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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2014 05A Draft Council Meeting Minutes Approval01,1 1101 li BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. For Meeting of: 5/6/2014 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached minutes. Resolution: Other (Specify): Contract: Start Date: Item Budgeted: Funding Source/Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Insurance Required? No Mail to: Phone: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description ❑ 3-18 ❑ 4-1 ❑ 4-15 ❑ 4-8 Approval of the minutes from the March 18, April 1 and 15, 2014 City Council Business meetings and April 8, 2014 Study Session. Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Ordinance: Contract Term: End Date: Amount: City Manager Upload Date 4/24/2014 4/24/2014 4/24/2014 4/24/2014 Type Cover IMleirttno Cover IMleirttno Cover IMleirttno Cover IMleirttno YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL March 18 2014 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings -- 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 Deputy City Clerk Stephens 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order A. Pres i. ecognit o`a' - n, ;� rigat�jon Mar�ger, for 30 years of Director of • En' eering . • - Cook i oUced Water anrrigation Manager Dave Brown and recognized him for his 30 years of service. B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees i. Appoint Council Member Dittmar as liaison to the Southeast Community Center and appoint a Council Member to the YVCOG General Membership Board. Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to appoint Council Member Dittmar to YVCOG General Membership Board and as liaison to the Southeast Community Center. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 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. The following items were added to the consent agenda: 14. Request to Reallocate Parks & Recreation Capital Funds intended for the Southeast Community Center Restroom Restoration Project to the Yakima Food Bank Building Project. 16. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant a 1% base pay increase and $500 lump sum for all non -represented City employees for 2014. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. Page 1 of 6 (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see motion directly below.) Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. 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. B. 4th Quarter 2013 Treasury Report. C. 4th Quarter 2013 Accounts Receivable Status Report. D. Consideration of changing Human Resources Division to a City Department. E. Resolution ratifying emergency electrical repairs at Lions Pool. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-041, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable contracts for the repair/refurbishment of the electrical service panel and branch circuits associated with the office electrical panel at Lions Pool. F. Resolution authorizing the 2014 Agreement with the Yakima Valley Umpires Association (YVUA) for officiating services for the Parks and Recreation Softball Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-042, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute 201 • -nt • - City o : kima Umpires Association the p osg offi' ; se s forthe City Yakima's organized softball prog G. Resol on aut izi exec, •n o -nt . 1 of the Int cal Agency Agree - - ak a Cou t' ave the o y perform Rig of -Way acquisition services or he City on Capital mprovement rojects. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-043, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 of the Interlocal Agency Agreement with Yakima County, to have the County perform Right -of -Way acquisition services for the City on Capital Improvement Projects. H. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-005, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective April 20, 2014; and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code. I. Request to Reallocate Parks & Recreation Capital Funds intended for the Southeast Community Center Restroom Restoration Project to the Yakima Food Bank Building Project. J. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant a 1% base pay increase and $500 lump sum for all non -represented City employees for 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-048, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to grant a 1% base pay increase and a one-time lump sum payment of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for all non -represented City employees for calendar year 2014. 6. Audience Participation Timer Harrison -O'Dell, City resident, spoke against cancelling the Yakima -Ellensburg commuter bus. Page 2 of 6 Michael Hayes, City resident, discussed his concerns regarding lack of curb cuts on Arlington and 16th Avenue and Folsom Avenues. Pat Smart, City resident, stated her support for elimination of the Pit Bull Ban. Lynne Kittelson, City resident, discussed her ideas for the Downtown Plaza. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. Final Public Input hearing on the 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Office of Neighborhood Development Services. ONDS Manager Matthews briefed Council on the report and stated no further action is necessary after the public hearing. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the public hearing. 8. Public Hearing and consideration of a Resolution to amend the 2014 - 2019 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Director of Utilities and Engineering Debbie Cook noted the City received some unexpected funding so they have amended the list to include four additional projects. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the public heari The City CI RESOLUTI NO. 2 4-� , A OL • , : m�d the Six-yearansportation Improveme - - (TI • for the , i• of 2014 ro h 2019 to incle projects affecting the City's Transpo a ion Plan. Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 9. Public Hearing and ordinance of the City of Yakima relating to dissolving the Transportation Benefit District. Assistant City Attorney Faul briefed Council on the item. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-006, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, relating to dissolving the Transportation Benefit District. Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 10. Public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Recommendation, and Ordinance amending Chapter 15.08 Signs of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding regulation of billboards and off -premises signs within the City of Yakima. Page 3 of 6 Community Development Director Osguthorpe briefed Council on the issue. Planning Commission Chair Fonfara noted the Commission held eight public meetings on the matter, which included representatives from the billboard industry and they received a lot of good input. He reported members present at the February 26, 2014 Planning Commission meeting unanimously approved the draft ordinance. Mayor Cawley opened the public hearing. The following people spoke against the ordinance: Jean Owens, Selah resident; Tom Knaub, non-resident and billboard representative; Rob Legrone, non-resident and billboard representative; Peter Grover, non-resident and billboard representative; Neal Schreibeis, non- resident and billboard representative. The following individuals spoke in favor of the ordinance: Paul Nagle -McNaughton, City resident; Mike Davison, City resident; Ralph Call, City resident; Hary Leavitt, City resident; and Linda Wierman, City resident. Mayor Cawley closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE relating to regulation of signs, amending Chapter 15.08 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding regulation of billboards and off -premises signs. Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to reject the ordinance and ask City staff to meet with the billboard owners and managers to come u with some re ulations on maintenan • - - ' ear , ificall ' e fra nd when material comes do gettin , r: laced. e mo ' ©: rried a 5-2 roll cal ote, with Cawley and Coffey votin City Managhe amortizatiU of any signs. Coffey moved and Ensey seconded to send this issue to the Council Built Environment Committee in April to guide the process. The motion carried by a 5-2 roll call vote, with Dittmar and Lover voting no. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 11. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services contract with Gustafson Guthrie Nichol LTD (GGN) not to exceed $145,000 to prepare design plans for a downtown central plaza. City Manager O'Rourke stated there is a strong consensus that Gustafson Guthrie Nichol is the right fit for this job, with their prior work and personal connections and commitments to Yakima. Strategic Projects Manager Davenport briefed Council on the agreement. Council Member Lover discussed sending this issue to an advisory vote of the people on the November General Election. Council Member Ensey suggested this be added to the citizen survey instead, with a follow-up poll of citizens for better feedback. City Manager O'Rourke noted the survery is generally sent out in June; however, it could be delayed until fall, when there may be a recommended plan. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-045, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Gustafson Guthrie Nichol LTD (GGN) not to exceed $145,000 to prepare design plans for a downtown central plaza. Page 4 of 6 Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Lover moved and Dittmar seconded to add this as an advisory vote to the primary or general election. The motion carried by a 4-3 roll call vote with Coffey, Ensey, Adkison voting no. 12. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Carl Walker Inc. to conduct a parking study in Downtown Yakima. Strategic Projects Manager Davenport briefed Council on the agreement. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-046, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Carl Walker Inc. to conduct a parking study in Downtown Yakima Dittmar moved and Ettl seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote, with Lover voting no. 13. Consideration of Urban Economic Analysis of Cascade Mill Site. City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on this issue. Coffey moved and Ensey seconded to approve. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 14. Resolution a • • g acc- • -' - •f SAFER rant Aw Y epartment. Acting Fire ief Ste b fed Co cil o rant arded in the ount of $118,000 by FEMA. The City CI RESOLUTION NO. 2014-047, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary contracts and other documents for the acceptance of a Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCES 15. Ordinance amending the City of Yakima pit bull dog prohibition to provide certain specific exceptions to the prohibition and permit possession of pit bull dogs within the City under certain conditions; amending YMC 6.18.020 (B) and adding new Section (C). City Manager O'Rourke stated staff is conducting additional research and requested the item be postponed. It was Council consensus to postpone the issue. 