
City and the brand and says they want to put their best foot forward. After this project is
completed they will be redoing and updating the N. First Street McDonald's.
Terry Meloy, City resident, spoke in favor of the easement modification and encouraged Council
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Joe Mann, City resident, spoke in favor of the easement`modification.
Bill Duerr, City resident, noted all the speakers have excellent points; however, he is concerned
with traffic issues.
Council Member Bristol spoke about a number of her concerns related to traffic.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -087, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to draft, execute
and record an amended easement relating to Old North Yakima North Front Street National
Historic District and adjoining commercial property.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill
Lover. Adopted 4 -1. Council Members voting Aye: Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover. Council
Members voting Nay: Bristol. Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
12. Resolution authorizing execution of jail services agreement with Yakima County
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the agreement.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -088, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of
Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with Yakima County, Washington for the .
provision of jail services.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill
Lover. Adopted 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
13. Resolution repealing City of Yakima Resolution No. R -2007 -126, regarding the vacation of public
streets or alleys; and setting the compensation paid to the City for the vacation of a public street
.or alley.
City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the resolution regarding recovery for street vacations.
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Candie Turner, City resident, spoke in favor of the issue.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -089, A RESOLUTION amending the previously adopted policy of the
City of Yakima regarding the vacation of public streets or alleys; requiring an independent
appraisal if right of way value exceeds Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000); authorizing valuation
of vacated property by assessed valuation if one hundred ten percent (110 %) of assessed value
is less than Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000); requiring full value recovery for certain property
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vacations; and repealing City of Yakima Resolution R- 2007 -126.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Sara
Bristol. Adopted 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
ORDINANCES
14. Ordinance granting petition for street vacation, North 27th Avenue (Frosty Packing Co., LLC and
27th Avenue Properties, LLC). •
Community Development Director Osguthorpe briefed Council on the ordinance.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -031, AN ORDINANCE vacating, with conditions, a certain portion of
North 27th Avenue right -of -way south of River Road and a portion of right -of -way south of
Wachsmith Subdivision; Frosty Packing Co., LLC, and 27th Avenue Properties, LLC, as the
petitioners herein.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Bill
Lover. Passed 4 -1. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Ensey, Lover. Council
Members voting Nay: Coffey. Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
15. Other Business
A. Consideration of moving the August 6, 2013 Council meeting from 6 p.m. to 2 p.m. due to
the National Night Out activities.
This item was approved by council consent.
Motion: Approve, Carried 5 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Lover. Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
16. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. to a Council Study Session on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 10
a.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: Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey, Lover.
Council Members Absent: Adkison, Ettl.
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