HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/2015 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2015
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings
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, 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
Recognition of 25 Years of Service for Katy Ybarra
Brad Coughenour, 911 / Suncom Manager, recognized Katy Ybarra for 25 years of service
to the City of Yakima.
ii. World Aids Day
Mayor Cawley proclaimed World Aids Day for December 1, 2015. John and Kelly Penfold
accepted the proclamation.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
Council Nominating Committee recommendations for appointment
MOTION: Dittmar moved and Adkison seconded to approve the
recommendations. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
4. Council Reports
A. Quarterly update from Dave Fonfara, the Yakima Planning Commission Chair to
the City Council
Mayor Cawley noted Chairman Fonfara was not available to comment on the report;
however, the report is included in the packet for review.
5. Consent Agenda
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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: EttI moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. 3rd Quarter 2015 Treasury Report
B. Set December 1, 2015 as the date for an Open Record Public Hearing for the
2015 Text Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
C. Set date of December 8, 2015, for the Closed Record Public Hearing on the
Preliminary Plat of Rainier Court, Justin Hellem / Columbia Ridge Homes
developers
D. Set date of December 8, 2015, for the Closed Record Public Hearing on the
Preliminary Plat of Summit View, Rich Hochrein / Summit Crest Construction
E. Resolution setting dates of December 1, 2015 and December 7, 2015, for
Public Hearings to review the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on nine (9) Comprehensive Plan Amendments
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-137, A RESOLUTION setting time for six Public Hearings
before the City Council on December 1, 2015, and setting time for three Public Hearings
before City Council on December 7, 2015; regarding applications for the 2015 Annual
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and concurrent application requests for rezones.
F. Resolution authorizing the execution of a 5 -year Interlocal Agreement with
Yakima County for purchase and the joint use of a Mass Notification System
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-138, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute and administer an intergovernmental service agreement between Yakima County
(County) and City of Yakima (City) for the joint use of a Mass Notification System.
G. Resolution authorizing an Master Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County
which updates and continues to provide a management structure for growth
within the City's Urban Growth Area
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-139, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Master Interlocal Agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima County which
updates and continues to provide a management structure for growth and development
that is coordinated and meets the goals and policies of the Growth Management Act for
development occurring within the City's Urban Growth Area.
H. Resolution approving three locations for cold weather shelters in the City of
Yakima
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-140, A RESOLUTIONauthorizing and directing the Yakima
Community Development Department to identify and implement a policy regarding
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temporary emergency cold weather shelters in the City of Yakima, and providing that such
policy shall be valid only from November 18, 2015 through March 15, 2016
Resolution authorizing a letter of agreement clarifying post-retirement VEBA
contribution language with the Yakima Police Management Unit represented by
Teamsters Local #760
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-141, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Letter of Agreement
between the Yakima Police Management Unit represented by Teamsters Local No. 760
and the City to correct a non-compliant provision of the previously adopted Collective
Bargaining Agreement effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018.
J.
Resolution concerning City of Yakima Management Group pay and
compensation, cancelling the annual Management Group employee's pay and
compensation adjustment provided by YMC 2.20.116 for management
employee compensation, effective for the calendar year 2016, as provided in
YMC 2.20.116 (C)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-142, A RESOLUTION concerning City of Yakima
Management Group pay and compensation, cancelling the annual Management Group
employee's pay and compensation adjustment provided by YMC 2.20.116 for
management employee compensation, effective for the calendar year 2016, as provided
in YMC 2.20.116 (C).
K. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant a 2.5% adjustment in base pay
for non -represented City employees in 2016
RESOLUTION NO. R-2015-143, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to grant a
2.5% adjustment in base pay for the Non -represented Employee Group in 2016.
L.
Second reading of an ordinance amending the 2015 budget and making
appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for
expenditure during 2015 (First reading on November 3, 2015)
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-032, 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.
M. Second 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 (First reading November 3, 2015)
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-033, 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.
6. Audience Participation
Bill Duerr, City resident, talked about the Code of Ethics voted on by Council in 2009. He
feels several Council members have violated the Code over the last couple of years and
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should be held accountable by a Committee.
Tom Allen, non -City resident, expressed his disagreement with Mr. Duerr and thanked
Council members and City Manager O'Rourke for their service. He also thanked Codes
Employee Glen Denman for responding to his questions.
Shawn Niles, Pastor of Dad's House, thanked Council members and City Manager
O'Rourke for making Yakima a better place to live.
Paula Zambrano, City resident, through an interpreter, asked Council to consider
mandating an increase in the minimum wage to $15 per hour within the City limits.
