HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/2012 04Ai Draft Minutes 06-19-2012 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
June 19, 2012
Council Chambers -- City Hall
1:30 p.m. Executive Session; 2 p.m. Business Meeting; 3 p.m. Public
Hearings
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council
Members Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl (arrived at 1:40)
Absent: Bill Lover
2. Executive Session regarding prospective litigation and collective bargaining
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 1.56 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council
Members Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover (arrived at 2:23 p.m.)
Staff: Interim City Manager Morales, City Attorney Cutter and Acting City Clerk Kloster
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
None
B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions
Yakima.Firefighters Receive County EMS Awards
Fire Chief Dave Willson introduced Candace Hamilton from Yakima County Office of Emergency
Management. She briefed council on the details of the competition, sponsored by AMR
Ambulance, Yakima Regional Medical Center and Yakima Memorial Hospital, in which several
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City of Yakima firefighters were involved. Winners of the event were firefighters Jeremiah Stilley,
Travis Hellewell and Beau Watson. Other Yakima firefighters were recognized for cardiac arrest
saves in the field in 2011.
ii. Proclamation of appreciation and recognition of Interim City Manager Michael
Morales.
Mayor Cawley read a proclamation of appreciation for Interim City Manager Michael Morales
who will be resigning at the end of June. He received a City watch and his 15 -year Service
Award. He thanked the City Council, community members, co- workers and friends for their
support.
C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests
None
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 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: Approve, Moved by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Seconded by Council Member
Rick Ensey Approved 6 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey, , Ettl . Council Members Absent: Lover.
A. Consideration of approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
None
B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes
None
C. 1 st Quarter 2012 Revenue and Expenditure Report
The report was accepted.
D. Set Date of July 17, 2012 for an open record public hearing to consider the Hearing
Examiner's Recommendation on a petition from Yakima Valley Community College to
vacate a portion of S 15th Ave between Prasch Ave & Nob Hill Blvd.
July 17, 2012 was set as the date of an open record public hearing to consider the Hearing
Examiner's Recommendation on a petition from Yakima Valley Community College to vacate a
portion of S 15th Ave between Prasch Ave & Nob Hill Blvd.
E. Set date of July 17, 2012 for an open record public hearing on three partial street vacations
near Davis High School submitted by the Yakima School District.
July 17, 2012 was set as the date of an open record public hearing on three partial street
vacations near Davis High School.
F. Ordinance relating to Licenses and Business Regulations; adopting the Revised Code of
Washington Statutes regulating Secondhand Precious Metal Dealers; allowing for local
prosecution of violations; and adding a new Chapter to Title 5 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code entitled, "Secondhand Precious Metal Dealers."
ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -19, AN ORDINANCE relating to Licenses and Business Regulations;
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adopting the Revised Code of Washington Statutes regulating Secondhand Precious Metal
Dealers; allowing for local prosecution of violations; and adding a new Chapter to Title 5 of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code entitled, "Secondhand Precious Metal Dealers."
G. Ordinance Amending the 2012 Budget and making Appropriations in General Fund (first
reading - -no action required at this meeting; second reading scheduled for July 2, 2012)
An Ordinance amending the 2011 budget and appropriating funds of $171,750 in Fund 000 -
General Fund expenditure during 2012 to provide for additional costs for various purposes, was
read by title only, and laid on the table until July 2, 2012 for a second reading.
H. Resolution authorizing contract with HDR, Consulting Engineers, in the amount not to
exceed $175,000 for the development and implementation of an Asset Management
Software Program for the Water /Irrigation and Wastewater Divisions
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012-75, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with HDR, Consulting Engineers, in the amount not to exceed $175,000 for the
development and implementation of an Asset Management Software Program for the
Water /Irrigation and Wastewater Divisions.
I. Resolution authorizing collaboration with the Yakima County Drug Court Program by
allowing Drug Court Program participant volunteers to perform community service hours as
organized by the Office of Neighborhood Development Services.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -76, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Office of Neighborhood
Development Services to collaborate with the Yakima County Drug Court Program by allowing
Drug Court Program participant volunteers to perform community service hours as organized by
the City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services.
J. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with PLSA Engineering and
Surveying, in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for engineering services required to prepare
an existing right -of -way base map and mark the existing right -of -way lines along River
Road between 6th Avenue and 16th Avenue and authorize the City Manager to execute
other contracts and agreements required for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -77, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with PLSA Engineering and Surveying, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000, for engineering services required to prepare an existing right of way base map
and mark the existing right of way lines along River Road between 6th Avenue and 16th
Avenue This resolution also authorizes the City Manager to execute other contracts and
agreements required for this project.
