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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez(arrived at 6:44
p.m.), Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce
Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
5. Council Reports
A. Accept Public Safety Committee minutes of 9/29/16
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to accept the Council Public
Safety Committee minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor Coffey 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: Cousens moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to approve the consent
agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
A. 3rd Quarter 2016 Budget Report
B. Resolution announcing Council Business meeting schedule for 2017
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-139, A RESOLUTION adopting the City Council 2017 regular
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business meeting schedule.
C. Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington State Office of
Public Defense to support indigent defense expenses
RESOLUTION NO. R'2O1b-14O'ARESOLUTION 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 2017 Grant.
O. Resolution authorizing biennial interlocal dispatch services agreement with
Union Gap Police Department
RESOLUTION NO. R'2O1G-141.ARESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Dispatch Communications Services Contract between the City of Yakima and City of
Union Gap Police Department, hereinafter known as "Department."
E. Resolution authorizing biennial interlocal dispatch services agreement with the
City of Selah and Yakima County Fire Districts
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-142,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Dispatch Communications Services Contracts between the City of Yakima, City of Selah,
and Yakima County Fire Protection District No.'s 1, 2,3,4,6,9,12, and 14 hereinafter known
as "District."
F. Resolution authorizing a Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality(CMAQ)grant of
$497,375 for the 64th Avenue and Ahtanum Road Intersection Improvement
project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-143,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept
a Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality(CMAQ)grant of $497,375 for the 64th Avenue and
Ahtanum Road Intersections Improvement project.
G. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for
Humanity in an amount not to exceed $31 000 of HOME program funds to
acquire and construct anew affordable housing unit at112OS11thAvenue
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-144, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to
execute agreements with Yakima Valley Partners, Habitat for Humanity in the amount of up
to Thirty One Thousand Dollars ($31,000.00) in Federal Housing and Urban Development
HOME funds for construction of a new low income housing unit in the City of Yakima.
H. Resolution authorizing an agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $124,144 for airport security gate
improvements
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-145,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Engineering Services
Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. in the amount not to exceed
security$124.144.00for Engineering Services for airport /Qa�eimprOvG08O�Sundar
Airport Improvement Project 5-53-OOOS-38.
Resolution authorizing the third supplement to the Professional Services
Agreement with H. VV. Lochner|no.. not tOexceed $551.0OO' for final design of
the Bravo Company Boulevard roadway extension
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-146, RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the
third Supplement to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 2011-73)with
H.W. Lochner Inc., not to exceed $531,000, forfinal design of the Bravo Company
Boulevard roadway extension from the existing south couplet improvements, located north
of the Fair Avenue/MLK Roundabout to the 'H'Street and 7th Street intersection.
J. Resolution authorizing contract renewal for 2017 animal control services with the
Yakima Humane Society
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-147, RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the CityofYakirna to execute anAninla| (�Ontro|AQreernentv�ihtheYakirno
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Humane Society for the year 2017.
K. Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Ellensburg to
partially fund commuter bus service between Yakima and Ellensburg
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-148, RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an interlocal agreement with the City of Ellensburg to partially fund commuter bus service
between Yakima and Ellensburg.
L. Resolution authorizing a collective bargaining agreement for 2017-2019 with
Teamsters Local#760 representing the Yakima Supervisors and Administrative
Unit
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-149, RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima and Teamsters Local#760
representing the Yakima Supervisors &Administrative Unit for January 1, 2017 -
December 31, 2019.
M. Resolution authorizing a collective bargaining agreement for 2017-2020 with
Teamsters Local#760 representing the Yakima Public Works Division
Managers Unit
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-150,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima and Teamsters Local #760
representing the Public Works Division Manager Unit for January 1, 2017 - December 31,
2020.
N. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees
Section 2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 201 6-026,AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 8, 2017;
and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
0. Ordinance increasing the Bid Limit to $50.000 on the purchase of Supplies,
Material, Equipment and Services
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-027,AN ORDINANCE related to bids for contracts and purchases
without calling for bids and amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 1.80.040.
