The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About04/15/2014 Business Meeting 54 • f• YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL April 15 2014 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Tom Dittmar, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover • Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, Acting City Attorney Kunkler 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. Yamati proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Marybeth Wright accepted it. Mrs. Wright noted they have 80 students in the valley from Yamate, Japan. ii. National Day of Prayer proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Leslie Austin accepted it iii. Stand Against Racism proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Erin Black accepted it. She and Reverend Trimble invited Council members to attend a free luncheon advocating racial justice on April 25, 2014 at Performance Park. iv. Cinco de Mayo Cultural Fiesta proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Avina Gutierrez accepted it and introduced the Miss Cinco De Mayo contestants. B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions i. Recognition of Shelley Willson, Waste Water Division Manager, for 30 years of service. Director of Utilities and Engineering Debbie Cook introduced and recognized Wastewater Manager Shelley Willson for 30 years of service to the City of Yakima. Several staff members spoke on behalf of Ms. Willson. ii. Recognition of Karen Allen, Yakima Transit Employee, for 30 years of service. Transit Manager Ken Mehin introduced and recognized Transit employee Karen Allen for 30 years of service to the City of Yakima. Page 1 of 5 55 iii. Presentation of Commendation by Acting Fire Chief Stewart to William (Will) Green with the Water /Irrigation Division. Acting Fire Chief Bob Stewart presented a commendation to Will Green, from the Water and Irrigation Division, for a life saving maneuver on one of his co- workers on February 28, 2014. iv. City of Yakima Apple Award presented to Rich Sanislo, Water /Irrigation Division Irrigation Crew Leader Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown recognized employee Rich Sanislo, from the Water and Irrigation Division. Mayor Cawley presented him with a City Apple Award. 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 added to the consent agenda. Item 9. Resolution authorizing execution of a lease agreement with the Town of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of City entitled Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the City of Tieton for the water year 2014. 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.) Ensey moved and Coffey to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. A. 2013 Year -End Budget Revenue & Expenditure Report B. 2013 Annual Report for the Yakima Fire Department C. Set date of May 6, 2014, for the Closed Record Public Hearing on the Preliminary Plat of Apple Tree Phase 3B, Duane Rodgers / Apple Tree Construction LLC developers. D. Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Seattle School District. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -053, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Seattle School District. E. Resolution authorizing an engineering and consulting services agreement for $271,000 with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. (HLA) for engineering and consulting services associated with the design, production of contract documents and construction management services for the second half of the West Yakima Irrigation System Rehabilitation Project. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -054, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached and incorporated engineering and consulting services agreement with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. for engineering and consulting services associated with the design, production of contract documents and construction management services for the second half of the West Yakima Irrigation System Rehabilitation Project 2323. ' F. Resolution authorizing an Addendum to the Southeast Yakima Community Center Operating Agreement between the City of Yakima and Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington (OIC), concerning operations of the Yakima Food Bank. Page 2 of 5 56 RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -055, A RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Addendum to the Southeast Yakima Community Center Operating Agreement between the City of Yakima and Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington (OIC), concerning operations of the Yakima Food Bank. G. Ordinance Amending the 2014 Budget for 2013 Year -End Encumbrances (Second Reading). ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -007, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2014 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations for 2013 Year -End Encumbrances from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2014. H. Resolution authorizing execution of a lease agreement with the Town of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of City entitled Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the City of Tieton for the water year 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -056, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the • attached and incorporated lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of City entitled Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the Town of Tieton for the water year 2014. 