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Approval of the minutes from the February 4, 18 and March
11, 2014 City Council Business meetings; January 30 and
February 25, 2014 Study Sessions and February 28, 2014
Special Meeting.
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
January 30 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
10 a.m. Study Session regarding Council Assignments to Boards, Commissions and Council
Committees and Council Direction regarding Legislative Issues -- Minutes
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Tom Dittmar, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke and City Clerk Clear Tee
Absent: Council Member Rick Ensey (excused)
2. Review Council assignments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
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Council Member Lover asked if these were completed as he didn't feel the process was even. The
following committee assignments were made:
Public Safety Committee:
Tom Dittmar
Bill Lover
Maureen Adkison
(Alt.) Dave Ettl
Economic Development Committee:
Kathy Coffey
Tom Dittmar
Micah Cawley
(Alt.) Rick Ensey
Built Environment Committee:
Bill Lover
Rick Ensey
Kathy Coffey
(Alt.) Micah Cawley
Partnership Committee:
Dave Ettl
Micah Cawley
Maureen Adkison
(Alt.) Kathy Coffey
Yakima City Council Appointees to Other Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task Forces,
etc:
Stormwater Group: Bill Lover
Yakima County Gang Commission: Maureen Adkison
Westside Merchants Committee: Maureen Adkison
Front Street Committee: Micah Cawley
Yakima Valley Tourism Board of Directors: Maureen Adkison
Public Facilities District (ex -officio member): Kathy Coffey
Sports Commission: Dave Ettl
Hotel/Motel Commission/TPA: Micah Cawley
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Kathy Coffey
Capitol Theatre Board: Kathy Coffey
Harman Center Board: Maureen Adkison & Micah Cawley
Yakima Greenway Foundation: Dave Ettl
YCDA Board of Directors: Maureen Adkison
Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification Board (SIED): Kathy Coffey
Morelia Sister City Committee: Maureen Adkison
Police Athletic League: Kathy Coffey
Yakima Valley Community Foundation—Community Advisory Committee: Maureen Adkison
TRANS -Action: Dave Ettl
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG): Micah Cawley
Yakima Clean Air Agency Board: Micah Cawley
Local Emergency Planning Committee: Micah Cawley
Yakima Basin Fish & Wildlife Recovery Board: Dave Ettl
Other Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task Forces, etc. City Council Appoints to:
Parks & Recr mis : Ma n Adki
Yakima Plann •Com si• Liaison 'ick
Historic Pres = ation C• m • • •n:
Arts Commis n Liaiso M. ree •kiso
Filled by Ma yor' •esign
Yakama Nation Community Contribution Committee: Micah Cawley & (Alt.) Maureen Adkison
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce Board: Maureen Adkison
Fire Relief & Pension Board: Tom Dittmar & (Alt.) Bill Lover
Board of Volunteer Firefighters: Tom Dittmar & (Alt.) Bill Lover
Board of Volunteer Police: Tom Dittmar and (Alt.) Bill Lover
Police Relief & Pension Board: Tom Dittmar & (Alt) Bill Lover
Yakima Valley Emergency Medical Services Board: Bill Lover
911 Administration Board: Bill Lover
Yakima County EMS & Trauma Care Council: Bill Lover
State Boards, Committees, Commissions, etc.
AWC (Assoc. of WA. Cities) Legislative Committee (By Invitation): Kathy Coffey
Ettl moved and Adkison seconded to approve the committee assignments. The motion
carried by a 5-1 voice vote with Lover voting no (Ensey absent).
Mayor Cawley opened the meeting for audience comments -- there were none.
3. Council direction re: potential and/or pending state legislation
City Manager O'Rourke noted this is a short and fast legislative session and he asked for
Council direction on the following legislative issues:
- Legislation that would prevent and/or overturn local jurisdiction bans on the growing,
processing, and sale of recreational marijuana. It was Council consensus to support this
legislative issue.
- Legislation that would prevent and/or overturn local jurisdiction breed -specific dog regulations.
It was Council consensus to oppose this legislative issue.
- Legislation that would create a special state liquor license allowing fairs to serve alcohol
throughout the premises. It was Council consensus to support this legislative issue.
- Legislation that would acknowledge the Central Washington State Fair as the "Official
Washington State Fair." It was Council consensus to support this legislative issue.