7. Audience Participation
Kelly White, City resident, proposed the City implement the following: declare that Yakima
will stand against bigotry and prejudice; add a Sanctuary City Ordinance; uphold women's
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rights; assure that Planned Parenthood will remain open; full LGBTQ inclusion; protection
of religious freedom; commit to criminal justice reform and rebuild trust between police
and communities of color; increase mental health funding; zero tolerance on racism,
discrimination, and raids conducted by Immigration Customs Enforcement; assure that
victims of discrimination and/or harassment have full access to City services; outsource
the Equity Study; add subtitles to City Council meetings; pledge to stand in solidarity with
our most vulnerable communities to reaffirm Yakima's commitment to the values of
inclusivity, respect, and dignity.
Audel F(anninaz, City resident, stated he does not see any serious plan or investment for
the East side of Yakima in the 2017 budget proposal. He also feels prolonging the Equity
Assessment Study is unacceptable.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Final public meeting to consider citizen comments; and Resolution adopting the proposed
Community2017Annual Action Plan for /Oeve|0pnl9ntB|ook(�nan�/CDB{S\andH{}��E
(CDBG)
Fund Programs
Archie Matthews, ONDS Manager, briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed
the hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-151,ARESOLUTION adopting the proposed 2Ol7Annual
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Fund Programs
as mandated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD).
9. Public hearing and Ordinances to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's
recommendation concerning text amendments to Title 14 Subdivisions, Title 15 Yakima
Urban Area Zoning OrdinanCe, and Title 16 Administration of Development Regulations,
and amending the Land Use Application Fee Schedule in YMC Chapter 15.26.010
Bill Cook, Planning Commission Member, briefed Council on the item. Jeff Peiers,
Supervising Planner, requested Council take action on each ordinance individually.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing.
Tom Durant, non-resident and Yakima business owner, spoke in favor of the 50% recovery
fees but shared his concern and suggestions regarding some of the 100% cost recovery
fees.
Joe Walsh, with Central Washington Home Builders, stated he provided written comments
indicating their support of the 50% cost recovery fees; however, the Interpretation Hearing
Examiner fee as proposed would put Yakima higher than Union Gap and the County.
AdditiOna||y, he feels the Comprehensive Plan TextAmendment fee is taking a large jump.
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Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinances by title only.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to pass ordinance A. The
motion carried 6-1, D. Gutierrez voting no.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Adkison seconded to pass ordinance B. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to pass ordinance C. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to pass ordinance D and
send the comments by Mr. Durant to the Planning Commission for further review.
The motion was withdrawn by Council consensus.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to pass ordinance
D with Mr. Durant's comments included. The motion was withdrawn by Council
consensus.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to pass ordinance D. The
motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Cousens, D. Gutierrez, and Lover voting no.
(A) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-028,AN ORDINANCE adopting Chapter 14.21 Right-of-Way
Vacation in Title 14: Subdivision of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to codify state and
City of Yakima Right-of-Way Vacation procedures, and amending YMC 1.43.080 (H).
(B) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-029,AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of land use
and development in the City of Yakima amending Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to be consistent with state public notice
procedures.
(C) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-030,AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of land use
and development in the City of Yakima amending Title 16 Administration of Development
Permit Regulations of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to be consistent with state public
notice procedures.
(D) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-031,AN ORDINANCE amending the land use application fee
schedule found in Yakima Municipal Code Section 15.26.010 which sets fees associated
with Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, Title 14 Subdivision,
Title 17 Shoreline Master Program, and Title 6.88 State Environmental Policy Act.
10. Second public hearing on the proposed 2017 Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the
City of Yakima
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the public hearings, study sessions and steps
taken in creating the 2017 budget. Finance and Budget Director Epperson gave an
overview of the 2017 budget noting this will be brought back at the December 13, 2016,
meeting for adoption.
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Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing.
Mark Peterson, City resident, stressed how Council's decisions affect small businesses
and the need to slow the growth of government. He spoke against the fire inspection fees.
Rogelio Montes, City resident, commented he does not see anything in the budget to
improve the East side of Yakima. He stated he has filed a petition and has been asking the
City for several months to make improvements in District 1 and 2.Additionally, he will be
conducting another tour of the East side and hopes the Council members who did not
attend the first tour can attend the next one.