6. Audience Participation Dan Faires, Selah resident, asked about policy changes for a police escort for non - profit events and requested assistance in obtaining a permits for a cruise. Mayor Cawley noted there has been a policy change and to discuss his requests with the City Manager. Bill Duerr, City resident, recognized members of the Planning Commission and City staff for the work they do on behalf of the City of Yakima. He_also expressed his disappointment with the Council's decision on billboards. Joe Mann, City resident, thanked Council and City staff for making Yakima a better place. He announced the City of Yakima is in the top 24 for the All America City award and invited Council members to attend their next planning meeting on Friday at 11:00 at the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he invited Council m_ embers to attend the final presentation for the award in Denver, Colorado. He presented Yakima All America City t- shirts to Council. Thomas McCormick, City resident, thanked the Council for assisting him with his last difficulty and wished everyone a Happy Easter. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 7. 2014 State Legislative Session Report Jim Justin, Olympia lobbyist for the City of Yakima, briefed Council on the legislative session. He reminded Council the expectation for 2014 was low; however, some progress was made. He expects 2015 will look much different. 8. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Allied Arts of Yakima Valley to transfer the assets of the Fresh Hop Ale Festival to the City of Yakima. City Manager O'Rourke and Economic Development Director Sean Hawkins briefed Council on the agreement. • Council Member Ensey asked how the non - profits will be chosen to keep this moving forward in the future. He is concerned about showing favoritism and believes this should go out to bid. City Manager O'Rourke stated if Council desires, staff can write an RFQ to determine who will handle this event in the future. Page 3 of 5 57. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -057, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Allied Arts of Yakima Valley to transfer the assets of the Fresh Hop Ale Festival to the City of Yakima. Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCES 9. Ordinance of the City of Yakima, Washington providing for the issuance and sale of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $15,000,000 and Limited Tax General Obligation refunding bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,100,000 to provide funds to finance the costs of street, road and other improvements, to refund certain outstanding Limited Tax General Obligations of the City, and to finance costs of issuance of each series of bonds; providing for the disposition of the proceeds of sale; and delegating authority to approve the final terms of the bonds. (First Reading) Cindy Epperson, Director of Finance and Budget, briefed Council on the Bond Ordinance. She introduced Lindsay Sovde, with Piper Jaffray & Co. who briefed Council on the bond market. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title, and it was laid on the table until the May 6, 2014 Council meeting for a second reading. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $15,000,000 and limited tax general obligation refunding bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,100,000 to provide funds to finance the costs of street, road and other improvements, to refund certain outstanding limited tax general obligations of the City, and to finance costs of issuance of each series of bonds; providing for the disposition of the proceeds of sale; and delegating authority to approve the final terms of the bonds. 10. Ordinance amending the City of Yakima pit bull dog prohibition to provide certain specific exceptions to the prohibition and permit possession of pit bull dogs within the City under certain conditions; amending YMC 6.18.020 (B) and adding new Section (C). City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the amendment. Assistant City Attorney Bronson Faul further discussed the .Ordinance. Council Member Ettl asked how many requests for this type of service dog were received prior to Council's discussion on this issue late last year. Codes Manager Caruso noted the City had not received any requests prior to the previous discussion, but has received seven in the last 2.5 .months. Meg Scott, City resident, spoke against the Ordinance. She has an 11 year old autistic son that has a pit bull service dog and is concerned about the City's requirements. City Manager O'Rourke noted Mr. Caruso and our legal staff will work with her on compliance issues. City Clerk Claar Tee noted the Council has in front of them a letter from Charles Cooper against the ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -008, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima pit bull dog ordinance to provide certain specific exceptions to the prohibition on possessing pit bull dogs within the City; amending YMC 6.18.020 (B) and adding new Section (C). Coffey moved and Ensey seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll Page 4 of 5 58 call vote, with Adkison and Cawley voting no. 11. Other Business Council Member Adkison mentioned the Saturday clean -up event was amazing with hundreds of people helping out. She suggested that it be done more than once a year. City Manager O'Rourke confirmed this type of event is done multiple times each year and will provide Council with a list of scheduled clean -up events. 12. Adjournment Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on May 6, 2014 at 6 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ,--(2- _14 , COUNCI MBER DATE zI_ /CD C co: NCIL M MBER DATE :EST: rp / /71 ( CI Y CLERK "`•""„ /MAYOR • 1 Ith � �\�roN ••• 1 • Page 5 of 5