K. Resolution declaring oversized Yakima Valley Trolley (YVT) rail switch points as surplus
and authorizing donation of the switch points to the Inland NW Rail Museum in Spokane
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -78, A RESOLUTION declaring oversized Yakima Valley Trolley
(YVT) rail switch points as surplus and authorizing donation of the switch points to the Inland NW
Rail Museum in Spokane
5. Audience Participation
Jack McEntire , 240 Frosty Lane, Selah, gave a presentation on his art. He is known for his
monumental stone sculptures specializing in northwest themes and expressed his desire to
create something for Yakima to benefit tourism and to enhance the quality of life in this
area. Mayor Cawley suggested that he contact the Arts Commission.
Robert Owen, 614 N. 3rd St., Yakima, offered best wishes to Michael Morales. He stated he will
cut his utility usage by 6% to offset the recently approved utility tax increase. He stated
complaints with refuse collection and other dissatisfaction with City services.
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Bill Duerr, 3206 Yakima Avenue, Yakima, requested a 6 -month report from the Fire Department
regarding brown -outs and response times. He emphasized more funding is needed for fire
protection. He also suggested the Council revisit the Code of Ethics and questioned whether all
Council members have signed it; Interim City Manager Morales responded all of them have done
so. He encouraged the Council to create an independent commission to address concerns and
report to the full council for legislative decisions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing and Resolution declaring surplus a 5.72 -acre parcel owned by the City of Yakima,
located in Terrace Heights Yakima, Washington, and authorizing disposal of said surplus
property
Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown summarized the resolution. Mayor Cawley opened
and closed the public hearing as no one came forward to speak. The City Clerk read the
resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -79, A RESOLUTION declaring surplus a 5.72 -acre parcel owned by
the City of Yakima, located in Terrace Heights Yakima, Washington, and authorizing disposal of
said surplus property.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Seconded by Council Member
Rick Ensey. Approved 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey,
Ensey , Ettl , Lover .
7: Public Hearing and consideration of a Resolution to amend the City of Yakima 2012 Annual
Action Plan regarding the reduction of CDBG & HOME program funding.
Archie Mathews reviewed the resolution and clarified that at the time the estimated expenditure
draft was done, they did not have an official community -based development certification by OIC
of Washington. We now have that certification so automatically the amount reverts back to the
$75,000 contract that the City currently has with OIC.
Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing as no one came forward to speak. The City
Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -80, A RESOLUTION to amend the City of Yakima 2012 Annual
Action plan regarding the reduction of CDBG and HOME program funding
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Approved 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley, Coffey , Ensey,
Ettl , Lover .
8. Public Hearing and consideration of Resolution to amend the 2012 - 2017 Six -year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Senior Engineer Bob Desgrosellier reviewed the project amendments. Mayor Cawley opened
and closed the public hearing as no one came forward to speak. The City Clerk read the
resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -81, A RESOLUTION to amend the Six -year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2012 through 2017 to include projects affecting the
City's Transportation Plan.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant Mayor
Maureen Adkison. Approved 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley ,
Coffey, Ensey , Ettl , Lover.
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9. Public Hearing and consideration of Resolution for: A) Adoption of the Six -year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the years 2013 to 2018, and to amend the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan; and B) Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital
Facilities Element.
Senior Engineer Bob Desgrosellier reviewed the five projects that have been added to the six -
year TIP. Council Member Ettl asked what is included in a safety improvement corridor. Mr.
Desgrosellier responded it could address signal changes, ADA ramps, sidewalk deficiencies
etc. Council Member Lover asked if there was any advantage to Transit submitting their projects
on their own. Mr. Desgrosellier stated they currently submit their projects on their own through
COG and then they are submitted to the state DOT.
Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public hearing as no one came forward to speak The City
Clerk read the resolutions by title.
A.) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -82, A RESOLUTION adopting the Six -Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the period of 2013 through 2018 for the construction of streets and
arterials streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
B.) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -83, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six -year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2013 through 2018.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Council Member Kathy
Coffey. Approved 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley , Coffey , Ensey ,
Ettl , Lover .
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
10. Report regarding 2012 Police Officer Hiring Update
Chief Rizzi briefed Council on the hiring status of police officers. He stated that of the twelve
officers authorized by Council, five entry-level candidates are at the academy and one lateral
candidate is currently working. The remaining six candidates are still in the hiring
process. Council Member Ettl asked whether it would be possible to have ten officers through the
academy by the end of the year. Chief Rizzi said it would be possible, but he wants to make sure
we get the highest quality of candidates through the hiring process which tends to take time.
