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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2008 — 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS — YAKIMA CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley, Council
Members Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover and Neil
McClure
Staff: City Manager Zais, Acting City Attorney Harvey and City Clerk Moore
2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Neil McClure gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
1. Appreciation to Council Member Norm Johnson
Mayor Edler read a proclamation of commendation and appreciation for Norm
Johnson's three years of service as a City Councilmember as he moves on to the
elected position of State Representative of the 14 District. He was presented with
a distinguished service award. City Manager Zais presented him with a leadership
plaque for his work as Chair on the Downtown Yakima Futures Committee. Police
Chief Granato presented a plaque of appreciation from the Police Department and
Fire Chief Hines spoke words of commendation and presented him with a helmet.
2. Homeless Persons' Memorial Day
Council Member McClure read a proclamation declaring December 21, 2008 as
Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Rhonda Hauff accepted the proclamation
and gave a calendar to the Council. Mayor Edler announced that the homeless
shelters are in need of volunteers.
B. Special presentations / recognitions
• Recognition of Yakima Police Department Reserve Officer Lt. Richard
Lilly •
Council Member Lover read a proclamation recognizing Lt. Richard Lilly for 35
years of service as a Yakima Police Reserve Officer. Lt. Lilly received a plaque
and a retirement badge.
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests
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D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Yakima Valley Conference of Governments members and alternate
To fill Council Member Johnson's seat on the YVCOG Executive Board, it was
MOVED BY JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY McCLURE TO APPOINT
COUNCIL MEMBER ENSEY TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote. ENSEY MOVED AND McCLURE
SECONDED TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER LOVER AS THE DELEGATE.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Sean Hawkins, Manager of the Committee for Downtown Yakima, introduced Jamie
Lee Stickel as the.new Program Administrator.
4. Consent agenda
Mayor Edler referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning
whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or
citizens present. There were no changes. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. JOHNSON MOVED AND
McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
*A. Consideration of approval of Council Minutes
*B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes
5. Audience Participation
Paul George and Susan Whitman read a letter into the minutes regarding the motion
Assistant Mayor Cawley made at the December 2, 2009 Council Business meeting
concerning their applications for the future, vacant Council member position. They
requested City Legal to investigate whether Assistant Mayor Cawley had violated the •
Appearance of Fairness Doctrine as it relates to quasi - judicial proceedings and
whether there is a conflict of interest in his relationship with Dave Ettl who is also
applying for the position.
Louis Peck, a retired funeral director, Jennifer Bush and Randy Howe of Midstate
Monuments, spoke in opposition of the idea of the City selling tombstones to
Tahoma Cemetery as that would be in direct competition with free enterprise. Mayor
Edler advised they would request a report from staff on the issue and respond at a
future meeting.
Maud Scott spoke about the benefit of addressing the Council in person instead of
communicating by email or written comments. She questioned what percent of the
irrigation rebuild bond money has been expended and what is the plan for the future
when the remainder of the money is depleted. City Manager Zais invited Ms. Scott
to talk with him about the schedule for the project.
Dave Ettl, 315 N. 36 Avenue, said he was offended to be included in the letter from
Paul George and Susan Whitman and supported Council Member Cawley's motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner to
approve the vacation of the public right -of -way in the vicinity of Oak Avenue
between Gordon Road on the west and North First Street and a vacated
portion of North Front Street on the east
Alice Klein, Assistant Planner, noted that the Hearing Examiner held a open record
public hearing on September 25, 2008 and recommended approval on October 8,
2008. Staff supports the Hearing Examiner's recommendation.
. Mayor Edler opened the public hearing and with no one coming forward to
speak, closed the public hearing.
