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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 19, 2011
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YAKIMA CITY HALL
5:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
2. Executive Session
• Property Acquisition and Prospective Litigation
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
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. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
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Mary Beth Wright, representing the Yakima School District explained there are
84 Japanese students attending our schools across the valley. She introduced
the Vice Principal of Yamate High School, Mr. Akiyoshi Futami. Mayor Cawley
read a proclamation declaring the week of April 25 as Yamate High School
Hospitality Week, which Mr. Futami accepted.
2. Yakima - Morelia Sister City Week
Council Member Adkison read a proclamation declaring the week of April 24 —
30, 2011 as Yakima - Morelia Sister City week. Noe Gutierrez, representing the
Morelia Sister City Association, accepted the proclamation. The Mexican Consul
from Seattle, Garcia Moreno, was present and expressed appreciation for the
relationship between Morelia and Yakima.
B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions
• Recognition of retiring Human Resources Manager Sheryl Smith
City Manager Zais read a proclamation of commendation and appreciation
honoring Sheryl Smith for 30 years of service to the City of Yakima. She
received service plaques and a retirement watch. The City Manager introduced
and announced Colleen Chapin as the new Human Resource Manager effective
June 1, 2011.
C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests
• Response to Sandy Massong -Lloyd addressing Arlington Street pavement
condition concern
Mayor Cawley said he had met with Sandy Massong -Lloyd and discussed the
cost to fix Arlington Street. Staff will contact Congdon to see if they are
interested in an LID and then bring plans back to the Council. Ms. Massong-
Lloyd stated she is only interested in some type of stormwater drainage on
Congdon's property to stop the water from leaking onto her property.
D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
Mayor Cawley announced the vacancy on the Airport Board and encouraged the
public to apply to serve on Boards and Commissions.
4. Consent Agenda
ACTION: Item 14 was removed; Items 7, 9, and 20 were added. Motion carried to
approve the Consent Agenda as read. VOTE: Unanimous
*A. Consideration of approval of City Council Meeting Minutes — None
B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes
*1. Transit / Transportation Planning Committee — March 17, 2011
*2. Neighborhood Development Committee — April 6, 2011
*3. Council Economic Development Committee — April 6, 2011
*4. Gang Free Initiative Committee — April 7, 2011
5. Council Charter Revision Committee (verbal) report from April 12
• Consideration of Resolution calling for a Primary Ballot proposition regarding
proposed amendments to the City of Yakima Charter
City Attorney Cutter referred to the work by the Council committee to update the
City Charter and the ballot proposition that could be submitted for the August 16
regular municipal primary election. The Council Committee (Adkison, Edler and
Ettl) commented on the process and acknowledged citizens Bill Duerr and
Lawrence Breer who also were involved in the effort.
ACTION: Motion carried to adopt the Resolution. VOTE: Unanimous
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -51
ACTION: Council Committee Meeting Minutes were approved.
5. Audience Participation
• 4 of July Celebration Committee
Special request for financial and City service support for Yakima's 4 of July
Celebration
Jamie Stickel, representing the Yakima 4 of July Committee, requested $2,000 from the
City to help sponsor the upcoming celebration. City Manager Zais gave the history on
the how this event evolved after the citizens voted to ban fireworks. Discussion ensued
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on the funding request. Council Member Adkison asked for statistics on the decrease of
fires since the 4 of July celebration was first held.
ACTION: Motion carried to support the request for $2,000. VOTE: 4 -3, Edler, Ensey
and Lover voting no.
Mike Hunnel related his phone conversations with Mr. Allhouse from the City of
Shoreline regarding ADA compliance issues and submitted copies of emails and
application forms. Council Member Ettl will call Mr. Allhouse to discuss Mr. Hunnel's
issues.
Robbie Byrne was concerned that if the Council accepted a donated art piece, the
placement would be costly to the City. She questioned the appropriateness of the
recommended location for the art piece.
Kathleen Kinkead asked the Council to address the code that allows backyard poultry
within city limits. She stated she will be submitting a text amendment to the Planning
Commission on this issue.
7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. App al by Church on the Move regarding assessment of ctormwater user's fecs (quasi
judicial h aring) CANCELED — applicant has withdrawn appeal
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Yakima
Sunrise Rotary Club for a shelter at Franklin Park
ACTION: Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -52
8. Consideration of a Resolution to accept a bronze bust of Jose Maria Morelos; a gift from
the Mexican federal government in partnership with the City of Morelia, the Mexican
Consulate and the Yakima Morelia Sister City Organization
Michael Morales introduced the presentation of the gift. Jessica Moskwa, representing
the Morelia Sister City Association, spoke in support of the Council accepting the
donation and the placement of the bust in the recommended location on North 3rd Street.