Joey Anderson, City resident, asked about the special meeting regarding Mr. O'Rourke's
separation agreement.
Maria Campos, urged Council to consider increasing the minimum wage in Yakima to $15
per hour.
Jose Lopez, City resident, through an interpreter, asked Council to consider an increase in
the minimum wage to $15 per hour within the City limits.
Bev Luby Bartz, City resident, spoke against the proposed neighborhood associations.
She believes this would be a barrier between the residents and City Council.
Janet urged Council to consider a $15 minimum wage proposal.
Rev. Willie Pride, City resident, thanked Council members for all they have done for the
City of Yakima. He also spoke in support of increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Lupe Sanchez, City resident, spoke in support of increasing the minimum wage to $15 per
hour.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7 Continued public hearing 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, briefed Council on the issue.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak,
closed the hearing.
Mr. Matthews stated this item will be back on the December 1, 2015, agenda for another
public hearing and action.
8. First public hearing on the proposed 2016 Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the
City of Yakima
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council members on the proposed budget.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing.
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John Cooper, CEO Yakima Valley Tourism, noted they have Committee Members from the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in attendance and reported on their last meeting and
how it impacts the'budget.
Finance Director Epperson noted this item will be back on the December 1, 2015,
meeting for another public hearing.
9. Public hearing pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes to be levied for collection in Fiscal Year
2016
Finance Director Epperson briefed Council members on the ordinances.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak,
closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
A: ORDINANCE NO. 2015-034, AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax levy;
declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2016 regular levy up to 100.25%
along with new construction, annexation, refunds and growth in state -assessed property
values from the amount levied the previous year.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Ettl seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion requires
a supermajority vote; therefore, the motion failed by a 4-3 vote with Dittmar, Ensey and
Lover voting no.
Finance Director Epperson recommended a .25 percent increase, which still requires a
supermajority vote to set the levy.
MOTION: Cawley moved and Ettl seconded to amend the ordinance by increasing
the levy by 100.25%. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
B: ORDINANCE NO. 2015-035, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad
valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditures for
the 2016 Budget for the City of Yakima.
Mayor Cawley noted this may be amended to make the .25 percent change.
MOTION: Dittmar moved and Ettl seconded to passed the ordinance. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
10. Amend North First Street Project Design and Phasing
City Manager O'Rourke and Chief Engineer Sheffield briefed Council on the issue noting
they are dividing Phase 2 into two separate phases.
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11. Status Report on the Final Draft Yakima Bike Master Plan
Community Development Director Davenport briefed Council on the Bike Master Plan.
Robert Strader, City resident, noted he appreciated the idea of buffered bike lanes;
however, he is concerned about the lack of bike lanes North of I Street leading to the
freeway.
Marla Powers urged Council to keep bike lanes for phase 2 and 3 as bicylists want to
utilize roads, not just the Greenway.
Chad Dow stated they serve a lot of Thanksgiving meals at the Union Gospel Mission and
many of those people have only bicycles for transportation. He stated the area is very busy
with bikes and they need a safe way to travel.
Phil Hogue, City resident, spoke in support of the phasing and protected bike lanes but
urged Council to reconsider bike lanes on North First Street and postpone the decision
until the transportation plan is completed.
Tony Courcy, City resident, stated he asks questions and doesn't get answers. He also
complained about the crosswalk built and taken down by St. Joesph's.
Ms. Davenport stated there are choices for riding bikes on North First. One choice is to
turn on I Street and take an alternate route or from N. Street to the freeway, which will have
a two foot margin, not a bicycle lane, which provides some area for people to ride. Another
option is the sidewalk. The only place you cannot ride a bike on a sidewalk is in the
downtown area.
12. Resolution authorizing letter of support for passage and funding of the Yakima River Basin
Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act of 2015 (S. 1694)
Dave Brown, Water and Irrigation Manager, briefed Council on the item.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-144, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
the attached letter of support for passage and funding of the Yakima River Basin Water
Enhancement Project Phase III Act of 2015 (S. 1694).
MOTION: Ettl moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
13. Other Business
Council Member Ettl asked if it is possible for the Council to mandate a $15 minimum
wage. City Attorney Cutter noted there are some cities in the State of Washington where a
minimum wage was increased by a vote of the people. He is not certain if this can be done
councilmatically. Mr. Ettl asked if the Council could place this on the ballot for consideration
or if it had to be done by a petition. Mr. Cutter noted he would need to do further research
on the issue.
14. Adjournment
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Motion: Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business
Meeting on December 1, 2015, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The
motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
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