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Approval of the minutes from the January 7 and 21, 2014 City
Council Business meetings; January 14, 2014 Study Session
and January 16 and 17, 2014 Special Meetings.
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
January 7 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll Call
Council Members: Micah Cawley, Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and
Bill Lover
2. Executive Session regarding 1) Evaluate qualifications of candidates for Yakima City Council
Position 2 vacancy and 2) Pending Litigation
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council Me son, y o ey, i nsey, Dave Ettl and
Bill Lover
Staff: City Hager • o e, Ci �.ttorr RR\ancity Clerk CIaUTee
2. Pledge of
Council Member Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Newly Elected Process
A. Administration of Oath of Office to Elected Council Members Micah Cawley, Bill Lover
and Dave Ettl
City Clerk Clear Tee administered the Oath of Office to Elected Council Members Micah Cawley,
Dave Ettl and Bill Lover.
B. Nomination of Meeting Chair
Council Member Coffey nominated Council Member Cawley as Meeting Chair. The nomination
passed by a unanimous voice vote.
C. Election of Mayor
Council Member Ettl nominated Council Member Cawley for Mayor. Council Member Adkison
nominated Council Member Ensey for Mayor. Cawley, Ettl and Lover voted for Cawley and
Adkison, Coffey and Ensey voted for Ensey. Nominations fail 3-3.
City Attorney Cutter stated there is nothing in the City's Charter or an ordinance to address this
situation; therefore, they will need an alternative idea.
Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to wait until the new council member is seated for
the Mayor election. The motion carried by a 4-2 roll call vote with Ensey and Ettl voting no.
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Council Member Ensey stated this is probably the worst decision they can make as they are
asking someone to come in to this Council for a decision they can't make. Council Member Ettl
feels this is a cop-out. Council Members Adkison, Lover and Cawley feel it would be beneficial to
have the new Council Member help make the determination.
D. Election of Assistant Mayor
Council Member Ensey nominated Council Member Coffey as Assistant Mayor. Council Member
Cawley nominated Council Member Lover as Mayor Pro Tem. The nomination for Kathy Coffey
as Mayor Pro Tem passed 4-2. Adkison, Coffey, Ensey and Lover voted for Kathy Coffey while
Cawley and Ettl voted for Lover.
4. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
Assistant Mayor Coffey proclaimed the week of January 19-25, 2014 as Martin Luther
King, Jr. Week. Steve Mitchell, Chair of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Planning
Committee, accepted the proclamation.
i. National School Board Recognition Month
Council Member Cawley read a proclamation declaring January as School Board Recognition
Month. Yakima School District Board Members Walt Ranta, Martha Rice and Jeni Rice accepted
the proclamation.
B. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
Council Me
Yakima Fire
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years service to the City of
ighly of Chief illson and thanked him
thanked man people for their hard
ii. Recognition of retiring Police Lieutenant Gary Belles
Chief Rizzi recognized and thanked Lt. Gary Belles for his 30 years with the City. Lt. Belles
thanked the people in Yakima and the Police Department for allowing him to serve on the Police
Department.
iii. Recognition of retiring Police Sergeant Brenda George
Chief Rizzi recognized and thanked Sgt. Brenda George for her 30 years of service with the
Police Department. He also described how Sgt. George was in charge of the Special Assault
Unit, which is the finest unit he has seen in all of his experience, with officers who are bar none
due to her leadership. Sgt. George expressed how proud of the department she is and stated it
was an honor spending 30 years with this department.
iv. Recognition of City Employee Michelle Wiltsey - 30 years of service
Human Resource Manager Mattia recognized employee Michelle Wiltsey for her 30 years of
service to the City of Yakima.
C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Review Council assignments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
Coffey moved and Lover seconded to postpone this issue until the new Council Member
is appointed. The motion carried by a 4-2 roll call vote with Cawley and Ettl voting no.