Bob West stated he was not in support of the Council accepting the donation.
ACTION: Motion carried to adopt the Resolution. VOTE: 6 -1, Lover voting no
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -53
ACTION: Motion carried to accept the Art Commission's recommendation of the
location for the placement of the piece of art pending Traffic Engineering's approval.
VOTE: 4 -3, Cawley, Ettl and Lover voting no.
*9. Consideration of 2011 First Quarter Capital Improvement Projects Report
ACTION: Report was accepted.
*10. Consideration of the Yakima Police Department 2010 Annual Report
ACTION: Report was accepted.
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*11. Consideration of a Resolution adopting the 2010 Yakima County Multi- jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan
ACTION: Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -54
*12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an extension of the existing Inter-
governmental Local Agreement for Years 4 and 5 for stormwater permit compliance
activities with the Regional Stormwater Policy Group
ACTION: Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -55
*13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with OIC of
Washington for a grant for reimbursement of HOME Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) to continue work in developing in -fill housing
ACTION: Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -56
14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Rural Community
Development Resources (RCDR) in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds for technical assistance to microenterprise business for 2011
Michael Morales explained the Council Neighborhood Development Committee had
reviewed the contract and decided to forward it to the full Council without a funding
recommendation since the committee had discussed reducing the amount requested by
RCDR.
ACTION: Motion carried to adopt the Resolution. VOTE: 6 -1, Lover voting no
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -57
*15. Consideration of a Resolution modifying the City Treasurer's petty cash and change
funds
ACTION: Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -58
*16. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a revised interlocal jail agreement
with the City of Sunnyside
ACTION: Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -59
*17. Final Contract Payment for Belsaas & Smith Construction, Inc. — North 66 Avenue and
Summitview Avenue project (Standard Motion V -8 — Accept the project and approve the
final payment)
ACTION: The report was accepted and the final payment was approved.
*18. Set Date of Closed Record Public Hearing for May 3, 2011 for Apple Blossom Phase VII
preliminary long plat
ACTION: The closed record public hearing was set for May 3, 2011.
*19. Set Date of Public Meeting for May 3, 2011 to consider final plat approval for the Plat of
Mountain View Estates
ACTION: The public meeting was set for May 3, 2011.
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ORDINANCES
*20. Consideration of an Ordinance implementing the redirection of sales and use tax
currently collected by the state to the City of Yakima regarding the City's Local
Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT)
ACTION: Ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -17
*21. Consideration of an Ordinance to amend section 7.68.070 of the Yakima Municipal Code
for compliance with state laws and providing methods to monitor and respond to water
service cross - connection violations
ACTION: Ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -18
*22. Consideration of Legislation regarding the Engineering Division:
A. Resolution adopting the updated Procedures Manual for Construction of Public
Improvement Projects under Private Contracts
ACTION: Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -60
B. Ordinance establishing the rates to be charged to review and inspect public
improvement projects
ACTION: Ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -19
*23. Consideration of an Ordinance relating to limited commissions for Refuse Code Compliance
Officers
ACTION: Ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -20
24. Other Business
Michael Morales addressed Council's concerns about the 2005 Historic Preservation
Ordinance for individual properties and the guidelines for a district such as Barge -
Chestnut. He outlined six refinements Council could consider to the 2005 model
ordinance. Council requested this issue to be added to the May 17, 2011 Council
meeting agenda.
City Manager Zais informed Council that the Gang Free Initiative Committee has
scheduled a retreat in early May. Michael Morales advised that Council briefings from
GFI would be made on a quarterly basis.
Council Member Ensey advised that the Intergovernmental Committee has discussed
creating sub - committees to work on specific issues that required special attention and
may request other Council members to participate in some of these specialized
committees. He asked that this issue be added to the May 3, 2011 Council meeting
agenda.
Regarding the Fire Department 3 -month tiered response project, Council Member Edler
asked for the report that was to have been created some time ago from the doctor who
oversees emergency resources, cardiac responses, etc. Acting Chief Willson stated he
was not satisfied with the results of that project. Council Member Lover asked for a
written evaluation of the tiered response program.
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Council Member Edler stated we need a solution to our street problem. He does not
anticipate any federal or state funds will be available for streets and doesn't believe
creating LIDs are the answer.
Bill Duerr invited Council Members to the Barge- Chestnut board meeting on Thursday,
April 21 at 6 p.m. and asked them to discuss the issues of concern with members of the
board before revisiting the issue on May 17.
25. Adjournment — 8:22 p.m.
ACTION: Motion carried to adjourn. VOTE: Unanimous
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