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❑ 10-01-13 minutes
Approval of the minutes from the October 1 and 15, 2013 City
Council Business meetings and October 8, 21 and 24, 2013
Study Sessions.
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
October 1 2013
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting - MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Procl
Mayor Cawl procla -d tobe 13 - = R Yakima Mo and Kim Hixson,
Yakima Vali ccepte• a oclamation.
ii. Filipino -American History Month
Mayor Cawley proclaimed October 2013 as Filipino -American History Month and Ray Pascua
accepted the proclamation and invited Council to attend their harvest dinner on October 27 at
the Filipino Hall in Wapato.
B. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
i. Recognition of retiring police employee Steve Finch.
Chief Rizzi introduced and recognized Lt. Steve Finch on his retirement after 27 years of service
to the citizens of Yakima. Mr. Finch thanked his family and stated it has been an honor working
with the dedicated men and women at the Yakima Police Department.
ii. Recognition of Solid Waste Employee John Callahan for 30 Years of Service to the
City of Yakima.
Refuse Manager Zammarchi and Solid Waste Supervisor Layman recognized John Callahan for
30 years of service to the City of Yakima. Mr. Callahan thanked his family and stated he works
with a great bunch of guys serving a wonderful community.
4. Council Reports
A. Consideration of proposed 2014 state legislative and administrative priorities and
proposed 2014 federal legislative and administrative priorities
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the report. Lover asked to remove the reference to
the 9-12 cent gas tax and leave the support for a revenue package. The amendment was
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approved by Council consensus.
Moved by Ensey seconded by Adkison to approve the 2014 State Legislative and
Administrative Priorities as amended. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Council Member Lover indicated he wrote a memo for Council consideration regarding sending
out a statement of "No on Initiative 522." Council Member Coffey stated she understands there
is a Council policy on supporting political initiatives and suggested discussing this in more depth
at the Council Study Session next week, which was approved by Council consensus.
5. 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. The following items
were added to the consent agenda:
Resolution authorizing a ten-year agreement with the Yakima Valley Convention and Visitors
Bureau to use the City's Waste Water Facility for the Pirate Plunder Adventure Race.
Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all applicable contracts for the replacement of the chlorine generation cell in the
Chlorine Generator at the Water Treatment Plant.
Ordinance Adopting a new Section 15.09.210 - Special Requirements for Retaining Walls.
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 direc
Moved by a. The motion carried
by unanimo
A. Set d. n re rd public-- ing on • .LU- 15, 2013, foroption of the
Ahtanum-Wide Hollow Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan.
October 15, 2013 was set as the date for an open record public hearing to consider the adoption
of the Ahtanum-Wide Hollow Flood Hazard Management Plan.
B. Set date for closed record public hearing on November 5, 2013 regarding consideration of
the City of Yakima's Shoreline Master Program Update.
This item was corrected to reference an "open" public record meeting. November 5, 2013 was
set as the date of an open record public hearing to consider the City of Yakima Planning
Commission's recommendation regarding an amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code and
Comprehensive Plan, both adopting and updating the City of Yakima's Shoreline Master
Program.
C. Final Contract Payment for TTC Construction, LLC - WW2358 Tieton Drive Sanitary
Sewer Replacement (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve the final
payment)
Approved.
D. Final Contract Payment for Picattti Brothers, Inc. - WA2350 Kissel Well Repair (Standard
Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve the final payment)
Approved.
E. Resolution authorizing Information Technology Services Agreement with the City of
Selah.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-124, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and
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City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Information Technology Services Agreement with
the City of Selah.
F. Resolution authorizing a ten year agreement with the Yakima Valley Visitors &
Convention Bureau to use the City's Wastewater Facility for the Pirate Plunder Adventure
Race
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-125, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's execution of a
license agreement between the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau (YWCB) and
City of Yakima to allow the YCCVB to improve and use a portion of the City owned Waste Water
Treatment Facility for the Pirate Plunder Adventure Race.
G. Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all applicable contracts for the replacement of the chlorine generation cell in the
Chlorine Generator at the Water Treatment Plant
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-126, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and
authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable contracts for the replacement of the
chlorine generation cell in the Chlorine Generator at the Water Treatment Plant.
H. Ordinance Adopting a new Section 15.09.210 - Special Requirements for Retaining
Walls.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-045, AN ORDINANCE relating to retaining walls; amending Chapter
15.02 of the Yakima Municipal Code to add a new definition of "retaining wall" to section
15.02.020; amending Chapter 15.09 of the Yakima Municipal Code to add new section
15.09.210 providing special requirements for retaining walls.