5. Council Reports
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6. Consent Agenda
Assistant Mayor Coffey 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.)
Assistant Mayor Coffey noted a correction on the set date for the public hearing on item 6C. The
public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. Assistant Mayor Coffey asked when the
Attorney General's opinion would be issued. City Attorney Cutter stated there was no date set;
however, the comment period had closed.
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
A. Approval of the minutes from the November 5, 19 and December 3 and 10, 2013 City
Council Business meetings and November 12 and 26, 2013 Study Sessions.
B. Parks & Recreation 2013 Accomplishments
C. Resolution authorizing set date of January 21, 2014 for public hearing to consider
recommendation of Planning Commission and ordinance amending YMC 15.01.035
pertaining to production, processing and retailing of marijuana within the City of Yakima.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-001, A RESOLUTION setting date for public hearing on January 21,
2014 to rec - - - menTannin9 • mmis posed ordinance
to amend Y 15.E 5 •ardin• oduc roce ng and retaili of marijuana within the
City of Yaki
D. Resol on aut izi the Ma cepa grant offer fin Washington
Depa - • an natio v ion Div
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-002, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant
from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in the amount of $250,000 to be
utilized for matching funds with the Terminal Apron Rehabilitation Construction Project and
Alpha Taxiway Rehabilitation Construction Project.
E. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Washington State Transportation
Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Agreement accepting a grant from the Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB) to make improvements to the Tieton Drive and 64th Avenue
Intersection.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-003, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to sign the
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Agreement accepting a
grant from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to make improvements to the Tieton
Drive and 64th Avenue Intersection.
F. Resolution authorizing engineering and consulting services agreement with Huibregtse,
Louman Associates, Inc. for engineering and consulting services associated with the
North 16th Avenue and Cherry Irrigation Rehabilitation Project IR2377, not to exceed
$40,700.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-004, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the
attached and incorporated engineering and consulting services agreement with Huibregtse,
Louman Associates, Inc. for engineering and consulting services associated with the design and
production of contract documents for the North 16th Avenue and Cherry Irrigation Rehabilitation
Project IR2377.
G. Resolution authorizing an amendment to 911 Support Services Agreement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-005, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute a Fifth Amendment to the "911 Support Services Agreement" with
Yakima County for the provision of 911 services that extends the term of the Agreement to
December 31, 2014.
H. Resolution authorizing the Purchase of an 8 -inch Heavy Duty Trash Pump and Trailer for
the Wastewater and Stormwater Divisions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-006, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the
purchase of an 8 -inch heavy duty trash pump and trailer for the Wastewater Division.
I. Resolution authorizing the execution of an updated Interlocal Agreement with Yakima
County to arrange joint cooperative purchases of certain goods and services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-007, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an updated
Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County.
J. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County, authorizing the
County to continue to use the City Council Chambers to hold its public meetings and
hearings and accepts the receipt of County funds to be used for Council Chamber
improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-008, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima
County, authorizing the County to continue to use the City Council Chambers to hold its public
meetings and hearings and accepts the receipt
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7. Audience Pa icipation
Joe Walsh spoke on behalf of Central Washington Homebuilders and suggested the Council
allow audience comments at the study session, scheduled for January 14, 2014, regarding the
proposed street cut ordinance amendment. Assistant Mayor Coffey clarified they recently
changed the policy so there will be audience comments at the study session.
Candie Turner, City resident, stated she attended the Study Session for the Mill Site where
public comment was allowed. She reported recently taking a continuing education class at the
Hilton and the instructor commented positively on the appearance of downtown Yakima. Further,
she voiced her disappointment regarding comments made at a recent Council business meeting
and feels applause by audience members during Council discussion is not disrespectful. Council
Member Ettl read the Council's policy against applause during Council discussion in a meeting,
which is on the citizen sign -in sheet and is filled out in order to speak at a Council meeting.
