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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
May 20, 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings -- Minutes
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Members Tom Dittmar (excused), Rick Ensey (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. Introduction of Brad Coughenour, Public Safety Communications Manager
Police Chief Rizzi introduced Public Safety Communications Manager Brad Coughenour. Mr.
Coughenour stated he is anxious to serve the citizens of Yakima.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
1. The Nominating Committee recommends reappointing Alex Hodge to the Public
Facilities District.
Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to reappoint Alex Hodge to the Public Facilities
District. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with Dittmar and Ensey absent.
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 items
were added to the consent agenda:
Item 9. Report on sale of General Obligation Bonds for street resurfacing project.
Item 11. Resolution accepting donation of public art, authorizing execution of agreement for such
donation, and authorizing placement of the Star Gazer Statue to a publicly owned planting area
located on the Northwest corner of Yakima Avenue and Naches Avenue.
The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title.
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(Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion —see
motion directly below.)
Motion: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote with Dittmar and Ensey absent.
A. Consideration of set date for a public hearing on July 1, 2014 for a
street renaming application submitted by Alan E. Patterson and Curtiss Gilbert requesting
Council consideration of their request to rename Betty Rae Way to Peach Ten Lane.
B. Resolution to set the dates of June 3, 2014 and June 17, 2104 to consider: A) Adoption of
the six -year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2015 to 2020 and amend
the Metropolitan Transportation Plan: and B) Amend the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -067, A RESOLUTION setting the times and place for hearings on
June 3, 2014 and June 17, 2014 in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to review and adopt
the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of
the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2015 to 2020.
C. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with
Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation, also referred to as
Community Transit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -068, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Snohomish County Public
Transportation Benefit Area Corporation, also referred to herein as Community Transit
D. Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the State of Washington Department of
Ecology for a $500,000 Grant Agreement (G1400608) for improvements related to
riparian zone outfall alternatives at the City Wastewater Treatment Facility and the City
Water Treatment Intake Structure on the Naches River.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -069, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Ecology ("Department of Ecology ")
and City of Yakima for a grant of $500,000 for improvements related to the riparian zone outfall
alternatives at the City Wastewater Treatment Facility and the City Water Treatment Intake
Project on the Naches River.
• E. Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the State of Washington Department of
Ecology for a Grant Agreement (G1400532) of $249,900 for improvements related to
riparian zone outfall alternatives at the City Wastewater Treatment Facility.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -070, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Agreement with the State of Washington Department of Ecology ( "Department of Ecology ") and
City of Yakima for a grant of $249,900 for improvements related to riparian zone outfall
alternatives at the City Wastewater Treatment Facility.
F. Resolution authorizing application for funding assistance for a Washington Wildlife and
Recreation Program (WWRP) project to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
for improvements to Randall Park.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -071, A RESOLUTION authorizing application for funding assistance
for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) project to the Recreation and
Conservation Office (RCO) as provided in Chapter 79A.15, RCW, Acquisition of habitat
conservation and outdoor recreation lands, WAC 286 and subsequent Legislative action.
G. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with KBA, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $1,030,000 for construction management, inspection and related services
as required on the 2014 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -072, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with KBA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,030,000 for
construction management, inspection and related services as required on the 2014 Citywide
Street Resurfacing Project.
H. Report on sale of General Obligation Bonds for street resurfacing project.
I. Resolution accepting donation of public art, authorizing execution of agreement for such
donation, and authorizing placement of the Star Gazer Statue to a publicly owned
planting area located on the Northwest corner of Yakima Avenue and Naches Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -073, A RESOLUTION accepting donation of public art, authorizing
execution of agreement for such donation, and authorizing placement of the Star Gazer Statue
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to a publicly owned planting area located on the Northwest corner of Yakima Avenue and
Naches Avenue.
6. Audience Participation
Meghanne Scott, City resident, spoke about the service animal issue regarding pit bulls and
questioned the DNA testing. City Manager O'Rourke noted he would follow up with her.