- Legislation that would restrict certain kinds of information gathered as a result of 911 calls from
being subject to public disclosure. It was Council consensus to support this legislative issue.
- Legislation that would generate from tourism -related businesses up to $7.5 million annually to
fund a statewide tourism promotion program. It was Council consensus to support this legislative
issue.
Council Member Adkison noted how the City's legislative lobbyist, Jim Justin, is doing a
tremendous job for the City.
4. Adjournment
Coffey moved and Adkison 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 (Ensey absent). The meeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m.
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February 4 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding Pending Litigation and Real Estate or Land and Property
Acquisition.
ROLL CALL:
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Tom
Dittmar, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Absent: Council Member Maureen Adkison (excused)
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
BUSINESS
1. Roll Call
Council: M
Dittmar, Ric
r Kathy Coffey Council Members Tom
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
Absent: Council Member Maureen Adkison
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
4. Council Reports
None.
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. There were no
changes.
Mayor Cawley noted a minor correction on the January 7, 2014 minutes.
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 Ensey seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote, Adkison absent.
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A. 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.
B. Final Contract Payment for KRCI, LLC - Billy's Pond 2267A (Standard Motion V -B -Accept
the project and approve the final payment).
C. 4th Quarter 2013 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 4th Quarter
2013 claims activity.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-018, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 4th Quarter
2013 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
D. Resolution authorizing execution of a Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant Agreement in
the amount of $50,000 with the Department of Ecology for the Planning,
Implementation, and Management of its Stormwater Program.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-019, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant with the Department of Ecology for $50,000.00.
E. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to consent to a settlement entered into by CIAW
and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by the Personal
Representative of the Estate of Pascual Ayala.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-020, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of
Yakima to consent to a settlement entered into by CIAW and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and
settle the lawsuit brought by the Special Administrator and Personal Representative of the
Estate of Pa - la.
F. Resol on auth izi a contr t wit Co ent Resources (RCDR)
in the ount o fty - dolla X00) elopment Block Grant
(CDB funds •ro •e te• Tical to usinesses within the
City o
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-021, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Rural Community Development Resources (RCDR) in the amount of Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in Community Development Block Grant funds to provide technical
assistance to microenterprise businesses within the City of Yakima.
G. Resolution authorizing Third Amendment to the Block by Block Agreement for
Professional and Ambassador Services in the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement
District (DYBID).
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-022, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to
execute the Third Amendment to the Block By Block Agreement for Professional and
Ambassador Services
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icroenterprise
6. Audience Participation
Candie Turner, City Resident, shared her concern about safety issues with the intersection at
Tieton Drive and 80th Avenue.
Bill Duerr, City resident, stated he believes the position of the flags is still incorrect. He feels the
POW flag should be next to the American Flag.
Thomas McCormick, City resident, complained about his neighbor who is operating a business
without a permit, as well as smoking in the building. He would appreciate assistance from the
City on this matter.
Council Member Ettl recognized Christopher Hall, who is with Boy Scout Troup 123 and is
working toward his Merit Badge. Mr. Hall stated he appreciated the good things the City Council
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is doing for the community.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7. 2014 Draft Strategic Plan
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the 2014 Strategic Plan. Council Members
appreciated the report.
Coffey moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the 2014 Strategic Plan. Council Member
Lover questioned the word adopt. Assistant Mayor Coffey believes it is the same as accepting
the report. The motion carried by a 5-1 roll call vote, Lover voting no, Adkison absent.
8. 2014 Draft Business Plan
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the 2014 Business Plan.
Dittmar moved and Ettl seconded to accept the report. The motion carried by a unanimous
roll call vote, Adkison absent.
9. Resolution authorizing acceptance and executing the necessary agreement for a $40,000
"Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification" (SIED) grant to study the feasibility of a
business incubator and public market in the City of Yakima.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the agreement.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
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Coffey moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote, Adkison absent.
10. Resolution authorizing acceptance of funding and executing an Agreement with the Yakima
County (SIED) Board for $900,000 in a loan and $900,000 in a grant to support engineering
and design of new streets, utilities, environmental clean-up and right of way for the Cascade
Mill District Redevelopment Project.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the agreement.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-024, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept and
execute the necessary agreement for $900,000 in a grant and a $900,000 loan from the Yakima
County SIED Board to support engineering and design of new streets, utilities and
environmental clean-up plans for the Cascade Mill District Redevelopment Project.