16. Other Business 17. Adjournment Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on April 1, 2014. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Page 5 of 6 CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR DRAFT Page 6 of 6 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL April 1 2014 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:45 Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Executive Session regarding pending litigation. Roll call: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Tom Dittmar, Rick Ensey and Bill Lover Absent: Council Member Dave Ettl (excused) Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:57 p.m. BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: M- Ca • ng, A- -nt M cil Members Maureen Ad .on, To Dit ar, Ric, nse :ill L r Staff: City Hager • o e, Ci ttor an ity Clerk Cla Tee Absent: Co - ber - e Ettl (- . ed) 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations i. Money Smart Week proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Juan Aguilar accepted it. ii. National Service Recognition proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Barbara Stahler accepted it. B. Presentations/recognitions/introductions i. Swearing -In of Chief fora Day. City Clerk Clear Tee swore in Adriel Gonzalez -Lopez as Police Chief for a day. ii. Recognition of Retiring Police Employee Mike Merryman for 28 years of service. Chief Rizzi recognized retiring Police Lieutenant Mike Merryman for 28 years of service. Mayor Cawley and fellow Council Members individually thanked Lt. Merryman for his service. Lt. Merryman stated it has been an honor to work for the City and the citizens. Page 1 of 3 iii. Recognition of Alvie Maxey, Irrigation Supervisor, for 25 years of service. Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown recognized Alvie Maxey for 25 years of service. iv. Recognition of Richard Peck, Water Distribution Crew Leader, for 30 years of service. Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown recognized Richard Peck for 30 years of service. 4. Council Reports 5. Consent Agenda Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. The following item was added to the consent agenda: 7. Resolution authorizing execution of Supplement No. 1 of the Professional Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for inspection and construction management services on the MLK Underpass. 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 Dittmar seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by a unanimou • - vote, - • - t. A. Final (Stan Road Improvements ment). B. Final ntrac .ym t for - Secu G�up LLC - Was�ater Treatment Plant Secu r - (Sta -rd Mot B-Accep roject and ap ve the final payment). C. Resolution authorizing a Settlement and Release Agreement entered into by the City of Yakima and Western Peterbilt, Inc. to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by the City of Yakima against Western Peterbilt, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-049, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement entered into by the City of Yakima and Western Peterbilt to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by the City of Yakima against Western Peterbilt, Inc. D. Resolution authorizing Lease Agreements 1, 2, and 3 between the Yakima Air Terminal and Johnny Clark d/b/a J2 Cattle Company. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-050, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute Lease Agreements 1, 2, and 3 with Johnny Clark dba J2 Cattle Company E. Resolution authorizing a lease agreement between the Yakima Air Terminal and James Keene. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-051, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Land Lease Agreement with James Keene F. Resolution authorizing execution of Supplement No. 1 of the Professional Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for inspection and construction management services on the MLK Underpass. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-052, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of Supplement No. 1 of the Professional Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for inspection and construction Page 2 of 3 management services on the MLK Underpass. 6. Audience Participation Carol Skolrud, City resident, expressed her appreciation to the City Council for reconsidering elimination of Transit route 8. She has ridden the new route and is grateful the route was changed rather than cancelled. Walt Ranta, City resident, read a letter he wrote to the City Council regarding his disappointment in their rejection of the future billboard ban. He requested the Council add this issue to the fall election for an advisory vote of the public, just as Council is planning to do with the Downtown Plaza. Ralph Call, City resident, distributed a map of the City with the locations marked where future billboards can be placed. He expressed his disappointment in the City Council's decision not to reject future billboards. He stated that many citizens spoke in favor of the ordinance banning future billboards, and the only people who spoke in opposition were representatives of the billboard industry and one Selah resident. He would also like this issue to be put before the voters in an advisory vote. ORDINANCES 7. Ordinance Amending the 2014 Budget for 2013 Year -End Encumbrances (First Reading). The City Clerk read the ordinance by title and it was laid on the table until April 15, 2014 for a second reading. AN ORDIN for 2013 Ye expenditure the Ci o a ima; a