HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/2015 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
November 3, 2015
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 Public Hearings
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
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Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Tom Dittmar, Rick Ensey (left the meeting at 7:06 p.m.), Dave Ettl and
Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and Acting City Clerk Stephens
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
Water Treatment Plant Awarded Department of Health Top Ops Silver
Certificate
Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown and Supervisor Jeff Bond provided details of
the TOPS program Silver Award presented to the Water Treatment Plant and staff.
ii. Presentation of Annual Historic Preservation Awards for 2015
Joe Mann discussed three awards presented for 2015 by the Historic Preservation
Commission. The Inspirational Award was awarded to Roger and Michelle Wilson of
Wilson Real Estate for their commitment to historic properties in the City. The Project
Award went to the Morrier Family for their work to create a boutique hotel in the Great
Western Building/JEM Building. The Research Award went to Valerie Smith and Robbie
Aaron of the City Planning Staff for their work. Mayor Cawley read the Proclamations and
presented the awards.
Recognition of 35 Years of Service for Steve Martinez and 25 Years
of Service for Emilio Lopez
Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown recognized Water Division employees Emilio
Lopez for 25 years of service and Steve Martinez for 35 years of service.
iv. Central Washington State Fair third quarter report
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Greg Lybeck, Assistant General Manager of the Central Washington State Fair Association
and State Fair Park, provided recent statistics and reviewed the report included in the
Council packet. He invited Council to call at anytime to see the operations and thanked the
City for their partnership. Discussion ensued regarding adding the Central Washington
State Fair as another member of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. City Attorney
Cutter suggested staff prepare documents for Council consideration.
v. Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan Status Report and a Support
Request --fifteen minute presentation with PowerPoint
Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown and guests from the Yakima Basin Integrated
Plan Outreach group presented a PowerPoint of the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan
Status Report.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Council Nominating Committee recommendations for appointment
This item was postponed.
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. Item F
(now Item 8)was removed from the consent agenda and items 9 (now 5H) and 10 (now 51)
were added to the consent agenda. 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: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Ensey absent.
A. Set date of November 17, 2015 for a public hearing on: A. proposed 2016
Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the City of Yakima with a second public
hearing on December 1, 2015; and B. 2016 Ad Valorem (Property) Tax
B. Resolution authorizing a contract with Yakima Habitat for Humanity for the sum of
$45,000 to purchase lot and construct one (1) single family home to be sold to
qualified first time homeowners at 1420 Cherry Ave
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-129, A RESOLUTION approving, and authorizing the City
manager to execute, an agreement with Yakima Habitat for Humanity for expenditure of
$45,000 in HOME funds for purchase of lot and construction of single-family home for
sale to qualified first-time home buyer, at 1420 Cherry Ave., Yakima.
C. Resolution accepting and authorizing the City of Yakima's 2016 assessment
from the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-130 A RESOLUTION accepting the 2016 Yakima Valley
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Conference of Governments Budget and authorizing the City of Yakima's 2016
assessment.
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D. Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington State Office of
Public Defense to support indigent defense expenses
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-131, A RESOLUTION ratifying and approving the City
Manager's execution of a grant agreement between the City of Yakima and the
Washington State Office of.Public Defense accepting the terms and conditions for the
receipt of a 2016 Grant.
E. Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Yakima School District
No. 7 for School Resource Officers for the 2015-2016 school year
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-132, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal School Resource Officer Agreement with Yakima
School District No. 7 for the continuation of the school resource officer program during the
2015-2016 school year
F.
Resolution approving amendment to an agreement with the Humane Society of
Central Washington, of up to $45,000 from Law & Justice Capital Fund to help
defray costs of acquisition by Humane Society of vehicle to provide mobile
animal control services
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-133, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to execute
and administer an amendment revising the agreement between the Humane Society of
Central Washington and the City of Yakima for animal control services and acquisition of a
vehicle to enhance such services.
G. Ordinance amending YMC 9.50.085, Parking in the Right of Way to clarify the
conditions for enforcement
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-030, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima related to traffic and
parking, and amending Section 9.50.085 of the Yakima Municipal Code.
H. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement with
Mid -Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group for the City Wastewater Treatment
Plant Flood Plain Restoration Project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-134, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement between the City and the Mid -
Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group (MCFEG) authorizing MCFEC to prepare and
assist in the implementation of a Flood Plain Restoration Plan for the City Wastewater
Treatment Plant Flood Plain Restoration Project.
Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement with
Mid -Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group for the City Wastewater Treatment
Plant Riparian Restoration Project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-135, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement between the City and the Mid -
Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group (MCFEG) authorizing MCFEC to prepare and
assist in the implementation of a Riparian Planting Plan for the City Wastewater Treatment
Plant Riparian Restoration Project.
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6. Audience Participation
Tom Allen, non -City resident, believes some houses on the demolition list could be
rehabbed. He also thanked City Manager O'Rourke for everything he has done for the City.
Tony Courcy, City resident, asked about a parking ordinance.
Christy Brock, City resident, feels her right to a speedy trial has been violated. City
Attorney Cutter stated the City adheres to the 6th amendment rights.
Joey Anderson, City resident, stated many people are upset with the severance contract
for the City Manager and that he needs to go.
Sandy Belzer, stated she believes collective bargaining meetings should be open to the
public.
Maria Bosworth, stated she disagrees with the Council's decision to keep the City Manager
and feels the Council's actions don't reflect what the citizens want.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public hearing and resolution to consider citizen comments on the proposed 2016 Annual
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Fund Programs
Archie Matthews, ONDS Manager, explained that the public notice requirements for this
hearing have not been met. The notice issue will be corrected so the item will be
considered at the December 1, 2015, Council meeting.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak,
closed the hearing.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
8. Resolution authorizing annual renewal of the City Manager's authority to resolve and settle
any claims against or by the City of Yakima in an amount of $100,000 or less, and to
execute all documents necessary to the resolution or settlement of such claims
Council Member Lover believes this should be reduced to $50,000.
MOTION: Lover moved to make this a budget policy issue. The motion died for lack of a
second.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-136, A RESOLUTION authorizing annual renewal of the City
Manager's authority to resolve and settle any claims against or by the City of Yakima in an
amount of $100,000 or Tess, and to execute all documents necessary to the resolution or
settlement of such claims.
Following Council discussion,
MOTION: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The
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motion carried by a 5-1 vote, Lover voting no and Ensey absent
9. 2016 Preliminary Budget Presentation
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the 2016 preliminary budget.
10. Resolution authorizing City Manager separation agreement
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City Manager O'Rourke stated this item should be withdrawn from the agenda, as based
upon his contract a written notice of resignation is required, and he has not and will not do
that.
MOTION: Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to terminate the City Manager effective
immediately for cause.
MOTION: Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to amend the motion to terminate the City
Manager without cause. The motion failed by a 6-1 vote, with Ensey voting yes.
ORDINANCES
11. First reading of an ordinance amending the 2015 budget and making appropriations from
Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2015 (no
action required; second reading on November 17, 2015)
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the item, noting this is a first
reading only and will be brought back for a second reading at the November 17,
2015, Council meeting.
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2015 budget for the City of Yakima; and making
appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure
during 2015 for various purposes described in the attached Schedule.
12. First reading of an ordinance authorizing a Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, not to
exceed $5,000,000, to finance the acquisition and improvements to a soccer/multi-use
sports campus (second reading November 17, 2015)
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the ordinance, noting this is a
first reading only and will be brought back for a second reading at the November 17,
2015, Council meeting.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE City of Yakima, Washington,
authorizing the issuance and sale of a LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION Bond of
the CITY in the principal amount of NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 to finance costs
RELATED TO acquiring, designing, constructing and improving a SOCCER/multi-use
sports CAMPUS AND OTHER PARK PROJECTS in the city; providing the form of the
bond; AND authorizing the sale of the bond TO CASHMERE VALLEY BANK.
13. Ordinance amending Title 4, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 4.16 Relating to 2015 Refuse
Rates and General House Keeping revisions for clarification and efficiency purposes
Loretta Zammarchi, Refuse and Recycling Manager, briefed the Council on the request for
a rate increase.
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City Resident Jim Scoggins spoke about recycling and the proposed rate increase.
Following Council discussion,
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-031, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation; revising
various refuse rates, fees and charges; adjusting various refuse rates, fees and charges;
and amending Sections 4.16.010; 4.16.070; 4.16.080; 4.16.140; and 4.16.150 of the
Yakima Municipal Code accordingly.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Dittmar seconded to pass the ordinance.The motion
carried by a 5-1 vote, Lover voting no and Ensey absent.
14. Other Business
15. Adjournment
Motion: Ettl moved and Dittmar seconded to adjourn to a Council Study Session
on November 10, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Ensey absent. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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