Joey Anderson, City resident, complained about the Police Department.
Anna Marie Dufault, City resident, discussed working with schools and the Safe Yakima
Coalition. She introduced Ereisa Morales, at Senior at Davis High School who reported on a
student hosted Town Hall meeting they held in March. Miss Morales also stated she assisted
with a survey for her Senior school project on drug prevention awareness.
Betsy Nagel - McNaughton, City resident, stated the Safe Yakima Coalition conducted a survey of
just under 2000 students, which indicated 80% of students stated they do not use drugs or
alcohol. They are trying to identify facts about drugs and alcohol and why kids are attracted to
them.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public Hearing and Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement regarding the 2014 JAG
Grant.
Chief Rizzi briefed Council on the grant.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward, closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -074, A RESOLUTION ratifying an application for a grant in the total
amount of $70,487 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: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote with Dittmar and Ensey absent.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
8. Report and video regarding City miCare Clinic first year in operation.
Human Resources Manager Mattia briefed the Council on the highlights of the on -site miCare
Clinic via a 3- minute video presentation. The clinic has met and exceeded our goals, received a
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national award for being innovative and has been featured in City Vision magazine.
9. Consideration of continuing Yakima Transit Services for both the Yakima /Ellensburg Commuter
Bus Service as well as the Sunday Service for fixed transit routes.
Public Works Director Schafer briefed Council on the Ellensburg Commuter transit service.
The following City residents spoke in favor of keeping the Sunday transit service: Aileen Kane,
Roy Conzelman, Don Pinyerd, Dennis Lamb, Kristofor Brestar, and Kris Fork.
Motion: Ettl moved and Coffey seconded to continue services. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote with Dittmar and Ensey absent.
ORDINANCES
10. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 6.75; amending section 6.75.025
prohibiting the receipt of items from the occupant of a motor vehicle on a public roadway.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the ordinance. Prosecuting Attorney Martinez
answered questions from Council Members on the ordinance.
Danny Bird, City resident, spoke in support of the ordinance and thanked Officer Miller for
responding and taking initiative on his complaint regarding a panhandler.
Bill Duerr, City resident, spoke in support of the ordinance and actions taking place regarding the
panhandlers.
After Council discussion,
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -011, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety; amending Yakima
Municipal Code Chapter 6.75; amending section 6.75.025 prohibiting the receipt of items from
the occupant of a motor vehicle on a public roadway to include high traffic volume intersections
and additional high accident intersections; and establishing a period of review to evaluate
updated information on high accident and high volume traffic intersections.
Motion: Coffey moved and Ettl seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote with Dittmar and Ensey absent.
11. Ordinance amendment of YMC Chapter 8.88 to provide for Snow Alert Days and for Snow
Removal Routes within the City.
Public Works Director Schafer briefed Council on the ordinance.
Scott Heppler, City resident, voiced his concerns on the process of using salt on the roadways
prior to snowfall.
City Manager O'Rourke indicated the salt used is approved by both State and Federal agencies.
After Council discussion,
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -012, AN ORDINANCE relating to streets and sidewalks, amending
Chapter 8.88 to provide for snow alert days and for snow removal routes within the City; and
amending YMC Chapter 8.88 to add new Sections 8.88.040, 8.88.050, 8.88.060, 8.88.070.
Motion: Adkison moved and Lover seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote with Dittmar and Ensey absent.
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12. Ordinance amending YMC 12.06.020 pertaining to right -of -way and pavement width street
standards.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Kunkler briefed Council on the ordinance. It was Council
consensus to refer this item to the Council Built Environment Committee.
13. Other Business
Council Members Adkison and Ettl talked about a current fundraiser for the chance to win
$100,000 for a dog park. They encouraged citizens to participate.
14. Adjournment
Coffey moved and Lover seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on
June 3, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote
with Dittmar and Ensey absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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