The following individuals spoke in favor of medical marijuana:
Mitch Gordon, City resident; Jeffrey McPhee, non-resident; Paul Tabayoyon, City resident; Jared
Ozua, City resident; Margaret Jewett, non-resident; Nathan Murphy, City resident; Carol
Johnson, non-resident; and Mary Kirk, who gave her time to speak to Jeffrey McPhee.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
8. Review of Draft Requests for Proposals related to (1) Plaza Design Options, and (2) Parking &
Circulation Study.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the plaza design options. He noted Pioneer square in
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Portland is only one acre and we have two acres. Assistant Mayor Coffey suggested in the
scope of work, they review the public input already provided. Council Member Ettl stated he
spoke to Mr. Arambula and was reminded the preferred site was overwhelming supported by the
public.
City Manager O'Rourke clarified that the City is asking for three designs, two on the preferred
site and one at another site. Council Member Lover stated he still believes there should be a
vote on this by the public whether it is an advisory vote, a poll or through a survey. However, he
will wait to ask for this until there is more information on the designs and sites.
Cawley moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the proposals made by staff. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
9. Consideration of opening of the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process and evaluating
Planning Division's strategic priorities.
City Manager O'Rourke spoke on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process and on
evaluating Planning Division's strategic priorities.
Ensey moved and Lover seconded to open the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Process. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
10. Resolution authorizing a wage and benefit package for 2014-2017 with the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1122 representing the
municipal employees bargaining unit.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the contract.
The City CI
RESOLUTI NO. 2 -� • SOL tho directi the City Manager to
execute a c• -ctive • • ai g ag benefits for 4-2017 with the
American F: •f St. , Coun. - Munici• E loyees (AFS E) Local 1122
representing the Municipal Employees bargaining unit.
Adkison moved and Ensey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
11. Other Business
A. Discuss process for evaluating qualifications of candidates for Yakima City Council
vacancy
Council Member Ensey suggested they follow the same process they used before and allow
each candidate three minutes to present on why they should be chosen. Afterwards, they can
reduce the number of candidates for more in-depth interviews.
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to set up three minute interviews for all candidates.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Council Member Ensey brought up another issue regarding pools. He stated he wasn't asking for
action tonight as he is willing to wait until they have a full Council. He stated the pools are aging
and there are not enough funds to keep them up. He suggested a Charter change allocating
$750,000 annually for parks and recreation for pools or any parks and recreation capital
improvements.
Assistant Mayor Coffey mentioned this was a topic at the Council Built Environment Committee
meeting prior to the holidays. She restated her opposition in using general funds for retiring
bonds and would like staff to bring back a detailed report on what other municipalities do (or
don't do) as she feels this is a dangerous practice. City Manager O'Rourke said they will bring
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back this information at the next Council meeting in the Five-year Financial Plan.
12. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. to a Council Study Session on January 14, 2014 at 10 a.m.
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Distributed at thea,
Minor correction on item 10 for 1-7-14 minutes. Meeting i°
Portland is only one acre and we have two acres. Assistant Mayor Coffey suggested in the
scope of work, they review the public input already provided. Council Member Ettl stated he
spoke to Mr. Arambula and was reminded the preferred site was overwhelming supported by the
public.
City Manager O'Rourke clarified that the City is asking for three designs, two on the preferred
site and one at another site. Council Member Lover stated he still believes there should be a
vote on this by the public whether it is an advisory vote, a poll or through a survey. However, he
will wait to ask for this until there is more information on the designs and sites.
Cawley moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the proposals made by staff. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
9. Consideration of opening of the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process and evaluating
Planning Division's strategic priorities.
City Manager O'Rourke spoke on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process and on
evaluating Planning Division's strategic priorities.
Ensey moved and Lover seconded to open the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Process. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
10. Resolution authorizing a wage and benefit package for 2014-2017 with the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1122 representing the
municipal employees bargaining unit.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the contract and noted they have a revision to the
contract, wh
The City CI
RESOLUTI' NO. 4-' ', A ing and directithe City Manager to
execute a c =rgai g agr- ' for wa a benefits for 4-2017 with the
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1122
representing the Municipal Employees bargaining unit.
