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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
September 15, 2015
City Hall — Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 Public Hearings
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll CaII
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Tom Dittmar, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: Acting City Manager Davenport, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member 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
Recognition of 20 Years of Service for Fire Captain Jeff Pfaff
Fire Chief Stewart recognized Captain Jeff Pfaff for 20 years of dedicated service to the
City of Yakima.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
Appointment of Marla Powers to the Historic Preservation
Commission
MOTION: Adkison moved and Dittmar seconded to appoint Marla Powers to the
Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried by unanimous vote, 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 now item 5G; item 10 now item
5H; and item 12 now item 51. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including
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resolutions and ordinances, by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under
one motion without further discussion —see motion directly below.)
MOTION: Coffey moved and Dittmar seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Ensey absent.
A. Set October 20, 2015 as the date for a public hearing on the proposed
development agreement for the planned development of Catalyss Planned
Residential Development, formerly known as Toscanna.
B. Resolution authorizing a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide
assessment of intake alternatives for the Naches - Cowiche Dam Diversion
Consolidation Project not to exceed $146,280
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2015 -114, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide
assessment of intake alternatives to the City for their consideration for the Naches-
Cowiche Dam Diversion Consolidation Project IC2010 in order to select an option, not to
exceed $146,277.
C. Resolution authorizing an agreement with BERK Consulting to assist in the state
mandated update of the City's Comprehensive Plan and compliance with the
Growth Management Act not to exceed $105,000
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2015 -115, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Professional Services Agreement with BERK Consulting, and team, to facilitate
and assist in the state mandated update of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
compliance with the Growth Management Act, with amounts not to exceed One Hundred
Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000).
D. Resolution authorizing a sole source purchase of a steerable sewer system
inspection camera from Western Systems & Fabrication not to exceed $57,351
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2015 -116, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
approve the sole source purchase of a steerable sewer system inspection camera from
Western Systems & Fabrications, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $57,351.
E. Ordinance amending YMC Section 2.40.015, PERS 1 Management employees'
vacation accruals, and amending YMC Section 2.40.080, Holidays with pay, to
add an additional personal holiday for the two PERS 1 management
employees.
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-024, AN ORDINANCE amending YMC Section 2.40.015, PERS 1
Management employees' vacation accruals and amending YMC Section 2.40.080,
Holidays with pay to add an additional personal holiday for PERS 1 management
employees.
F. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees
Section 2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-025, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
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classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective October 18,
2015; and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
G. Resolution authorizing an agreement with RH2 Engineering Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $751,724, to provide planning and engineering services for the
recommended capital improvements described in the 2013 Wastewater
Collection System Master Plan
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2015 -117, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $751,724.00 to provide planning and engineering services for the recommended
capital improvements described in the 2013 Wastewater Collection System Master Plan.
H. Resolution authorizing Yakima Police Corrections Sergeants (Teamsters Local
#760) Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2016 -2019
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2015 -118, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima
Police Corrections Sergeants (Teamsters Local #760) for January 1, 2016 - December
31, 2019.
Ordinance granting a non - exclusive franchise to Cascade Natural Gas
Corporation ( "CNG ") to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas
transmission /distribution system and facilities within the City of Yakima
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-026, AN ORDINANCE granting a non - exclusive franchise to
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation ( "CNG ") to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas
transmission /distribution system /facility(ies), with all necessary facilities, within the City of
Yakima, Washington (the "City "); setting forth provisions, terms and conditions
accompanying the grant of this franchise; providing for City regulation of construction,
operation, maintenance and use of the natural gas transmission /distribution
system / facility(ies); prescribing penalties for the violations of its provisions; and setting an
effective date.
6. Audience Participation
Scott Revell, Manager of Roza Irrigation District, stated he has worked with the City on
the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan since 2009, which is an outgrowth of the Black Rock
Study, terminated by the Bureau of Reclamation in 2008. A stakeholder group comprised
of irrigators, environmentalists, the Yakama Nation, and municipalities has been working on
difficult water storage issues over the last several years. There will be a presentation on
this issue to the City Council on October 6 and he wanted to let the Council know if they
have any questions prior to the presentation to please let Water & Irrigation Manager Dave
Brown know.