6. Audience P on
Tony Sando
Eastman.
PUBLIC HE
arket Manager Don
7. Public Hearing to consider ordinance extending moratorium pertaining to billboards and
adopting findings of fact in support thereof.
Community Development Director Osguthorpe briefed Council on the issue and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing.
Peter Grover, not a City resident, spoke against extending the moratorium. He works in the
billboard industry and does not see this as an issue for Yakima; however, he believes the codes
should be adjusted regarding digital signs.
Ben Shovel, not a City resident, spoke as Chair of the City of Yakima Planning Commission in
favor of extending the moratorium in order for the Planning Commission to complete their work
on this issue before sending it to the City Council.
David Servine, City resident, spoke on behalf of the on -premise sign industry, not the billboard
industry. He stated the on -premise sign industry is gearing up for digital signs as it is the wave of
the future. He would like to make sure the Council is looking at this as two different issues. He
spoke against extending the moratorium.
Rob LaGrone, not a City resident, spoke against extending the moratorium.
Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. After
Council discussion,
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Ettl moved and Bristol seconded to extend the moratorium to April 1, 2014. The motion
carried by a 4-3 roll call vote with Cawley, Lover and Ettl voting no; however, City Attorney
Cutter noted without a unanimous vote, this will not be an emergency ordinance with an
immediate effective date, instead it will be effective 30 days from the publication date.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-046, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima renewing and extending
moratorium regarding billboards and certain digital signs adopted April 2, 2013 pursuant to
Ordinance No. 2013-13, for a period of six months, through midnight of April 1, 2014, adopting
findings of fact in support of such renewal and extension and affirming moratorium through April
1, 2014; declaring an emergency in the passage of this ordinance and providing immediate
effective date upon unanimous vote of approval by the City Council.
Ettl moved and Bristol seconded to add to the moratorium just adopted to include all
digital signs with a moratorium end date of April 1, 2014. The motion carried by a 4-3 roll
call vote with Ensey, Lover and Cawley voting no; however, City Attorney Cutter noted without a
unanimous vote, this will not be an emergency ordinance with an immediate effective date,
instead it will be effective 30 days from the publication date.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-047, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; adopting an
immediate moratorium on the acceptance of applications for the installation, erection,
construction, replacement, modification, or improvement of digital signs 72 square feet or less in
size using changing electronic, digital, or changeable message copy, in all zoning districts; such
moratorium to be effective for six months, through April 1, 2014; exempting from such
moratorium vested applications for digital sign installation or relocation permits, and applications
for repair of existing digital signs for purposes or implementation of safety improvements
mandated by state or federal standards; and setting October 15, 2013 as the date for the public
hearing on t - ium
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Kevin Futrell, Transit Project Planner, briefed Council on the Transit Development Plan.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-127, A RESOLUTION concerning Transit Services for the City of
Yakima; submitting the City of Yakima Transit Development Plan for 2013-2018 and the Yakima
Transit 2012 Annual Report for the City Council's consideration and adoption.
Moved by Coffey seconded by Ensey to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
9. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to revise Yakima Transit Service Route 1 and to
eliminate Yakima Transit Service Route 8.
City Manager O'Rourke stated they are headed towards a future budget deficit in the Transit
Division if they don't live within their means. Acting Public Works Director Schafer stated they
have conducted an extensive analysis of various alternatives, and they recommend the revision
of Yakima Transit Service Route 1 and the elimination of Yakima Transit Service Route 8 as this
is in the best interest of the City for increasing ridership; saving the City approximately $300,820
per year. Transit Manager Mehin noted we need to streamline our system in order to avoid what
has happened throughout the state with other transit systems.
The following City residents spoke against the route changes: Carole Skolrud, Elliott Manning,
Barbara Tate, Royal Schoen, Robert Strader, Jason Owen, Judy Hawk, and Ryan Van Keulen.
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After Council discussion,
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to defer this item until the City Council has had a
study session on the issue to discuss where they want to go with the Transit system. The
motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote, Ettl voting no.
10. Other Business
None.
11. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. to a Council Study Session on October 8, 2013 at 10
a.m. in the Council Chambers.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
October 8 2013
City Hall -- Council Chambers
10 a.m. Study Session regarding 1) Panhandling and Homelessness 2) Marijuana Regulations
and Requirements 3) Discussion on 1-522 -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Information regarding Homelessness
Mayor Cawle stated they were all there to discuss homelessness in Yakima and asked Rick
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Pastor Dave Hanson, Executive Director of Sunrise Outreach, stated they are a Christian based
non-profit community organization, which started about five years ago. They focus on basic
needs --housing the homeless and feeding the hungry. Their strategy is to help the community
see the problem.
Joe Willis, Executive Director of Rod's House, stated they work with homeless kids ages 14-21.
Their focus is to help kids move forward. They work on skills for youth, getting kids back to
school, assisting them with finding jobs and helping to coach them along the way. He noted they
assist 15-30 homeless youth a day, feed them a hot meal, provide laundry facilities and try to
help them move forward.
Erin Black is with the YWCA, which has been in our community since 1909. Their role
is always evolving and ever-changing. They provide emergency housing, particularly in domestic
violence situations, but also for substance abuse and poverty issues. They have been
successful in partnering with other agencies, which creates a higher impact. Ms. Black is also
the Chair of the Homeless Network of Yakima, which represents over 40 agencies in our valley.
Beth Danhardt, with Triumph Treatment Center, which has been around since 1961 and slowly
grown as an outpatient treatment center, stated they have developed specialized programs for
women and children and are the 3rd largest provider in the state. One of their biggest areas of
impact is on pregnant and parenting programs. Additionally, they offer various housing options,
mostly for people in recovery, some for families and individuals. They started a housing
program for individuals living in alleys, which houses seven people. It is not a clean and sober
house; however, they can only drink in their bedrooms. Triumph Treatment Center handles the
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whole continuum from drug users to clean and sober. Ms. Danhardt agreed it is a very complex
issue.
Mayor Cawley asked whether people are using the services over and over and not making an
effort for themselves.
Mr. Phillips responded that they have over 150 men in the system, and over 80% of the men
were able to find work in the fields. However, often they can't find consistent work and
without family support, it is a tough situation. He added that a lot of people don't want to be
"tagged" as "one of those people" and yet they need some services.
Council Member Coffey mentioned that when she went on a ride -a -long with a Police Officer,
she noticed a majority of the calls were drunk and disorderly or were about mental health
issues. Council Member Ettl asked how far should government be involved?
Mr. Phillips responded that they are far from the problems that Detroit is experiencing. In the
1990's they helped 2500 individuals in a year. In 2000, they were down to about 2000 and
currently they are down to 1270; however, this will jump up in the winter. With all the efforts
being put forward, he feels they are making progress. He stated he doesn't see the City
government involved in providing homeless care, and suggests we let it take place in the
community and support those agencies that are doing it. Look at practical ways of assisting,
such as utility bills or dump fees, which will allow citizens to do more for themselves. He
believes we have a very generous caring community.
Council Member Coffey stated she has enjoyed learning more about this topic and suggested
meeting in smaller committees to have more discussion.
3. Discussion re
City Manage e proposed adoption
of the law, th ity ne to vie r cur Si e the use of ijuana is still
prohibited by - • - - .w, is po i. a hug o m and the Ci needs to decide how
to move forty.. - there a grey - in the zo g dinance.
Assistant City Attorney Kunkler stated there are three general options which are: 1) stay the
course and maintain status quo; 2) amend the current code to ban production, processing and
retailing of recreational marijuana; and 3) develop and adopt land use (zoning) controls for
production, processing and retailing of recreational marijuana and/or medical marijuana. The
Attorney General's decision on August 29 was a watershed for many cities. If the City takes a
'just say no" option, he believes there is significant risk of litigation.
Council Member Lover asked whether it could be regulated to only sell it in places where they
sell liquor. Mr. Kunkler feels that may not be appropriate but can answer with further research.
After further Council discussion,
Ensey moved and Lover seconded to maintain the "Status Quo" on this issue. The motion
failed by a 4-3 roll call vote with Cawley, Adkison, Bristol and Coffey voting no.
Cawley moved and Bristol seconded to enact a 6 month emergency moratorium to allow
time to regulate retailing of recreational marijuana. The motion carried by a 4-3 roll call
vote with Ensey, Ettl and Lover voting no; however, because the vote was not unanimous,
this motion fails.