Adkison moved and Ensey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
11. Other Business
A. Discuss process for evaluating qualifications of candidates for Yakima City Council
vacancy
Council Member Ensey suggested they follow the same process they used before and allow
each candidate three minutes to present on why they should be chosen. Afterwards, they can
reduce the number of candidates for more in-depth interviews.
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to set up three minute interviews for all candidates.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Council Member Ensey brought up another issue regarding pools. He stated he wasn't asking for
action tonight as he is willing to wait until they have a full Council. He stated the pools are aging
and there are not enough funds to keep them up. He suggested a Charter change allocating
$750,000 annually for parks and recreation for pools or any parks and recreation capital
improvements.
Assistant Mayor Coffey mentioned this was a topic at the Council Built Environment Committee
meeting prior to the holidays. She restated her opposition in using general funds for retiring
bonds and would like staff to bring back a detailed report on what other municipalities do (or
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
January 14 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
10 a.m. Study Session regarding 1) Interlocal Agreement and Countywide Planning Policies; 2)
Stormwater Master Plan and 3) Street Cut Ordinance -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Micah
Cawley, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Discussion of Interlocal Agreement and Countywide Planning Policies
City Manager O'Rourke stated the City and County are working on updating the Interlocal
Agreement regarding the Countywide Planning Policies. Community Development Director
Osguthorpe • a Po ' esent- regar ested Council
direction on ithis r •. ss wit
Assistant Ma r Coffey g - • is iss csrn be n a C cil Committee level
with the Cou Com r io rs an• aff ' . , an• en ought to Cou I with a Committee
recommenda an. -r O'Ro, oted th i n upcoming ncil Built Environment
Committee scheduled and this topic can be added to the agenda.
3. Discussion regarding Stormwater Master Plan
City Manager O'Rourke introduced Utility Engineer Ryan Anderson and Director of Utilities and
Engineering Debbie Cook to discuss issues related to the stormwater master plan.
Mr. Anderson presented a PowerPoint presentation on the issue. He reported the City pays
approximately $72,000 per year to Yakima County and suggested the City of Yakima separate
from the Regional Stormwater Policy Group, which includes Yakima County, Sunnyside and
Union Gap. In 2011, Sunnyside, Union Gap and Yakima County each received a Notice of
Violation from the Department of Ecology informing them they were out of compliance with the
Education and Outreach Requirements of the Phase II Eastern Washington Municipal
Stormwater NPDES Permit. This made the City stormwater team realize we are paying for
something we already have covered and we are not getting sufficient service for payment
rendered.
It was Council consensus to refer this item to the Council Built Environment Committee for a
recommendation to be brought back to Council.
4. Discussion regarding Street Cut Ordinance
City Manager O'Rourke and Utility Director Cook briefed Council on a proposed updated street
cut ordinance.
Ms. Cook presented a PowerPoint presentation on the subject and stated the City currently has
an ordinance on the books regarding this issue and they are looking at ideas to revise this
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ordinance in order to protect the financial value of the right-of-way (ROW) infrastructure. The
proposed ordinance would eliminate the public subsidy from the damage caused by street cuts,
in addition to protecting the safety of the traveling public and workers in the ROW.
The following individuals spoke against the proposed ordinance: Rick Dieker, City resident on
behalf of Yakima Tieton Irrigation District; Shane Sisson, City resident on behalf of Century Link;
Dave England, non-resident on behalf of Nob Hill Water; Bill Clemens, non-resident; on behalf of
Pacific Power; John Probst, City resident; and Mike Welch, non-resident on behalf of TTC
Construction.