11. Gang Free Initiative Report
Police Lt. Mike Merryman and Steve Magallan,Magallan Consultancy, LLC, briefed Council on
the Gang Free Initiative report. Mr. Magallan stated the focus has shifted from comprehensive
strategic planning to organizational development and plan implementation. He outlined the four
core components of the Community Action Plan. Lt. Merryman introduced Tina Wilson, the
project manager for the third component. Council Members Ettl and Coffey and Assistant Mayor
Adkison commented favorably on the direction the GFI is heading.
12. Resolution authorizing 2013 Yakima County Jail Contract
Interim City Manager Morales briefed Council on the jail contract and stated the City has been
able to obtain a contract with no rate increase. A jail analysis will be conducted that will provide
comprehensive information.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -84, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of
Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with Yakima County, Washington for the
provision of jail services.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by Assistant -Mayor
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Maureen Adkison. Approved 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley,
Coffey, Ensey, , Ettl , Lover.
13. Resolutions authorizing agreements with Block by Block (A) for the DYBID Safety Ambassador,
Cleaning, and Landscape Maintenance Services, and (B) to Manage and Enforce parking in the
downtown public lots.
Public Works Director Chris Waarvick briefed Council on the agreements. A highly qualified
group of individuals reviewed the request for proposals and made recommendations to the City
Manager. In response to Council Member Lover's question as to whether the contractor would be
on site, Public Works Director Waarvick advised that Mr. Hawkins would be in Yakima
periodically throughout the year.
The City Clerk read the resolutions by title
A.) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -85, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of
Yakima to execute all applicable contracts to engage Block by Block as the Safety Ambassador,
Cleaning, and Landscape Maintenance Services Contractor. Bristol moved and Adkison
seconded to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by 6 -1 vote; Lover voting no
B.) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -86, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of
Yakima to execute all applicable contracts to engage Block by Block for Parking Management
and Enforcement Services. Adkison moved Bristol seconded to adopt the resolution.
Motion carries by unanimous roll call vote
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Sara Bristol, Seconded by Assistant Mayor
Maureen Adkison. Approved 6 -1. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol, Cawley,
Coffey, Ensey, , Ettl . Council Members voting Nay: Lover.
14. Resolution authorizing the execution of the 2012 -2013 collective bargaining agreement with the
Yakima Police Patrolman's Association (YPPA).
Interim City Manager Michael Morales briefed Council on the YPPA contract renegotiations. He
detailed the reductions that were made and the elimination of special pay provisions. Council
thanked Mr. Morales for his efforts in renegotiations that resulted in an equitable outcome.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -87, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013 with the
Yakima Police Patrolmans Association (YPPA) representing the Yakima Police Officers and
Sergeants bargaining unit.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Maureen
Adkison Approved 5 -2. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol , Cawley, Coffey , Ettl
Council Members voting Nay: Ensey, , Lover.
15. Other Business
Carol Skolrud, 7 N. 91 st Avenue, Yakima, addressed Council on the need for a sidewalk on 88th
and Summitview for the safety of pedestrians in this area. Council agreed this is a priority but
due to a lack of funds from the West Valley School District and the City, they would need to
obtain a grant or the neighbors could enter into an LID (Local Improvement District) to fix the
problem. Chief Engineer Brett Sheffield advised that he understands the West Valley School
District anticipates including funding in their 2013 budget. He advised Council that a sidewalk
grant has been submitted. Engineering will review possible solutions to temporarily address the
concerns.
A. Consideration of changing time of August 7, 2012 Council meeting from 6 p.m to 2 p.m.
due to conflict with National Night Out Activities.
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Adkison moved and Ensey seconded to move the August 7 meeting from 6 p.m. to 2 p.m. to
accommodate National Night Out Activities.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Seconded by Council Member
Rick Ensey. Approved 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey , Ettl , Lover .
B. Communications and Technology Manager Wayne Wantland memorandum regarding
Public Safety Communication Needs.
Interim City Manager Morales explained the memo distributed at the meeting from
Communications and Technology Manager Wayne Wantland regarding public safety
communication equipment needs. He anticipated there may be funds from the 6% utility tax
increase implemented to fund additional police officers, due to the hiring process delay, that
could be used for replacing outdated equipment.
Ettl moved and Ensey seconded to allocate the savings from the officers that will not be hired by
the end of the year for replacing /upgrading equipment for consideration at the July 2, 2012
meeting. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Dave Ettl, Seconded by Council Member Rick
Ensey. Carried 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison, Bristol, Cawley, Coffey, Ensey,
Ettl , Lover.
16. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 to the next meeting, a Council Study Session on June 26, 2012 at
10 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Rick Ensey, Seconded by.Assistant Mayor Maureen
Adkison. Approved 7 -0. Council Members voting Aye: Adkison , Bristol, Cawley, Coffey,
Ensey , Ettl , Lover .
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK:
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
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MAYOR
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