Cawley moved and Bristol seconded to enact a 6 month moratorium to allow time to
regulate retailing of recreational marijuana. The motion carried by a 4-3 roll call vote with
Ensey, Ettl and Lover voting no. This is not an emergency but will be in effect 30 days after the
ordinance publication date.
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Assistant City Attorney Kunkler stated they will have a public hearing on the moratorium at the
November 5, 2013 Council Business meeting.
4. Discussion regarding "No on 1-522"
Council Member Lover withdrew his request on this issue after reading the Council policy on
political initiatives.
5. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn. The motion carried by a unanimous voice
vote. The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. to the next Council Business meeting on October 15,
2013 at 6 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
October 15 2013
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Council Business Meeting; 7 p.m. Public Hearings -- MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
Absent: Council Member Rick Ensey (excused)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Disc
A. Procl
Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Erin Black, from the YWCA, accepted and thanked
Council for the proclamation.
B. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
i. Recognize Irrigation Employees Alvie Maxey and Joey Wallberg
Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown recognized employees Alvie Maxey and Joey
Wallberg for exceptional customer service. Mayor Cawley presented each employee with a City
apple award. Council Member Coffey shared her personal experience with an irrigation issue, in
which staff was very professional, helpful and polite.
4. Council Reports
A. Public Safety Committee Minutes 8-23-13
Adkison moved and Coffey seconded to approve the minutes. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Ensey absent).
5. 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. The following item
was removed from the consent agenda.
5E. Resolution authorizing a Cooperative Service Agreement between the USDA and the City
for Wildlife Services.
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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.)
Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Ensey absent).
A. Set date for a public hearing on November 5, 2013 regarding an amendment to YMC Title
15 regarding regulation of communication towers.
November 5, 2013 was set as the date for a public hearing to consider the City of Yakima
Planning Commission's recommendation regarding an amendment to the Yakima Municipal
Code Title 15 pertaining to the regulation of communication towers.
B. Set Date of November 5, 2013 for a Public Hearing Regarding the Yakima Downtown
Master Plan Report.
November 5, 2013 was set as the date of a public hearing regarding the Yakima Downtown
Master Plan Report.
C. 3rd Quarter 2013 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 3rd Quarter
2013 claims activity.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-128, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 3rd Quarter 2013
Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
D. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Professional Credit Services for debt collection
servic
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E. Resol - - - . orizi - the Cit - : kima to articipating pic agency with the
National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA).
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-130, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to take such actions as are necessary to register the City of Yakima as a
participating public agency with the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA).
F. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Huibregtse, Louman
Associates, INC (HLA) in the amount not to exceed $90,900 to provide Engineering
Services for the rehabilitation of the existing 8 -inch sewer line.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-131, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to execute an
agreement between Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. (HLA) and City of Yakima for
engineering services.
G. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section
2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-049, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective November 10, 2013;
and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
6. Audience Participation
Ola Vestad, City resident, stated he is the Manager of the Yakima Air Park and would like to
discuss expanding their facilities with the City, as their facility has great opportunities. He invited
Council and staff to a breakfast on Saturday, October 19th from 8 -noon at the Air Park.
Candie Turner, City resident, expressed her thanks the City of Yakima for fixing the streets.
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Joe Mann, City resident, thanked Council and City Staff for assistance with the Sunfair Parade. It
was a great turnout with fantastic weather.
Lynne Kittleson, City resident, recently drove down N. 1st St. and commended the City for their
clean-up efforts on this section of Yakima.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public Meeting to consider citizen comments on the proposed 2014 Annual Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Fund Programs.
Office of Neighborhood Development Manager Matthews briefed Council on the item and stated
other than the public hearing, no action is required on this item today.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
8. Public Hearing and resolution adopting findings of fact affirming moratorium regarding digital
signs up to 72 square feet in size as implemented pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-047.
Community Development Director Steve Osguthorpe briefed the Council on this issue.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
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or implementation of safety improvements mandated by state or federal standards; and setting
October 15, 2013 as the date for the public hearing on the moratorium; and authorizing the City
Manager to study and develop appropriate comprehensive land use, licensing or registration
regulations addressing such issues for consideration by the City Council.
Bristol moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Ensey absent).
9. Open record public hearing for consideration of the Ahtanum-Wide Hollow Comprehensive
Flood Hazard Management Plan.
City of Yakima Supervising Planner Peters and Terry Keenhan from Yakima County Water
Resources Division briefed Council on the issue.
Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-133, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, Washington adopting the
Ahtanum-Wide Hollow Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan.