Tony Courcey, City resident, agreed with Mr. Peterson and expressed concern about
others using his stormwater system.
Mayor Coffey closed the public hearing.
Council Member A. Gutierrez reported the City is making sidewalk improvements in East
Yakima at Garfield Elementary in District 1 and Adams Elementary in District 2.
Council Member Cousens shared her concern with adding three additional Firefighter
positions to the 2017 budget by utilizing reserves. With the budget reserves low, she feels
it is not fiscally responsible to add these positions to the budget and would like the
opportunity to utilize a SAFER grant.After further discussion,
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded for reconsideration of the vote
taken at the 11-28 budget meeting concerning hiring three additional Firefighters.
The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, D. Gutierrez and Mendez voting no.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to postpone the hiring of the
additional three Firefighters, as discussed at the 11-28 budget meeting, until the
outcome of a SAFER grant is determined. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Mendez
and D. Gutierrez voting no.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
11. Joint Resolution between the City and Yakima County providing terms and conditions of
Yakima County's transition of Drainage Improvement Districts 4, 13, 24, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41
and 48 to the City
City Manager Moore introduced the item and City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the
joint resolution.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-152,AJOINT RESOLUTION between the City of Yakima and
Yakima County in the Matter of Disposing of Assets and Property of Dissolved Drainage
Improvement Districts ("DID's") Nos. 4, 13, 24, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 48, Located Wholly
or Partly Within the City of Yakima.
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12. Ordinance adopting Chapter8.77Pub|iCTn3e {}/din@OC8inTble8Streets8OdSid8vv@kS
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to adopt public tree care standards, tree board, and
become @ "Tree City USA" designated city
Supervising Planner Jeff Peters briefed Council on the item. Council Member A. Gutierrez
expressed her excitement for this and the fact that the Arboretum will be celebrating the
5Othanniversary ofArbor Day inApril 2017.
The City Clerk read the ordinance bytitle only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2O18-O32' AN ORDINANCE adopting Chapter 8.77 Public Tree
Ordinance in Title 8 Streets and Sidewalks of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to adopt
public tree care standards, tree board, and become a"Tree City USA" designated city.
13. Ordinance establishing a fee schedule for Fire Inspections
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the issue.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Cousens and Lover voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-033,AN ORDINANCE relating to the fire code; amending Section
10.05.015 of Chapter 10.05 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to provide for annual fire
and life safety inspections for existing buildings and special events, and establishing fees
for such inspections.
14. Ordinance amending Chapter 7.68 of the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) regarding Water
Rates and Charges
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the ordinance and described
the difference between rates and/or fees and a tax. Council Member Lover spoke against
raising rates. Mayor Coffey asked if Council would like to take action on all of the rate
increases at one time,which was agreed upon by Council consensus.
The City Clerk read the ordinances by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinances for
agenda items 14 15 ƒG 17 and 18. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Lover and A.
Gutierrez voting no.
Agenda item 14. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-034,AN ORDINAN establishing rates,
charges, terms and conditions for domestic water system connections and service;
amending sections 7.08.250. 7.68.251 and 7.68.282 of chapter 7.68, Water Division, of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and providing for an effective date.
Agenda item 15. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-035,AN ORDINANCE establishing rates,
charges, terms and conditions for domestic water system connections and service;
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amending sections 7.56.050, 7.56.055, and 7.56.060, of Chapter 7.56, Domestic Water
System Connection Charge, of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and providing for an
effective date.
Agenda item 16. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-036,AN ORDINANCE relating to utility
charges, amending Chapter 7.60 YMC to provide updated definitions, retail wastewater
and strong waste charges, industrial wastewater charges, septage, exceptional waste
charges and pretreatment fees.
Agenda item 17. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-037,AN ORDINANCE revising the base rate
fee for the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility; setting the annual base
rate of the stormwater fee for 2017 through 2018; and amending Section 7.80.110 of the
City of Yakirna Municipal Code to reflect the revised fee.