Ettl moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote, Adkison absent.
11. Other Business
Mayor Cawley asked Council Member Ensey if he was satisfied with the the way the Committee
representation turned out. Council Member Ensey stated he was in agreement. Mayor Cawley
noted Council Member Dittmar will take Assistant Mayor Coffey's place on the YPAL board.
Cawley moved and Ensey seconded to appoint Dittmar to the YPAL committee instead of
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Coffey. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote, Adkison absent.
Assistant Mayor Coffey requested the City Manager's Office to notify the different
Boards/Committees of the new appointments.
12. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on
February 18, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote (Adkison absent). The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
February 18 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting --Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding pending litigation.
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Tom Dittmar,
Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Absent: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey (excused)
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: M
Rick Ensey,
Staff: City Hager • o e, Ci ttor an�ity Clerk Cla. Tee
Absent: Ass - -yor K- y Coffe cused)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Presentations/recognitions/introductions
i. Recognition of Maria Mayhue and Susan Knotts in obtaining Certified Public
Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification
City/County Purchasing Manager Sue Ownby introduced Maria Mayhue and Susan Knotts who
recently received their Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) credentials. This certification
demonstrates a level of excellence, competency and knowledge necessary to carry out the jobs
they have been entrusted to do, which promotes public trust and accountability. Ms. Mayhue and
Ms. Knotts stated they were grateful and appreciative of the award and the support given by the
City for the education opportunity.
ii. Apple Award for Brad Harrison an Irrigation Crewleader
Water & Irrigation Manager Dave Brown introduced Brad Harrison, Irrigation Crew Leader
for nine years. Mr. Brown stated Mr. Harrison has helped set the bar for customer service
by going above and beyond the normal call of duty on a regular day. Mr. Harrison accepted the
award and expressed his appreciation for the support from the staff he works for.
4. Council Reports
, Tom Dittmar,
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A. Discussion concerning City Council delegation for Washington, D.C. visit
Mayor Cawley stated the City normally sends the Council Partnerships Committee
to Washington D.C. City Manager O'Rourke expressed the importance of having elected
officials, especially the Mayor, attend these meetings.
Council Member Lover suggested Tom Dittmar, as a new Council Member, be included in the
delegation, if available. It was Council consensus to send a maximum of three Council members
and work with the City Manager on who will attend.
B. Consideration of a request from the Yakima Union Gospel Mission for a letter of support
regarding the Mission's grant funding request to expand its Long Term Residential
Housing Complex and Medical Care Center.
Mayor Cawley stated this issue was heard at the Committee level and then brought to the full
Council as per the Council's policy.
Adkison moved and Dittmar seconded to send a letter of support. The motion carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent.)
C. Council Built Environment Committee Minutes
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to approve the Committee minutes. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote (Coffey absent).
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any ad dele ouncil mbers ere were no
changes. Th City C . re .ent a ite including res tions and ordinances,
by title. (Ite thout further
discussion
Ensey mov : kis ' secon • ' appro h■consent age a. The motion carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent).
A. 2013 4th Quarter Capital Improvement Projects Report.
B. 2013 Year End Gang Free Initiative Report.
C. Resolution setting the time and place for a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on March 18, 2014
regarding amending the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-025, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place of a hearing for
March 18, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall to amend the 2014 through
2019 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
D. Resolution setting the time and place for a public hearing on March 18, 2014 at 6:30 PM
in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to hear from the public to dissolve the
Transportation Benefit District.
RESOLUTION NO. R -2014 -TBD -5, A RESOLUTION setting the time and place for a public
hearing on March 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to hear from the
public to dissolve the Transportation Benefit District.
E. Resolution authorizing execution of Addendum #1 for Engineering Services Agreement
with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. (HLA), in the amount not to exceed $318,015
for Engineering Services for Alpha Taxiway Rehabilitation Constructions Project AIP 3-
53-0089-36.
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-026, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Engineering Services Agreement Addendum No. 1 with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc.
(HLA), in the amount not to exceed $318,015 for Engineering Services for Alpha Taxiway
Rehabilitation Construction Project, AIP 3-53-0089-36.
F. Resolution authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding to an existing
Purchasing Agreement between the City of Yakima and the City of Union Gap regarding
transit advertising.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-027, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Agreement between the City of Union Gap and City of Yakima Transit for Transit related
advertising services.