Council Member Lover noted there was an honest attempt at outreach and that outreach is
improving every day. After further Council discussion,
Lover moved and Coffey seconded that when this has been negotiated and vetted
between staff and the business community, a public hearing will be held prior to a
hearing at a City Council meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
5. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to a Special City Council meeting on
Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The meeting adjourned at
12:14 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
January 16 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
2 p.m. Special Meeting -- City Council Candidate Presentations -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Council Members Maureen
Adkison, Micah Cawley, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Presentations by Council Candidates.
Assistant Ma
and would n
minute prese
Richard Mar
Michael Hayes
Tony Sloan
Alphonso Lee
Daniel Polage
Thomas Dittmar
Maria Giedra
Nicholas Kline
Lyle Kang
Patricia Byers
James McLean
Mark Johnson
Michael Liddicoat
o presentations
each gave a three -
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Presentations concluded at 3:00 p.m. Council Member Cawley suggested Council go
into Executive Session to discuss qualifications. Cawley moved and Ensey
seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up to one hour. The motion
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
The regular session reconvened at 3:26 p.m
Ensey moved and Cawley seconded that we pick our top six or less candidates
on a piece of paper with our name on it and pass them to the Clerk to
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determine the top six. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Community Relations Manager Beehler read the six candidates with the most votes.
Thomas Dittmar (6), Patricia Byers (5), Daniel Polage (4), Maria Giedra (4), Mark
Johnson (4), and Michael Liddicoat (4).
It was Council consensus that each Council Member would ask each candidate one
question. Council Member Lover suggested the candidates wait in another room
while the interviews are conducted, even though the interviews will be in a open
public meeting.
3. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Cawley seconded to adjourn to a Special Meeting on January
17, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
January 16 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
2 p.m. Special Meeting -- City Council Candidate Presentations -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Council Members Maureen
Adkison, Micah Cawley, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Presentations by Council Candidates.
Assistant Ma a' • t Co I wou e o presentations
and would n• be ask • . •ns. olio candidat each gave a three-
minute prese ation • w ant: on Cou I:
Richard Mar
Michael Hayes
Tony Sloan
Alphonso Lee
Daniel Polage
Thomas Dittmar
Maria Giedra
Nicholas Kline
Lyle Kang
Patricia Byers
James McLean
Mark Johnson
Michael Liddicoat
Presentations concluded at 3:00 p.m. Council Member Cawley suggested Council go
into Executive Session to discuss qualifications. Cawley moved and Ensey
seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up to one hour. The motion
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
The regular session reconvened at 3:26 p.m
Ensey moved and Cawley seconded that we pick our top six or less candidates
on a piece of paper with our name on it and pass them to the Clerk to
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determine the top six. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Community Relations Manager Beehler read the six candidates with the most votes.
Thomas Dittmar (6), Patricia Byers (5), Daniel Polage (4), Maria Giedra (4), Mark
Johnson (4), and Michael Liddicoat (4).
It was Council consensus that each Council Member would ask each candidate one
question. Council Member Lover suggested the candidates wait in another room
while the interviews are conducted, even though the interviews will be in a open
public meeting.
3. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Cawley seconded to adjourn to a Special Meeting on January
17, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
January 17 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
9:30 a.m. Special Meeting -- City Council Candidate Interviews -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Council Members Maureen
Adkison, Micah Cawley, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. City Council Candidate Interviews
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Each candidate was asked the following questions:
Council Member Ettl: "What mechanism would you use to make sure you are doing
the will of the people instead of your own personal interests?"
Council Member Ensey: "With the legislation in the news regarding billboards, the
downtown plan and marijuana, what current legislative issue is the most important to
you and how would you address it?"
Council Member Adkison: "Tell me something you are very proud of doing and
something you are not so proud of and what you did to correct it."
Assistant Mayor Coffey: "How would you display leadership style? Describe how you
would fit in with this Council."
Council Member Cawley: "What is your greatest strength and your greatest
weakness?"