Agenda item 18. ORDINANCE NO. 2O16-O38.A0ORDINANCE relating to health and
sanitation; revising various refuse rates,fees and charges; adjusting various refuse rates,
fees and charges; and amending Sections 4.16.140; and 4.16.150 of the Yakima
Municipal Code accordingly.
15. Ordinance amending Chapter 7,56 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding Water
Connection Charge Fee Adjustment
Approved under agenda item 14.
16. Ordinance amending Chapter 7.60 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding Wastewater
Collection and Treatment Rates and Charges
Approved underagenda item 14.
17. Ordinance amending Chapter 7.80 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding Storm
Drainage and Surface Water rates and charges
Approved under agenda item 14.
18. Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 4, Health and Sanitahon, Chapter
4.16 Relating to 2017 Refuse Rates and Related levels of service
Approved under agenda item 14.
19. Ordinance amending Chapter 5.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to raise the lid of
4% tax to electric, natural gas, and telephone users from $4.000 to $8.000 per customer
per month, and establishing a brokered natural gas use tax
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the ordinance. Council Member
D. Gutierrez asked Council to consider raising the cap to $1O.DOO. Finance &
Budget Director Epperson noted increasing the cap h] 810.000would bring in
approximately$65,000 in additional revenue and the vote on this issue must be a super
majority in order to pass.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to increase the cap to
$10\000. A super mjority vote is required to pass; therefone, the motion failed by a 4-3
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vote with Lover,Adkison and Cousens voting no.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the
ordinance increasing the cap to$8,000. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Cousens
and Lover voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-039,AN ORDINANCE relating to business regulations and utility
taxes; amending Section 5.50.050 of Chapter 5.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code
pertaining to outside utility tax"caps" on companies in the business of selling or furnishing
natural gas, electric light or power, cellular telephone services and telephone services; and
enacting new Section 5.50.055 of Chapter 5.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code
establishing a brokered natural gas use tax; all to reduce the City's dependency on cash
reserves and contribute to capital funding.
20. Other Business
Council Member Lover feels the City is already tapping into reserves and they haven't
completed the budget yet. MOTION: Lover moved that any additional spending
requires an emergency policy issue. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member A. Gutierrez reported she has done some research and found other
states have Neighborhood Improvement Districts in order to increase revenue to repair
roads and infrastructure and in Washington state they are called Community Renewal
Districts. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to take this
idea to the Neighborhood& Community Building Committee for further research.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Assistant Mayor Mendez stated the cost of this plan would be over$200,000 and should
be tied to a revenue source. Council Member Adkison asked about personnel costs to
staff the program. City Manager Moore reported the City is researching the costs
associated with the proposed plan. Council Member Lover suggested a study session to
review this issue and invite YVCOG, Yakima County and homeless service providers.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to have a study session
on this plan (Homeless 10-point plan) by December 16th. The motion carried
by unanimous vote.
A. Letters of support
City Manager Moore reported the City has received two requests for letters of
support. The first request is asking Council Member Avina Gutierrez to provide a letter of
support for Rural Community Development Resources (RCDR) application to expand its
revolving loan fund operation. RCDR is an organization that the City supports with an
annual CDBG appropriation and the mission to expand local opportunities to grow small
businesses is a benefit to the community.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to approve the letter of
support. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
City Manager Moore noted the second request is from the Washington Environmental
Council asking the legislature to restore Model Toxic Control Act funding for major
environmental clean-up projects, which aligns with Council's adopted State Legislative
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priority. Council Member Lover noted this should be discussed with area Legislators
before taking any action.
MOTION: A. Gutirrez moved and Coffey seconded to approve the letter of
support. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, Lover voting no and Mendez absent.
B. Resolution authorizing a Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Set-aside
grant application for a project that would C0nstruot bike lanes on Powerhouse
Road from Cowiche Canyon Road to Pecks Canyon Road
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The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution.The
motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-153,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to sign a
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Set-aside grant application for a projecttha1
would construct bike lanes on Powerhouse Road from Cowiche Canyon Road to Pecks
Canyon Road.
21. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on
December 16, 2016, at 2p.m. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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