ma ing appropriations riate and Balance ithin various Funds for 9. Adjournment Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to a Council Study Session on April 8, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote, Ettl absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 3 of 3 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION April 8 2014 City Hall -- Council Chambers 10 a.m. Study Session regarding 1) Capital Project Bond Options and 2) Refuse Service & Recycling Program -- MINUTES 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 and City Clerk Clear Tee 2. Capital Project Bond Options City Manager O'Rourke presented three possible options for a $13 million Capital Project Bond, previously identified in the Council's Strategic Priorities. The projects are: 1) North First Street Revita oject Cent�d 3) town stated the first two are • ter op' 's a he info ation e Do town Plaza wi of be ready until later this year. Assistant Ma r Coffe .sk Cou me ers i After Council - , M. •r Caw ed ther members who would like to explore these projects. nt to go into rest from a m t for these projects. rity of Council Strategic Projects Manager Davenport gave a PowerPoint presentation on the North First Street Project. Public Works Director Schafer reported on the potential Aquatic Center and the City's two pools, which are over 60 years old. He stated over $3 million in maintenance issues have been identified, which need to be addressed in the next several years. After further Council discussion, Mayor Cawley noted Council gave general consensus to move ahead with the top two projects conceptually. Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to direct staff to bring back Charter change language setting a designated $750,000 annually for Parks and Recreation capital replacement improvement. The motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote, with Cawley voting no. 3. Refuse Service & Recycling Program Discussion Public Works Director Schafer discussed the Solid Waste Division and pilot recycling program. He noted the citizen survey overwhelmingly supported recycling; however, the cost is a major factor. The pilot program will generate valuable data on the costs and it may be possible to implement a citywide program next year. Mr. Schafer reported the landfill in Terrace Heights is anticipated to be closed in 10 years, which will greatly increase the refuse hauling charges. The Refuse Division would like to be proactive and implement a recycling program, which will expand the life of the landfill. Solid Waste and Recycling Manager Loretta Zammarchi gave a PowerPoint slideshow on the pilot recycling project. Page 1 of 2 Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to proceed with the pilot program for recycling. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 4. Audience Comments (allow 15 minutes) Ron Anderson, City resident, spoke in favor of an Aquatic Center or regional water park at the mill site location. Council Member Adkison reminded everyone of the Community Cleanup up on Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Albertson's parking lot. 5. Adjournment Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on April 15, 2014 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: DATE Page 2 of 2 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL April 15 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, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Clear Tee 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cawley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order A. Procl Mayor Cawl have 80 stu t accepted it.rs. Wright noted they ii. National Day of Prayer proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Leslie Austin accepted it iii. Stand Against Racism proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Erin Black accepted it. She and Reverend Trimble invited Council members to attend a free luncheon advocating racial justice on April 25, 2014 at Performance Park. iv. Cinco de Mayo Cultural Fiesta proclamation Mayor Cawley read the proclamation and Avina Gutierrez accepted it and introduced the Miss Cinco De Mayo contestants. B. Presentations/recognitions/introductions i. Recognition of Shelley Willson, Waste Water Division Manager, for 30 years of service. Director of Utilities and Engineering Debbie Cook introduced and recognized Wastewater Manager Shelley Willson for 30 years of service to the City of Yakima. Several staff members spoke on behalf of Ms. Willson. ii. Recognition of Karen Allen, Yakima Transit Employee, for 30 years of service. Transit Manager Ken Mehin introduced and recognized Transit employee Karen Allen for 30 years of service to the City of Yakima. Page 1 of 5 iii. Presentation of Commendation by Acting Fire Chief Stewart to William (Will) Green with the Water/Irrigation Division. Acting Fire Chief Bob Stewart presented a commendation to Will Green, from the Water and Irrigation Division, for a life saving maneuver on one of his co-workers on February 28, 2014. iv. City of Yakima Apple Award presented to Rich Sanislo, Water/Irrigation Division Irrigation Crew Leader Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown recognized employee Rich Sanislo, from the Water and Irrigation Division. Mayor Cawley presented him with a City Apple Award. 4. Council Reports 5. Consent Agenda Mayor Cawley referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. The following item was added to the consent agenda. Item 9. Resolution authorizing execution of a lease agreement with the Town of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of City entitled Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the City of Tieton for the water year 2014. 