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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS MEETING
JANUARY 19, 2010
COUNCIL CHAMBERS — YAKIMA CITY HALL
5:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll CaII
Present:
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill
Lover
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Cutter
2. Executive Session (one hour):
• Collective Bargaining
• Prospective Litigation
• Pending Litigation
Executive session adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll CaII
Present:
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill
Lover
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster
2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations'
• Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
Council Member Adkison read a proclamation declaring January 29, 2010 as
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. Michele Besso accepted the
proclamation.
B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions
• Recognition of former Council Member Sonia Rodriguez
Mayor Cawley read a proclamation of commendation for Sonia Rodriguez's
service to the citizens of Yakima as a City Council Member and presented her
with a plaque.
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• Recognition of life- saving individuals by Yakima Fire Department
Deputy Fire Marshall Ron Melcher recognized citizens and fire crew who were
involved in the life saving effort on Ellen Davis who collapsed at WaI -Mart. Ms.
Davis thanked those who were involved in saving her life. Deputy Fire Marshall
Melcher also advised that Regional Hospital Cardiac Care Center will be
teaching CPR at the Convention Center on February 6 and urged people to
attend.
• Recognition of George Bayes, Building Maintenance Specialist,
retirement — George was not present
C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests- None
D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
• Yakima Arts Commission
Assistant Mayor Coffey, as Chair of the Boards and Commissions Nominating
Committee, proffered a recommendation of membership, but prior to discussing
the recommendation, said she was aware of a concern that not all the
recommended nominees live within city limits. She suggested Council may want
to make a decision on that issue and defer appointments at this time. ETTL
MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO SEND THE ISSUE TO THE RULES
COMMITTEE TO POTENTIALLY STANDARDIZE THE COMMITTEE
PROCESS AND REQUIRE CITY RESIDENCY FOR MEMBERSHIP. Council
Member Adkison suggested that standardization be considered for all citizen
boards and commissions. ADKISON MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO
AMEND THE MOTION TO HAVE THE RULES COMMITTEE LOOK INTO
STANDARDIZING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. The motion carried by
a 6 -1 roll call vote; Coffey voting no. The amended motion carried by a 6 -1 roll
call vote; Coffey voting no.
4. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning
whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or
citizens present. Item No. 17 was added to and Items No. 8 and 18 were removed
from the consent agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. COFFEY MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO
ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)
*A. Consideration of approval of Council Minutes
• Special Meeting /Budget Wrap Up — December 1, 2009
• Business Meeting — December 8, 2009 and January 5, 2010
The minutes of the Special Meeting /Budget Wrap Up from December 1, 2009, and
Business meetings from December 8, 2009, and January 5, 2010, were approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
*B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes -- None
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5. Audience Participation
Jonathan Frazier commented that he felt the rights of the public are being
overlooked when we allow lewd dress at espresso stands. He feels they should be
governed by the adult entertainment ordinance. He urged Council to continue their
efforts on this issue to protect the citizen's rights.
Rebecca Withrow spoke about the gang problem and advised Council that Jamie
Pederson, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, does not want to push Senate
Bills 2414 and 2415 regarding shutting down gang houses. She requested people
email him and question why he doesn't want to pursue it. She also requested being
kept apprised of gang prevention activity in Yakima.
Diane Fortier gave an update on the car show they are planning to hold in July.
Brandon Brunais addressed the panhandling problem and suggested Yakima look
into establishing stronger codes such as those passed in San Francisco.
7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARING
6. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance annexing the Foursquare
Church /Hochrein annexation area to the City of Yakima
Bruce Benson of the Planning Department described the property. It is located
south of Tieton Drive, west of S. 80` Avenue, north of Wide Hollow, and east of 88
Avenue. The petition was signed by 78.97% of the assessed value and met the
requirements. The County Boundary Review Board held a hearing December 11,
2009 and unanimously voted that the request was in complete compliance of GMA
and findings of the board. The agreement was ratified on January 8, 2010. The
area has a current assessed valuation of $14.5 million. Staff recommends
acceptance of the petition and passage of the ordinance.
• Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing
Gary Brownell, 8512 Tieton Drive, spoke in opposition stating he was sure it would
,raise taxes and there was no benefit for him. Kevin Larson, 8906 S. 80 Avenue,
also expressed concern about the impact on their taxes and requested clarification
on the taxing process.
Bill Hordan, 410 North 2nd Street, spoke on behalf of Mr. Hochrein and the
Foursquare Church who submitted the annexation. Lorie Hines, 85 South 83
Avenue, encouraged Council to support the annexation. Tom Lawson, pastor of the
Foursquare Church, also encouraged approval of the annexation.
Mr. Hochrein, the developer, said that the people that live there love being in the city,
and it is a positive sales point.
• Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing
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The City Clerk read the ordinance by title, COFFEY MOVED AND ENSEY
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -03, AN ORDINANCE concerning annexation; annexing the
Foursquare Church /Hochrein Annexation area to the City of Yakima; maintaining the
current zoning of the area lying northerly of the center section line for Section 30.
Township 13 North, Range 20 East W.M. and changing the Comprehensive Plan
designation to Low Density Residential and the zoning to R -1, Single- family
Residential for that portion lying southerly of the center section line; providing for
notice to the WUTC of the City's intent to provide residential refuse collection and
disposal service; assumption of the City's current indebtedness by properties in the
Foursquare Church /Hochrein Annexation area; and an effective date of February 21,
2010.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
7. Consideration of 2009 Fourth Quarter Capital Improvement Projects report
City Manager Zais advised that we have over $35 million planned expenditures
for capital improvements this year. Council Member Edler questioned the sewer
LID status in the Nob HiII/ 34 Avenue area. City Engineer Mayo explained the
LID process and noted that they hadn't received enough interest to date to go
forward. He explained the public /private LID process and offered to speak with
Council Member Edler on this subject outside this meeting. ENSEY MOVED
AND COFFEY SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
8. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with
the Japanese Bochi Association for a Japanese garden at Tahoma
Cemetery
Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, supplied background
information. In 2002, the Japanese community purchased approximately 200
plots at the Tahoma Cemetery. In that agreement, money was set aside to
develop "M" section of the cemetery with the intent irrigation would be installed,
the ground would be leveled, trees would be planted, and later they would raise
funds to construct a Japanese garden. A three- dimensional replica of the
proposed garden was displayed. Mr. Lon Inaba, Chair of the Japanese Bochi
Association, was available for questions. The City Clerk read the resolution by
title; EDLER MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -11, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Japanese Bochi
Association of Yakima for the development, maintenance and use of the Japanese
Garden at the Tahoma Cemetery.
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*9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with
Yakima County Office of Aging and Long Term Care (ALTC) for the City of
Yakima Day Break Adult Day Care and Respite Services Program at the
Harman Center
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -12, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute the Performance Agreement No. 2010 COY /2010 ALTC
Contract Adult Day Care Respite between the City of Yakima and Yakima County,
through the Office of Aging and Long Term Care (ALTC) and potential subsequent
amendments thereto for the Adult Day Care and Respite Services program at the
Harman Center.
*10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement
with Yakima Valley Community College for Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) support services
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -13, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima Valley
Community College (YVCC), for the purpose of providing, through its Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program, volunteer support to senior citizens within the City of
Yakima.
*11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of personal services
agreements with instructors, officials and referees for various Parks and
Recreation Division programs during 2010
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -14, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Parks
and Recreations Division Manager of the City of Yakima to execute Personal
Services Agreements during 2010 that are substantially in accord with the attached
"Personal Services Agreement" in order to obtain specialized services for the Parks
Division.
*12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services
agreement with the Yakima Valley Basketball Officials Association (YVBOA)
for officiating services during the 2010 basketball season
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -15, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute a professional services agreement with the Yakima Valley
Basketball Officials Association for the purpose of obtaining officiating services for
the organized basketball program of the City of Yakima.
*13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal jail
agreement with the City of Wapato
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -16, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an ,Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of Wapato,
Washington for the provision of jail services.