6. Audience Participation
Candie Turner, City resident, again expressed her frustration about comments made at a
Council meeting several months ago. Mayor Cawley stated he thought this issue had been
resolved. Council Member Dittmar suggested they review the minutes of the previous meetings.
Michael Hayes, City resident, discussed curb cut issues on Arlington and 16th Avenue and
Folsom Avenues. He stated he will bring this up at every meeting until it is addressed and thinks
this should take priority over any beautification project on N. First Street.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7. Set date for a public hearing on March 18, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the Yakima Planning
Commission's recommendation on amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
YMC Chapter 15.08 Signs, to further regulate the impacts of billboards and digital signs.
Community uncil on the i e. He stated the
Planning Co mission to • • • me • fro in reg s to the North First
Street sign • -rlay iss a • • signs ag: • - • ke stat that if the majority of
the Council not int= ste n the ital • n iss at s time, staff s uld stop any further
effort in that
Dittmar moved and Adkison seconded to table indefinitely the issue of digital signs. The
motion carried by a 4-2 roll call vote with Lover and Ettl voting no (Coffey absent).
Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to set the public hearing for March 18, 2014 at 6:30
p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent).
8. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to direct engineering plans and specifications be
prepared to implement the "Preferred Option" for a landscape and corridor design of the North
First Street Corridor Revitalization Project.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the North First Street Corridor project. He indicated
the Council Built Environment Committee would like to change course and proposed
consolidating multiple phases into one phase with an approximate completion date in two
years versus approximately six years.
Strategic Projects Manager Davenport presented a PowerPoint presentation. After
Council discussion,
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-028, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to direct
engineering plans and specifications be prepared to implement the "Preferred Option" for a
landscape and corridor design of the North First Street Corridor Revitalization Project.
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Adkison moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent).
9. Resolution authorizing withdrawal from Intergovernmental Local Agreement for Stormwater
Permit Compliance Activities between Yakima County and the Cities of Union Gap and
Sunnyside.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the Stormwater permitting compliance process.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-029, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
letter providing notice of termination and withdrawal of the City of Yakima from the
Intergovernmental Local Agreement for Stormwater Permit Compliance Activities between
Yakima County and the Cities of Yakima, Union Gap and Sunnyside.
Ettl moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent).
10. (A) Resolution approving real estate purchase and sale agreement between City of Yakima and
Tiger Oil Corporation; and (B) Ordinance (first reading) amending the 2014 budget and making
an appropriation from unappropriated Fund Balance within the General Fund.
Senior Assistant Attorney Mark Kunkler briefed Council on the Tiger Oil property issue.
Valerie Bound, with the Department of Ecology (DOE), stated DOE strongly supports this
project. After Council discussion,
The City CI are- title.
RESOLUTI NO. R 1 30 SO app nd aut izing the City Manager
to execute, orpora n and City of Yakima
for four parc
Adkison moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent).
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title, which was laid on the table until the March 4, 2013
Council meeting for a second reading.
First reading of AN ORDINANCE amending the 2014 budget for the City of Yakima; and making
appropriations of $1,102,000 within the 001 — General Fund, for expenditure during 2014 to
provide for the purchase of four properties with the intent to partner with the Department of
Ecology for pollution remediation and resell.
11. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplement to the Professional Services
Agreement with H.W. Lochner, Incorporated not to exceed the total of $1,734,000 (original
contract and supplement) to provide engineering and related services for the Cascade Mill
Project site.
Strategic Project Manager Joan Davenport briefed Council on the Cascade Mill Project site.
After Council discussion,
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-031, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Supplement to the Professional Services Agreement (Resolution R-2011-135) with H.W.
Lochner, Incorporated not to exceed the total of $1,734,000 (original contract and supplement)
to provide engineering and related services for the Cascade Mill Project site.
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Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent).
12. Resolution authorizing preparation and submission of proposed legislation to amend the
Revised Code of Washington to provide for issuance of administrative search warrants for the
enforcement of building, housing and life safety codes and statutes.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the item. Council Member Ensey expressed his
concerns with potential property rights issues and whether they should expend political capital to
fight for this. He also wondered whether anyone in the City's Olympia delegation would be willing
to put their name on it. City Manager O'Rourke noted they would be following the International
Building Codes as they do now with the Administrative Fire Codes.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-032, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to prepare
proposed legislation to amend the Revised Code of Washington to authorize issuance of
administrative search warrants for the enforcement of building codes, housing codes, abatement
codes and other codes protecting property and life safety of persons.