Council Member Lover: "Tell me about a tough decision you made and the steps,
process and considerations you took to make an objective decision?"
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The interviews were held in the following order:
Patricia Byers
Thomas Dittmar
Maria Giedra
Mark Johnson
Michael Liddicoat
Daniel Polage
Following the interviews, Ensey moved and Cawley seconded to adjourn to
Executive Session for up to one hour to discuss the qualifications of the six
finalists. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Assistant Mayor Coffey reconvened the meeting at 11:22 a.m. and opened the floor
for nominations.
Ensey moved and Cawley seconded to nominate Thomas Dittmar. The motion
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Assistant Mayor Coffey announced that the next sitting member on the Council will be
Thomas Dittmar who will be sworn in at the January 21, 2014 Business meeting.
3. Adjournment
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
January 21 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Council Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing -- MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Micah
Cawley, Tom Dittmar, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Assistant Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Newly Elected Process
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A. Election of Mayor
Assistant Mayor Coffey opened the nominations for the position of Mayor. Council Member
Adkison nominated Council Member Ensey. Council Member Ettl nominated Council Member
Cawley. Following the close of nominations, Cawley was elected as Mayor by a 4-3 roll call vote
with Cawley, Dittmar, Ettl and Lover voting for Cawley and Adkison, Coffey and Ensey voting for
Ensey.
4. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
i. Recognition of Yakima Police Department Employee Promotions: Police Lieutenant
Jay Seely, Police Sergeant Ryan Wisner and Police Sergeant Ritchie Fowler.
Chief Rizzi recognized new Yakima Police Department Employee Promotions: Police Sergeant
Ryan Wisner and Police Sergeant Ritchie Fowler. Police Lieutenant Jay Seely was not
available.
ii. Recognition of Yakima Fire Department Employee Promotions: Shift Commander
Jennifer Norton, Lieutenant Tim Kerns, Lieutenant Kari Brown, Lieutenant Mike
Wagner & Lieutenant Ed Moore.
Deputy Chief Soptich recognized new Yakima Fire Department Employee Promotions: Shift
Commander Jennifer Norton, LT Tim Kerns, LT Kari Brown, LT Mike Wagner & LT Ed Moore.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
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i. Confirm City Manager's appointment of Brenda George to the Police and Fire Civil
Service Commission.
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to appoint Brenda George to the Police and Fire
Civil Service. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
ii. Review Council assignments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees.
Lover moved and Coffey seconded to table this item to a future study session. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
5. Council Reports
6. 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.
Item 12: Resolution authorizing agreement with Yakima Police Athletic League to provide
programming to the Yakima Gang Free Initiative Youth and Family Development Center.
Item 13: Resolution authorizing agreement with People for People to provide programming for
the Gang Free Initiative Youth and Family Development Center.
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
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execu - - - • • licabl - • ocume • r the re • . of the 300 horse
power Kissel Well pump and motor.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-011, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and
authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable documents for the removal and
reinstallation of the 300 horse power pump and motor for the Kissel Well.
B. Resolution declaring 7,000-8,000 pounds of copper wire used by the Yakima Valley
Trolley (YVT) as surplus and authorizing the sale of copper wire to Knobel's Electric, a
local business.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-012, A RESOLUTION declaring 7,000-8,000 pounds of copper wire
used by the Yakima Valley Trolley (YVT) as surplus and authorizing the sale of copper wire to
Knobel's Electric, a local business.
C. Resolution authorizing agreement with Yakima Police Athletic League to provide
programming to the Yakima Gang Free Initiative Youth and Family Development Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-013, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement with Yakima Police Athletic League to provide
evidence based programming and/or activities in conjunction with the Yakima Gang Free
Initiative Youth and Family Development Center.
D. Resolution authorizing agreement with People for People to provide programming for the
Gang Free Initiative Youth and Family Development Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-014, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement with People for People to provide evidence based
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programming and/or activities in conjunction with the Yakima Gang Free Initiative Youth and
Family Development Center.