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*14. Consideration of a Resolution modifying the City Treasurer's Petty Cash and
Change Funds
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -17, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. R -2008-
32, adopted February 19, 2008, and authorizing the existence of Change Funds, and
other Petty Cash Funds, within the various Funds of the City of Yakima.
*15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the 2010 agreement with Allied Arts
Council of Yakima Valley for a Visual and Performing Arts Program for Youth
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -18, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the
Allied Arts Council of Yakima Valley, to provide a visual and performing arts program
for youth.
*16. Consideration of final contract payment for Columbia Asphalt and Gravel, Inc —
River Road Project (Standard Motion V -B — Accept the project and approve the final
payment)
The report from the City Engineer, with respect to the completion of the work on the
River Road Improvement project, performed by Columbia Asphalt & Gravel, Inc., was
approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth
was authorized.
ORDINANCES
*17. Consideration of Legislation regarding a grant agreement between the City of
Yakima and Washington State Division of Archives and Records Management:
A. Resolution authorizing execution of a grant agreement with the State of
Washington, Division of Archives and Records Management for local
public records management and preservation efforts
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -19, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute a grant agreement with the State of Washington, Office of the Secretary of
• State, Division of Archives and Records Management, to support local public records
management and preservation efforts.
B. First reading of an Ordinance amending the 2010 budget and making an
appropriation of $10,000 in the 000 - General Fund
An Ordinance amending the 2010 budget and appropriating funds to support local
public records management and preservation efforts, was read by title only, and laid
on the table until February 2, 2010 for a second reading.
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*18. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Classification and Compensation
Plan for the position of Lead Police Support Services Supervisor and
amending the Yakima Municipal Code
Council Member Lover questioned whether this was a new supervisory position.
Chief Granato explained the history and justification of the position and that it was
created as a result of the LEMAP report. Council Member Lover felt it should have
been a policy issue during the budget process. The City Clerk read the ordinance by
title only; COFFEY MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -04, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective February 21,
2010; amending Subsections 2.20.100A, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A, 2.20.110B and
2.20.110C
19. Other Business
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• Panhandling
City Attorney Cutter advised that we have an aggressive panhandling ordinance that
is enforced when it is reported and investigated. There are limitations that
Washington courts impose that other courts don't. It was suggested that we contact
business owners in the vicinity where panhandling is occurring and advise them of
our law and encourage them to report problems. Council Member Lover questioned
the reason for the increase in panhandling wondering whether it was the economy or
something we are manufacturing. He requested a committee to research the cause.
In response to an inquiry, Chief Granato advised that the new Block Watch person is
Juan Romo who was selected by 01C. He is a graduate of Eastern Washington
University, has lived in Yakima for twenty -five years, served as a corrections officer
and is very enthusiastic.
• Espresso Stands — Adult Entertainment Issue
EDLER MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO ASK THE LEGAL
DEPARTMENT TO FOLLOW EVERETT AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY'S LEAD
DECLARING THEM ADULT BUSINESSES AND MOVE YAKIMA IN THE
DIRECTION OF CATEGORIZING THEM AS SUCH. Following Council comments,
the motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call vote; Cawley, Ensey and Lover voting no.
Assistant Mayor Coffey suggested a study session be held on the subject once the
requested information is available. LOVER MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO
ADD THIS SUBJECT TO THE RETREAT AGENDA AND TO HAVE THE
RETREAT TELEVISED. The motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call vote; Cawley, Coffey
and Ettl voting no.
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• Lincoln Avenue Underpass
City Manager Zais advised that the bid for the underpass will be awarded shortly and
informed the new Council members on the process that has taken place to date. He
pointed out that we are still searching for additional funds for the second grade for
Martin Luther King Boulevard. Council Member Lover questioned project funding
and suggested using the $700,000 allocated for the art project portion to allow
building both underpasses at once. Michael Morales, Deputy Director of Community
and Economic Development, explained the funding issues and also advised that it
would be a scheduling impossibility to construct both underpasses at one time.
20. Adjournment
COFFEY MOVED AND ETTLE SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO JANUARY 23,
2010 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE YAKIMA CONVENTION CENTER, SUITE 200 FOR A
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The
meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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CITY CLER MICAH CAWLEY, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's
Office
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