CAWLEY MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND TO DIRECT LEGAL TO PREPARE THE
LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Yakima and Yakima County to establish an
interim operating arrangement while an implementation plan is developed to
potentially merge the City and County purchasing functions
County Commissioners Ron Gamache and Mike Leita joined the Council at the
horseshoe to jointly discuss the plan to merge the City and County purchasing
functions. Assistant City Manager Zabell gave background information. The City
Clerk read the resolution by title; JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED
TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Commissioner Gamache spoke in support of the
resolution and said they will put a resolution in front of the County Commissioners as
well. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -168, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the City of Yakima and Yakima County for the purpose of negotiating and
establishing an interim operating arrangement for joint City and County purchasing
while a comprehensive implementation plan is developed that would effectuate the
proposed merger of the City and County Purchasing functions; and also authorizing
the City Manager to execute additional Interlocal Agreements, contracts and related
documents necessary to accomplish the merger.
*8. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of the 2009 -2010
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima
Police Patrolman's Association
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -169, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima and the
Yakima Police Patrolman's Association for wages, hours, and working conditions for
2009 -2010; 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.
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*9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing write off of uncollectible accounts
for:
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A. Delinquent Utility Bills
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -170, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of certain
uncollectable accounts receivable by the utility funds of the City of Yakima.
B. Parking Citations
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -171, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of certain
uncollectable parking citations and penalties for the City of Yakima.
C. Central Receivables
RESOLUTION NO. R -2008 -172, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write off of certain
uncollectable accounts due to various funds of the City of Yakima.
*10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of contracts with various
cities and fire districts for 2009 communications services
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -173, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Fire Communications
Services Contract with the City of Union Gap, the City of Selah, and various Yakima
County Fire Protective Districts.
*11. Consideration of a Resolution declaring one 1976 trailer- mounted Rockwell
Sewer Rodder surplus to the needs of the Wastewater Division and
authorizing the sale of this equipment to the City of Selah
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -174, A RESOLUTION declaring one 1976 Trailer -
Mounted Rockwell Sewer Rodder surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima's
Wastewater Division and authorizing the sale of such equipment to the City of Selah.
*12. Consideration of a Resolution declaring certain used police vehicles surplus
and authorizing the Washington State Department of General Services
Administration to sell or auction these vehicles
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -175, A RESOLUTION declaring ten used police vehicles
to be surplus and authorizing their sale by the Washington State General Services
Administration
*13. Consideration of a Resolution re- authorizing execution of an interlocal
agreement with the City of Selah for Yakima Transit bus service within Selah
city limits
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -176, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Selah for the provision of Yakima Transit bus services within the borders of the City
of Selah.
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*14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the
Yakima Basin Water Resource Agency for use of office space at Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -177, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Office Use Agreement with Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency for
use of office space. •
*15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an animal control
agreement with the Humane Society of Central Washington for 2009
RESOLUTION NO. R -2008 -178, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Animal Control Agreement with the
Humane Society of Central Washington.
*16. Consideration of a Final Contract Payment for Kiwanis Skate Park Project
The report from the City Engineer, dated December 3, 2008, with respect to the
completion of the work on the Kiwanis Skate Park, performed by Gridliner
Skateparks, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*17. Consideration of Legislation authorizing execution of interlocal jail
agreements with:
A. City of Wapato
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -179, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of
Wapato, Washington for the provision of jail services.
B. City of Union Gap
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -180, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with
the City of Union Gap to allow the City of Yakima to house prisoners of the City
of Union Gap at the Yakima City Jail.
C. City of Tieton
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -181, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with
the City of Tieton to allow the City of Yakima to continue to house prisoners of
the City of Tieton at the Yakima City Jail.
*18. Set Date of Open Record Public Hearing for January 20, 2009, to amend the
Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and consider the Regional Planning
Commission's recommendation on the proposed Adult Business Ordinance
January 20, 2009, was set as the date of open record public hearing to amend the Yakima
Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and consider the Regional Planning Commission's
recommendation on the proposed Adult Business Ordinance
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*19. Set Date of Closed Record Public Hearing for January 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. to
consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve a Preliminary
Long Plat/Planned Development known as Hidden Lakes located in the vicinity
of West Washington and 72' Avenues as requested by Teammates, LLC
January 20, 2009, was set as the date of open record public hearing to consider the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve a Preliminary Long Plat/Planned
Development known as Hidden Lakes located in the vicinity of West Washington
and 72 Avenues as requested by Teammates, LLC.