Candie Turner, City resident, expressed her concern about a wind damaged tree in the
West Valley Park. She commented on the City's assistance in gathering donations to
assist the Firefighters and how much she appreciated Chief Stewart. Mayor Cawley and
Assistant Mayor Coffey thanked Ms. Turner for her volunteer efforts for this event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public Hearing and ordinance regarding a Municipal Purpose Soccer Park Annexation
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Acting City Manager Davenport briefed Council on the annexation process noting this is
the second public hearing on the issue and Council has had many meetings regarding the
process, including a resolution adopting an agreement with SOZO in April. She stated the
project will require an environmental review and a traffic study.
City Attorney Cutter stated the City is following the proper steps in the annexation process
and this is a necessary first step in order to put City resources into the project.
Supervising Planner Peters reported the City Council initiated the annexation about three
months ago, which encompasses 118.71 acres located in the vicinity of South 38th
Avenue and Ahtanum Road. The County Boundary Review Board approved the annexation
on September 2, 2015. If approved, the annexation would take effect on October 18,
2015.
Mayor Cawley asked what the next step is in the public process. Acting City Manager
Davenport stated the Council would not necessarily be involved in the approval of the
Class (2) review or the SEPA review unless it is appealed. She stated they could hold a
public hearing on the Class (2) if desired, but that would normally not be required. They
can also hold a neighborhood meeting to answer any questions.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing.
Susan Gallegos, City resident, expressed her concerns regarding traffic congestion in the
area.
Andy McAllister, City resident, spoke in support of the annexation.
Dr. Lloyd Butler, City resident, stated he is proud to be a part of this project.
Mayor Cawley closed the hearing.
After Council discussion, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-027, AN ORDINANCE concerning annexation; annexing two
parcels of property located at 2210 S. 38 Ave, Yakima WA, to the City of Yakima by
means of the municipal purpose annexation process; maintaining the current Light
Industrial (M -1) and Suburban Residential (SR) zoning of the area; adopting zoning
regulations for the annexation area; and establishing an effective date of October 18,
2015.
MOTION: Dittmar moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Ensey absent.
8. Public hearing to consider the City of Yakima Planning Commission's
recommendation regarding an Ordinance which updates the City of Yakima's Airport
Safety Overlay, Chapter 15.30 of the Yakima Municipal Code
Assistant Planner Aaron briefed Council on the ordinance.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing.
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Mike Shinn, representing Congdon Orchards, one of the stakeholders, stated they have
been involved in the process, public hearings and numerous discussions with Mr.
Peterson, Planning and Legal Departments, and acknowledged they are generally happy
with the ordinance.
Gerald (did not state last name), asked several questions about the flow of passengers.
Airport Manager Peterson responded to his questions.
Mayor Cawley closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -028, AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of land use and
shoreline development in the City of Yakima; repealing current Chapter 15.30 of the
Yakima Municipal Code, and adopting new Chapter 15.30 of the Yakima Municipal Code,
which new chapter restates, supersedes and replaces the former chapter, to ensure the
Yakima Air Terminal Master Plan's success and to protect surrounding uses from airport
impacts.
MOTION: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Ensey absent.
ORDINANCES
9. Ordinance Updating Mobile Food Vendor Licensing
Assistant Planner Aaron reported the ordinance was brought before Council on August 18,
2015, and remanded to the Council Built Environment Committee for further review. The
Committee met with the Health District and determined Level 1 mobile vendors do not
necessarily need a commissary, and if permitted by the Health District as a Level 1, they
would not need to move their trucks every evening. He stated the Level 1 vendors must
submit a plan of operation and the City will trust the vendors to follow their plan. Level 2
and 3 vendors are required to move their trucks daily as they need a commissary kitchen.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-029, AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of business and
licenses in the City of Yakima and adding the following sections of Title 5 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code: 5.57.
MOTION: Coffey moved and Dittmar seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Ensey absent.
10. Other Business
Council Member Ettl asked if the study session scheduled for September 22, 2015, is still
scheduled. City Clerk Claar Tee confirmed it is scheduled.
11. Adjournment
Motion: Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to a Council Study Session
on September 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Ensey absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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