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Roll Call
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Council
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
J U LY. 5, 2011
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YAKIMA CITY HALL
5:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
2. Executive Session
Prospective litigation
To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment
Executive session adjourned at 5:5 p.m.
6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING
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
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations — none
B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions
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2. Yakima Trolley presentation — Ken Johnson
Mr. Johnson thanked Dick Zais for his involvement with the Yakima trolleys over
the years and presented Mr. Zais with a model trolley in appreciation for his
service.
3. David Reepalog, representing Senator Maria Cantwell, read a letter on her
behalf congratulating Dick Zais.on his retirement.
4. Deputy Director of Finance and Budgeting Cindy Epperson read a letter from ,
State Auditor Brian Sontag congratulating Dick Zais on his retirement.
5. Special Recognition of retiring City Manager Dick Zais
➢ Proclamation of Commendation and Appreciation
■ The Council Members read a Proclamation of Commendation and
Appreciation for Dick Zais' service to the City. The Council
presented Mr. Zais with a service award and a watch.
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➢ Resolution designating the name of "Richard A. Zais Jr. Center for Law and
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Justice" as the name of the City of Yakima building at 200 South Third Street
in Yakima in honor and recognition of the outstanding service of City
Manager Dick Zais to the City of Yakima.
MOVED BY COFFEY SECONDED BY ENSEY TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
Following accolades by the City Council, motion carried by a unanimous roll call
vote. City Manager Zais then gave up his chair to Interim City Manager
Morales.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -104, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima,
Washington, designating the name of the "Richard A. Zais, Jr. Center for Law
and Justice" as the name of the City of Yakima building at 200 South Third
Street in Yakima, Washington, in honor and recognition of the outstanding
service.of City Manager Dick Zais to the City of Yakima.
C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests
1. Response to Tony Courcy regarding traffic volume information
Public Works Director Chris Waarvick reviewed the report provided to Council. In
response to Mr. Courcy's additional question, the lights at the cross walk on 4th
Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard are currently functioning.
2. Response to Lynne Kittelson regarding truck routes
Public Works Director Waarvick advised that establishing truck routes within the
city would require infrastructure improvements and enforcement. At this time,
neither is possible.
D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees -- None
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.
Items 6, 7, 8 and 20 were added to the consent agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. MOVED BY COFFEY AND
SECONDED ENSEY 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 City Council Meeting Minutes
• Special Meeting /Study Session— March 8, 2011
• Business Meeting — March 15, 2011
The minutes of the Special Meeting /Study Session on March 8 and the Business Meeting
on March 15, 2011 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
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B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes
9 Gang Free Initiative — June 2, 2011
• Economic Development Committee — June 14, 2011
• Public Safety Committee — June 15, 2011
• Boards and Commissions Nominating Committee — June 16, 2011
• Budget Committee — June 16, 2011
The Council Committee Meeting Minutes were approved.
5. Audience Participation
Lynne Kittelson complained that, due to recent graffiti on City buses, passengers are
now required to exit the bus at the transit station and not allowed to re -board until the
driver is ready to continue the route. Mayor Cawley assured her staff would look into the
matter and respond at a future Council meeting.
Deanna Pemberton — 3601 Fairbanks Avenue, asked Council whether they have
reviewed City employees' medical and dental benefits for the 2012 budget. Interim City
Manager Morales explained the structure of the board for the City's self- insured health
and benefit program and the review process the board undertakes for tracking expenses
and considering cost - containment measures.
Mike Hunnel — 1502 S. 18th Avenue, was concerned about public safety officers multi-
tasking and using cell phones without a hands -free device while on patrol. Several
Council members explained the extensive training officers receive in order to multi -task
safely.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*6. Accepting public input and consideration of a Resolution adopting the 2010 Water
System Plan Update
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -105, A RESOLUTION adopting the 2010 the Water System
Plan Update with its Appendices for the City of Yakima, Washington.
*7. Update of the Multi -year Irrigation System Rebuild Project
*8. Consideration of a Resolution approving the Maple Street Incinerator designation
as a historic property and placement on the Yakima Register of Historic Places
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -106, A RESOLUTION relating to historic preservation;
Adding the City of Yakima Maple Street Incinerator, a property designated by the
Yakima Historic Preservation Commission under.Chapter 11.62 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code, to the Yakima Register of Historic Places; and imposing controls upon
construction, renovation and /or repair thereof.
*9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Mercer
® Group, Inc. to provide recruitment services for the position of Chief of Police
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -107, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Yakima and The
Mercer Group, Inc. for executive recruitment services for the position of Chief of Police
of the City of Yakima.
*10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land
Management, for implementation of the Cowiche Mill Post -fire Emergency
Stabilization and Rehabilitation on City -owned parcels that were purchased for
the William O. Douglas Trail
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -108, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon/Washington, Spokane District (BLM)
to allow implementation of the Cowiche Mill Post -Fire Emergency Stabilization and
Rehabilitation Plan (ESR Plan) on City -owned parcels (171310 -43003 and 171310-
34001) that were purchased for the William O. Douglas Trail. This resolution will also
authorize the City Manager to execute other contracts and agreements required for
maintenance and other needs on these properties.