7. Audience Participation
Luz Gutierrez, City resident, invited Council Members to attend a small farms conference at the
Convention Center on February 7, 2014. She noted the National Director of Farm Service
Agency, Juan Garcia, will be attending from Texas, as well as the Director of Agriculture, Mr.
Hover. She would appreciate someone from the City, hopefully the Mayor, to present a
welcome at the conference.
Michael Hayes, City resident, expressed his concerns regarding sidewalk handicap safety issues
on 16th Avenue between Arlington and Tieton and 12th Avenue and the pedestrian overpass on
Nob Hill Blvd. Additionally, he feels the downtown plaza is not feasible due to parking issues.
Lastly, he thinks the American Flag in the Council Chambers should be centered.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation, findings of
fact, and ordinance amending YMC 15.01.035 regarding banning marijuana production,
processing, and retailing land uses within the City of Yakima.
Assistant City Attorney Mark Kunkler briefed Council on the proposed ordinance banning
marijuana production, processing and retailing land uses within the City of Yakima. He noted this
does not prohibit the individual use or possession of marijuana as authorized by the passage of
1-502. This is related to land issues.
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The following individuals spoke in favor of the ordinance: Pastor Rosetta Horne, City resident;
Miz Dee Rome, City resident; David Hawkins, City resident.
Candi Turner, City resident, spoke about being conflicted on this issue.
Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
Following Council discussion,
Ettl moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 6-1 roll
call vote with Coffey voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-001, AN ORDINANCE amending Section 15.01.035 of the Yakima
Municipal Code prohibiting production, processing and/or retail outlets and sales of marijuana in
all zones of the city; and terminating moratorium implemented pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-
048.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
9. 2014 Five -Year Financial Plan
City Manager O'Rourke briefed the City Council on the Five -Year Financial Plan. Assistant
Mayor Coffey asked what cities in Washington State were used in the comparison. City Manager
O'Rourke noted he will bring that information back to Council.
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Council Member Ensey opened discussion regarding a Charter amendment reserving $750,000
annually for parks and pools repairs, suggesting also that citizens might not want to spend
money on pools and it could be a pay-as-you-go issue. City Manager O'Rourke noted there are
a lot of alternatives and he will bring back further information on this issue.
10. Discussion concerning potential state legislation related to transit service.
Transit Manager Ken Mehin briefed Council on the potential state legislation. Council Member
Ensey stated if this is approved by the Legislature it would make it easier for future Council's to
increase Transit service outside of Yakima, and he is not comfortable utilizing tax dollars outside
the City limits.
Following Council discussion,
Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to not proceed with this legislation. The motion
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
11. Resolution authorizing agreement with Magellan Consultancy for Gang Free Initiative
Consulting and Coordination.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on this issue.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
Adkison moved and Ettl seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
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City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the agreement.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
Ensey moved and Lover seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-016, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for 2014-2016 with the Teamsters Local 760
representing the Yakima Supervisors and Administrative Employees bargaining unit.
13. Resolution authorizing the 2014-2016 Teamsters #760 representing the Yakima Division
Managers employees bargaining unit CBA.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the contract.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
Ensey moved and Lover seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-017, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for 2014-2016 with the Teamsters Local 760
representing the Yakima Division Employees bargaining unit.
ORDINANCES
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14. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section
2.20.100
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the updated plan.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-002, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective February 23, 2014; and
repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
15. Other Business
Assistant Mayor Coffey congratulated Mayor Cawley on his re-election to the Mayor position.
Additionally, she requested that Council Member Ettl no longer speak personally about her on
his radio show. Council Member Ettl stated he will do his best not to be personal; however, he
stated they are all public figures and fair game for the media. He encouraged her to call in to the
show if she disagrees with him.
16. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on
February 4, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by a unanimous
voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
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ATTEST:
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