Adkison moved and Lover seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Ensey absent).
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
10. Resolution authorizing a Cooperative Service Agreement between the USDA and the City for
Wildlife Services.
Airport Manager Peterson briefed Council on the agreement.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-134, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to execute and
administer a Cooperative Service Agreement between United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) and City of Yakima for control of rodents and rodent damage at Yakima Air Terminal
facilities.
Bristol moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Ensey absent).
11. State Auditor's Reports — City's 2012 Financial Statements and Federal Single Audit.
City Manager O'Rourke reported there were no weaknesses identified and thanked Ms.
Epperson and her staff for all the hard work they have done to make sure the City is operating in
a professional manner in financial reporting. Finance & Budget Director Epperson reported on
the Financial Statements and Federal Single Audit.
12. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Land Transfer and Development Agreement
between the City of Yakima and the West Valley School District No. 208.
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execute and a•minister, an intergovernmental land rans er and development agreement
between West Valley School District No. 208 and City of Yakima for improvement of school and
city facilities.
Bristol moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Ensey absent).
13. Other Business
Council Member Coffey asked if citizens will have an opportunity to speak at Study
Sessions. City Manager O'Rourke noted they generally don't heave audience participation at
work sessions. Council Member Coffey requested we add a time to speak at all Study Sessions,
which would be limited just as audience participation is at regular meetings.
14. Adjournment
Lover moved and Bristol seconded to adjourn. The motion carried by a unanimous voice
vote (Ensey absent). The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. to a Council Study Session on October
21, 2013 at 10 a.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
October 21 2013
City Hall -- Council Chambers
10 a.m. City Council Study Session regarding 1) 10 a.m. 2014 Budget and 2) 11 a.m. Downtown
Plan -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison (arrived at 10:18
a.m.), Council Members Sara Bristol, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. 2014 Preliminary Budget Presentation
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George Crandall and Don Arambula, with Crandall Arambula, and Jeff Greg, with Thomas
Consultants, introduced themselves.
Mr. Greg presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding downtown issues. He stated on his
drive in to Yakima he noticed the City has filled empty windows with art and the Nordstrom
building is being used as a haunted house, which is a great start toward economic development
in the downtown area. He provided an overview of the retail analysis, strategic overview and
implementation strategies.
Don Arambula and George Crandall reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Yakima
Downtown Master Plan. They discussed the Game Changer Project --Yakima Plaza (existing
City parking lot and home of Millennium Plaza) and asked whether Council would support this
location.
Mayor Cawley and Council Members Ettl, Bristol, Adkison and Coffey spoke in favor of this
location, although they have concerns with parking. Council Members Lover and Ensey are not
in support at this time.
Council Member Ettl stated he attended the public meetings on the downtown issues and found
there was zero interest in other locations for the plaza. He asked the consultants how
they would categorize the turnout for the public hearings. Mr. Crandall responded there was a
good turnout in comparison to other cities and an overwhelming agreement to have the plaza in
this location.
Mr. Arambula discussed the highlights of the Essential Project as noted below:
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Replacement Parking -- short term and long term
Public Market
Retail Main Street
Yakima Avenue
Diversion Study
Policy Updates
Zoning Ordinance Update
Design Guideline Creation
Downtown Street Standards Creation
Mr. Arambula discussed the next steps and noted the time sensitive actions below:
Consultant led:
Plaza Design Study
Public Market Feasibility Study
Design Guidelines
Staff led:
SEPA Review of Downtown Plan
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Zoning Amendments
Council discussed which Committee's these issues would fall under. City Manager O'Rourke
stated the Implementation or Overall Committee could be under the Council Built Environment
Committee and the Retail Task Force portion could fall under the Council Economic
Development Committee. Council Members agreed with this.
4. Audience co
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5. Adjournment
Ensey move • an • offey seconded o adjourn. Themotion carried by a unanimous voice
vote. The meeting adjourned at 12:32 p.m. to the next Council Business meeting on November
5, 2013 at 6 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
October 24 2013
Hilton Garden Inn, Cascade Room
6-8 p.m. Council Legislative Discussion -- Minutes
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Maureen Adkison, Council Members
Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and Community & Public Affairs Director
Beehler
Absent: Council Members Sara Bristol (excused) and Kathy Coffey (excused).
2. 2014 City of
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Olympia Jobb
3. Adjournment
Ensey moved to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned
at 8 p.m.
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