*11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an easement to Yakima
County for improvements to the Yakima County Courthouse
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -109, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Easement to Yakima County authorizing construction, use and maintenance
of improvements to the Yakima Countx Courthouse within the right of way of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between 1 s Street and 2 I Street within the City of Yakima,
and authorizing delivery and recording thereof.
*12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement to
fund a portion of Yakima Transit's vanpool program
RESOLUTION NO. R -2011 -110, A RESOLUTION adopting a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement to fund a portion of Yakima Transit's
vanpool program.
*13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of the two -year temporary
staffing services agreement with Entrust
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -111, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute the two -year Temporary Staffing Services
Agreement with Entrust, a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation employment service.
*14. Consideration of a license agreement with the North Front Street Improvement
Association for primary use of the street banner poles on North Front Street
*15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Department of Community and
Economic Development to submit to the Washington State Department of Ecology
a Shorelines Master Program grant application in the amount of $40,000
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -112, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Department of
Community and Economic Development to submit to the Washington State Department
of Ecology a Shorelines Master Program grant application in the amount of $40,000.
*16. Consideration or a Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Apple Blossom
Phase VII
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -113, A RESOLUTION approving a preliminary long plat,
subject to certain conditions, for a three (3) lot subdivision know as Apple Blossom
Phase VII to be located in the vicinity of 2140 South 64th Avenue, Yakima, Washington.
*17. Consideration of a Resolution amending the Capitol Theatre Operating Agreement
for the purpose of correcting the legal description of the property
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -114, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Capitol Theatre
Operating Agreement for the purpose of correcting the property description.
*18. Consideration of A resolution authorizing execution of a public defender
agreement with Richard Gilliland, Attorney at Law
A RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -115, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute the Public Defender Agreement with Richard
Gilliland.
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*19. Set date of public hearings for July 19 and August 2, 2011 to consider
amendments to the City of Yakima 2011 Annual Action Plan regarding the
reduction of CDBG and HOME program funding
July 19 and August 2, 2011 were set as dates of public hearings to consider
amendments to the City of Yakima 2011 Annual Action Plan regarding the reduction of
CDBG and HOME program funding
ORDINANCES
*20. Consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 11.62 of the Yakima Municipal
Code pertaining to historic. preservation
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -28, AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation, amending
Chapter 11.62 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding historic preservation of
buildings, sites and historic districts
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21. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code,
repealing section of Chapter 6.48 and Chapter 6.04 to adopt the equivalent and /or
similar Revised Code of Washington statutes relating to public safety
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -29, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety; amending the
City of Yakima Municipal Code, repealing certain sections of Chapter 6.48 and a certain
section of Chapter 6.04 for the purpose of adopting the equivalent and /or similar
Revised Code of Washington statutes: obstructing a law enforcement officer, resisting
arrest, escape in the third degree, making a false or misleading statement to a public
servant, and false reporting; re= codifying and amending Section 6.04.325; adopting
Revised Code of Washington statute relating to refusing to summon aid for a peace
officer; and changing the title of Chapter 6.48 to reflect the new contents.
*22. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2011 Budget and making
appropriations in the 477 - Domestic Water Improvement fund to repair a broken
water main
An Ordinance amending the 2011 budget and appropriating funds to repair a broken
water main, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for
a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -30, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2011 budget for the City of
Yakima; and making appropriations of $200,000 within the 477 — Water Improvement
Fund for expenditure during 2011 to repair a broken water main.
23. Other Business
Update on City Manager search process
Colin Baenziger advised he would forward three candidates to the Council for
consideration and outlined the next steps in the city manager interview process to
take place on July 12 and 13.
CAWLEY MOVED AND ADKISON SECONDED TO ACCEPT MR. BAENZIGERS
REPORT AND DIRECT MR. BAENZ/GER TO CARRY OUT THE ACTION
BASED ON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CANDIDATES THAT COUNCIL
APPROVES. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Council Member. Edler asked if he could make a presentation to the City Council at the
next meeting regarding a streets bond. Council agreed to his request.
Interim City Manager Morales advised that the Chamber of Commerce has requested
Council members to give a short presentation at the July 11`h Membership Luncheon on
the status of the City Manager search as well as their projections for the future of
Yakima in 2012. He also referenced the recent letter to the editor in the Yakima Herald -
Republic regarding electronic bill paying. Efforts will be made to contact this citizen and
provide an update on the status of this system.
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24. Adjournment
MOVED BY ENSEY SECONDED BY EDLER TO ADJOURN. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
ATTEST:
UI FY CLERK MICAH CAWLEY, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Sonya Claar Tee. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the
City Clerk's Office
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