Ettl moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 4-2 roll
call vote with Ensey and Lover voting no (Coffey absent).
13. Resolution authorizing the execution of the 2014-2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the City of Yakima and IAFF Local #469, Public Safety Dispatchers & Communication
Supervisors.
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RESOLUTI i NO. - 01 ' 33, S • ■ • - ut�rizing the City'anager to execute a
collective b- gree ent bet - e City Y ma and the In rnational Association of
Firefighters (IAFF) Local 469 Public Safety Dispatchers & Communications Supervisors Units for
wages, hours, and working conditions for 2014-2017; and authorizing the City Manager to
execute amendments to the collective bargaining agreement to clarify contract language,
maintain compliance with the law, and make other minor adjustments.
Adkison moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent).
14. Resolution authorizing the execution of the 2014-2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the City of Yakima and IAFF Local #469, Fire Department Employees & 911
Calltakers units.
City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the contract.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-034, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima and the International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF) Local 469 Fire Department Employees & 911 Calltakers Unit for wages,
hours, and working conditions for 2014-2017; and authorizing the City Manager to execute
amendments to the collective bargaining agreement to clarify contract language, maintain
compliance with the law, and make other minor adjustments.
Adkison moved and Ettl seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Coffey absent).
15. Other Business
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A. Discuss rescheduling the March 4, 2014 Council meeting to March 11, 2014.
City Manager O'Rourke noted three Council members will be absent on March 4, 2014. Cawley
moved and Ensey seconded to reschedule the March 4, 2014 Council Business meeting
to March 11, 2014. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote (Coffey absent).
Council Member Ettl presented a book to each Council member entitled "Decisive: How to make
better choices in life and work" which is compliments of the owner/operator of Inkling Books,
Susan Richmond. Council Member Ettl stated Ms. Richmond met the author, believes it is a
good read and thought the Council members would like to read it.
16. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study Session on
February 25, 2014 at 10 a.m. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote (Coffey absent).
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
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STUDY SESSION
February 25 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
10 a.m. 1) Special Meeting and 2) Study Session regarding Cascade Mill Landfill -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Tom Dittmar, Rick Ensey and Dave
Ettl
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke and City Clerk Clear Tee
Absent: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey (excused) and Council Members Maureen Adkison
(excused) and Bill Lover (excused)
2. Special Meeting: Ordinance (second reading) amending the 2014 budget and making an
appropriation from unappropriated Fund Balance within the General Fund (Tiger Oil Properties)
The City Cler
ORDINANC : O. 201 0 r• DINA - nd 14 bu et for the City of
Yakima; and :king - ro• :tions $1, 111 hi e 001 — Gen I Fund, for
expenditure • 4 to •vide fo urchas f r properties the intent to partner
with the Department of Ecology for pollution remediation and resell.
Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 4-0 roll
call vote (Adkison, Coffey and Lover absent).
3. Study Session: Cascade Mill Landfill Clean-up Options and consideration of Resolution
authorizing City Manager to sign a Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement with Department of
Ecology
Strategic Projects Manager Joan Davenport presented a PowerPoint relating to options
for clean-up at the Boise Cascade Mill Site.
Ms. Davenport discussed options ranging from limited waste removal and capping and
monitoring what remains, to removing all of the waste. The estimated cost of the former option is
$7.24 million; the cost of removing all the waste could be $27 million. Additionally, the debris
from the landfill needs to be removed for environmental and construction reasons. Under the
preferred design, the ground must be stabilized in order to hold up under the weight of the
proposed Cascade Mill Parkway and the East-West Corridor. Before cleaning up the municipal
waste, the City will have to remove wood waste currently covering the landfill site at an
estimated cost of $900,000.
Ms. Davenport also reviewed a voluntary cleanup program agreement with Department of
Ecology (DOE) for the removal or remediation of waste. The City hopes to partner with DOE
using Model Toxic Control Act funding, if available. City Attorney Cutter stated the City bears the
ultimate responsibility for cleaning up the site as this was previously a municipal landfill.
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The City Clerk read the resolution by title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-035, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) Agreement with Department of Ecology related to
remediation of the former municipal landfill.
Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 4-0
roll call vote (Adkison, Coffey and Lover absent).
4. Audience Comments (allow 15 minutes)
Lynn Kittelson, City resident, stated the Cascade Mill Site is in her neighborhood and urged
Council Members to consider the impact on her neighbors and the downtown plans resulting
from any decisions regarding the Mill Site.
5. Following the Study Session -- Executive Session regarding Real Estate or Land and Property
Acquisition
At 10:36 a.m., Ensey moved and Ettl seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up
to 30 minutes. The motion carried by a 4-0 voice vote (Adkison, Coffey and Lover absent).
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 11:02 a.m. when Council resumed session.
6. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Ettl seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on
March 11, 2014 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote (Adkison,
Coffey and Lover absent). The meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
February 28 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
9:30 a.m. Special Meeting regarding Discussion on Legislative Issues
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Council Members Tom Dittmar, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl
and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
Absent: Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey (excused) and Council Member Maureen Adkison
(excused)
2. Discussion regarding legislative issues
City Manager •'' - - apolo - ouncil a - the Ma - - ff - - uthorizing the
Mayor's signat on ss• a ion • ashi � ''s (A e er, wi o ouncil consent.
Additionally, M in the mmunity over the ban.
He clarified tha dividu- o the - of ed recreational) se marijuana in the
City of Yakima • - ic). weve a ity has n all growing, es and processing of
recreational marijuana. City Manager O' -our e further •iscussed the poten ial of receiving funding
from the State of Washington for marijuana sales, stating that the unintended consequences of this
new law will increase our public safety costs.
Due to the passage of this initiative related to recreational use of marijuana, Chief Rizzi reports the
Police Department expects an increase in domestic violence issues, as well as people driving under
the influence. Sergeant Belton reported in 2013 the Police Department had 360 arrests for driving
under the influence, whether it was for alcohol and/or drugs. Most of those arrests were people who
had a breathalyzer test, blowing over the legal limit of .08 percent. Of the remaining arrests for
people who did not blow over a .08 percent, 72 were given blood tests of which over half were
under the influence of cannabis alone. The average time for an officer to handle an alcohol related
DUI is 2.5 hours; however, when the DUI appears to be more than alcohol, a blood test is required,
which increases the officer's time by another hour.
Council Members Ensey and Ettl stated they initially thought it would be hypocritical to receive any
tax funding from the sales of marijuana as the City of Yakima has banned sales, etc. However, they
see the City will likely have an increase in public safety costs related to this initiative, and therefore,
will need any funding assistance provided.
Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to support A WC's efforts and make it a policy that we
support any revenue sharing efforts in this matter. The motion carried by a 5-0 roll call vote,
Adkison and Coffey absent.
3. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Ettl seconded to adjourn to the next meeting Council Business meeting
on March 11, 2014 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by a unanimous vote with Coffey and
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Adkison absent. The meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
March 11 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, 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
Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Pres
i. resenta n ►'� aIle m m 2yal Rept by John Cooper,
John Coope ' tan CEO o a Valle olsm, reported their 2013 Annual
report and provided an updated visitors guide to the City Council.
ii. Recognition of retiring Yakima Transit employee Dick Hernandez for 26 years of
service to the City of Yakima.
Transit Manager Mehin recognized Dick Hernandez for his 26 years of service to the City of
Yakima. Mr. Hernandez thanked Council for the recognition and stated it has been a pleasure to
work for the City.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Council Partnership Committee recommendation to appoint Patricia Byers to the
City of Yakima Planning Commission and Noah Kessler to the Parks and
Recreation Board Youth Position.
Adkison moved and Ettl seconded to appoint Patricia Byers to the City of Yakima
Planning Commission and Noah Kessler to the Parks and Recreation Youth position. The
motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
4. Council Reports
A. Council Partnerships Committee meeting minutes from February 10 and 18, 2014
Adkison moved and Dittmar seconded to approve the reports. The motion carried by a
unanimous roll call vote
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
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were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. The following items
were added to the consent agenda:
#8 Resolution authorizing Right -of -Way Use Permit for Graham Snyder, owner of Cowiche
Canyon Restaurant.
#9 Resolution authorizing an Agreement with FCS Group in an amount not to exceed $91,000 to
develop and provide a Wastewater, Industrial Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Study.
#10 Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code YMC 5.98 Temporary Use Permits to
allow for seasonal uses.
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.)
Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by
a unanimous roll call vote.
A. Resolution authorizing agreement with Schedule Masters, Inc. to provide Run -Cutting
Software to Yakima Transit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-036, A RESOLUTION authorizing agreement with Schedule Masters,
Inc. to provide Run -Cutting Software to Yakima Transit per RFP 11337-P
B. Resolution authorizing execution of a Capital Equipment Grant Agreement with the
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to allow Yakima Transit to
purch. Dial icles.
RESOLUTI NO. 2 -• A - _ • LU utho • directi the City Manager of
the City of ent wit he Washington State
Department Trans• at to a Y- .it t purchase sev Dial A Ride vehicles.
C. Resol. • - • orizi • executi• • a Grant • • -- ent with the ashington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to allow Yakima Transit to receive Formula
Funds for Yakima Transit's Dial A Ride Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-038, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement to accept grant funding for paratransit services.
D. Resolution authorizing Right -of -Way Use Permit for Graham Snyder, owner of Cowiche
Canyon Restaurant
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-039, A RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of right-of-way use permit
for five-foot by thirty-foot awning ten feet above sidewalk at site commonly known as 202 East
Yakima Avenue.
E. Resolution authorizing an Agreement with FCS Group in an amount not to exceed
$91,000 to develop and provide a Wastewater, Industrial Wastewater and Stormwater
Rate Study.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-040, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with FCS Group in an amount not to exceed $91,000 to
develop and provide Rate Studies for the Wastewater, Industrial Wastewater and Stormwater
Utilities.
F. Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code YMC 5.98 Temporary Use Permits to
allow for seasonal uses.
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-004, AN ORDINANCE relating to temporary use permits, amending text
amendments to Section 5.98.010 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding temporary use
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permits.
6. Audience Participation
The following people spoke in support of the Yakima -Ellensburg commuter transit service:
Aileen Kane, City resident; Tom Hanson, non-resident, with the Washington State Department of
Transportation (he distributed letters of support from the City of Ellensburg, Central Washington
University and Hope Source Transit Authority/Yakima Ellensburg Commuter Service); Brittany
Holmes, non-resident; Jeanne Coady, non-resident; and Obie O'Brien, non-resident and former
Mayor and Council Member of Ellensburg, and former Hope Source Board Member (also
provided a letter).
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7. Consideration of eliminating Yakima Transit Services Due to Lack of State Funding:
Item A. Elimination of Sunday Service for Fixed Transit Routes.
Item B. Elimination of Yakima/Ellensburg Commuter Bus Service.
City Manager O'Rourke requested this item be tabled to a later date as staff is investigating
additional funding sources. The item was tabled by Council consensus.
ORDINANCES
8. Ordinance relating to Public Safety; amending section 6.80.010 to add the definition of
Electronic Cigarette and adding a new section 6.80.035 prohibiting the use of electronic
cigarettes in any place where smoking is prohibited by law.
City Manag: - ' e no - was i -Ily bro Council Member
Bristol, and -n refe d t• he Pub Safe mitt . He noted thi not a ban, but places
the same re fictions e- aret - nd v- • at a a for of r tobacco products.
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the issue.
e and distribuinformation regarding
Anthony Akins, City resident, spoke against the ordinance and requested Council conduct
further research.
Harold Kaempel, City resident, spoke against the ordinance and encouraged Council perform
further research.
Neal Coffey, non-resident, spoke against the ordinance and distributed additional information on
the issue.
Prosecuting Attorney Martinez emphasized this is not a ban, but an attempt to regulate e -
cigarettes the same way the City regulates tobacco use.
Assistant Mayor Coffey stated the FDA has not taken a position on this and doesn't believe it is
necessary for the Council to take a stand on the issue. Council Member Lover believes this is an
unenforceable regulation. Council Member Adkison noted they are not banning the use, just
regulating it and believes there are two sides to every story. Council Member Ettl doesn't feel
strongly either way, but he does feel badly for people that may be affected by the vapor.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title.
AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety; amending section 6.80.010 to add the definition of
Electronic Cigarette and adding a new section 6.80.035 prohibiting the use of electronic
cigarettes in any place where smoking is prohibited by law.
Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to not pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 4-3
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roll call vote, with Dittmar, Adkison and Ettl voting no. The ordinance did not pass.
9. Other Business
None.
10. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on
March 18, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by a unanimous voice
vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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