*20. Set Date of Public Hearing for January 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation to enter into a development agreement
with Teammates, LLC
January 20, 2009, was set as the date of open record public hearing to consider the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation to enter into a development agreement with
Teammates, LLC.
ORDINANCES
21. Consideration of an Ordinance adopting the 2009 Budget
City Manager Zais described the changes to the budget from the wrap -up session.
He explained an oversight regarding the assessment for Emergency Management
Services (EMS) and suggested Council make an amendment to include an
additional $1,037 to be consistent with other cities in the Valley.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY
SECONDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO GIVE A FULL ASSESSMENT TO THE
EMS BUDGET BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT BY $1,037. The motion to amend
carried by unanimous roll call vote. McCLURE MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED
TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO FUND THE BLACK ROCK PROJECT BY $20,000.
The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote; Lover and Ensey voting no. The question
was called for a vote on the ordinance as amended. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -55, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of
Yakima, Washington, for the year 2009; and making appropriations for estimated
expenditures.
*22. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the pay and compensation plan for
employee labor settlements and agreements and Civil Service
reclassifications
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -56, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel, adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 11,
2009, amending Subsections 2.20.100A, 2.20.100C, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A,
2.20.1108, 2.20.110C, 2.20.110D, 2.20.110E, 2.20.110F and 2.20.11OG, all of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code
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*23. Consideration of an Ordinance relating to group insurance for employees of
the City of Yakima; amending Chapter 2.04 group insurance of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code, specifically sections 2.04.010 "Plan Adopted" and
2.04.030, "City Contributions; updating code provisions to be consistent with
Collective Bargaining Agreements and other housekeeping amendments; and
amending group medical premium cost - sharing formula for management
employees
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -57, AN ORDINANCE relating to Group Insurance for
employees of the City of Yakima; amending Chapter 2.04 entitled "Group Insurance"
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, specifically sections 2.04.010, "Plan Adopted"
and 2.04.030, "City Contributions "; adding a new definitions Section 2.04.020; and
updating municipal code provisions to be consistent with collective bargaining
agreements, making other housekeeping amendments, and amending the group
medical premium cost sharing formula for management group employees.
*24. Second reading of an Ordinance appropriating funds for the disbursement of
2008 4th Quarter Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID)
Assessment Revenues to Committee for Downtown Yakima (CDY)
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -58, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $22,000 within the 161 — Downtown
• Yakima Business Improvement District Fund for expenditure during 2008 to provide
for ongoing maintenance in and improvement of downtown Yakima.
25. Other Business
• Tahoma Cemetery Tombstones
Assistant Mayor Cawley hoped to discuss the Tahoma Cemetery tombstone issue.
City Manager Zais said he would request a report from staff for Council review in
January 2009. Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson advised that, as a
preliminary step, there was a request for proposal to determine if Midstate
Monument would be interested in wholesaling monuments to the City to decrease
expenses.
• Council Candidate Interviews
Council discussed the process for interviewing Council candidates on Monday,
December 15
McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO GROUP THE CANDIDATES
AND INTERVIEW HALF IN THE MORNING AND HALF IN THE AFTERNOON.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO ALLOW EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY SONYA CLAAR -TEE FLEXIBILITY TO ARRANGE THE
SCHEDULING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO NARROW THE SELECTION
DOWN FOLLOWING THE 3- MINUTE PRESENTATIONS TO TEN OR LESS FOR
IN -DEPTH INTERVIEWS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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COFFEY MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO USE THE SAME STANDARD
QUESTIONS FOR EACH CANDIDATE IN THE IN -DEPTH INTERVIEWS. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
LOVER MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO HAVE EACH COUNCIL MEMBER
IDENTIFY THREE CANDIDATES FOR IN -DEPTH INTERVIEWS. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
26. Adjournment
CAWLEY MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO DECEMBER 15,
2008 AT 10:00 A.M. FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's
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