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 mov a unanimou A. 2013 B. 2013 e the nsen agen a motion carried by eport - r the Ya - Fire Dep- plant C. Set date of May 6, 2014, for the Closed Record Public Hearing on the Preliminary Plat of Apple Tree Phase 3B, Duane Rodgers / Apple Tree Construction LLC developers. D. Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Seattle School District. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-053, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Seattle School District. E. Resolution authorizing an engineering and consulting services agreement for $271,000 with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. (HLA) for engineering and consulting services associated with the design, production of contract documents and construction management services for the second half of the West Yakima Irrigation System Rehabilitation Project. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-054, 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, production of contract documents and construction management services for the second half of the West Yakima Irrigation System Rehabilitation Project 2323. F. Resolution authorizing an Addendum to the Southeast Yakima Community Center Operating Agreement between the City of Yakima and Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington (OIC), concerning operations of the Yakima Food Bank. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-055, A RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the City Manager to Page 2 of 5 execute an Addendum to the Southeast Yakima Community Center Operating Agreement between the City of Yakima and Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington (OIC), concerning operations of the Yakima Food Bank. G. Ordinance Amending the 2014 Budget for 2013 Year -End Encumbrances (Second Reading). ORDINANCE NO. 2014-007, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2014 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations for 2013 Year -End Encumbrances from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2014. H. Resolution authorizing execution of a lease agreement with the Town of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of City entitled Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the City of Tieton for the water year 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-056, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached and incorporated lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of City entitled Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the Town of Tieton for the water year 2014. 6. Audience Participation Dan Faires, Selah resident, asked about policy changes for a police escort for non-profit events and requested assistance in obtaining a permits for a cruise. Mayor Cawley noted there has been a policy change and to discuss his requests with the City Manager. Bill Duerr, City resident, recognized members of the Planning Commission and City staff for the work they d • oft akima - also hutment with the Council's de .ion on Ib Joe Mann, ,reside th e• •unci) .taf r making Ya a a better place. He announced City • ak a is in - t• 4 for - A merica City and and invited Council members to eir n= plannin -ting on d at 11:00 at th hamber of Commerce. Additionally, he invited Council members to attend the final presentation for the award in Denver, Colorado. He presented Yakima All America City t -shirts to Council. Thomas McCormick, City resident, thanked the Council for assisting him with his last difficulty and wished everyone a Happy Easter. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 7. 2014 State Legislative Session Report Jim Justin, Olympia lobbyist for the City of Yakima, briefed Council on the legislative session. He reminded Council the expectation for 2014 was low; however, some progress was made. He expects 2015 will look much different. 8. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Allied Arts of Yakima Valley to transfer the assets of the Fresh Hop Ale Festival to the City of Yakima. City Manager O'Rourke and Economic Development Director Sean Hawkins briefed Council on the agreement. Council Member Ensey asked how the non -profits will be chosen to keep this moving forward in the future. He is concerned about showing favoritism and believes this should go out to bid. City Manager O'Rourke stated if Council desires, staff can write an RFQ to determine who will handle this event in the future. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. Page 3 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-057, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Allied Arts of Yakima Valley to transfer the assets of the Fresh Hop Ale Festival to the City of Yakima. Ensey moved and Dittmar seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCES 9. Ordinance of the City of Yakima, Washington providing for the issuance and sale of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $15,000,000 and Limited Tax General Obligation refunding bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,100,000 to provide funds to finance the costs of street, road and other improvements, to refund certain outstanding Limited Tax General Obligations of the City, and to finance costs of issuance of each series of bonds; providing for the disposition of the proceeds of sale; and delegating authority to approve the final terms of the bonds. (First Reading) Cindy Epperson, Director of Finance and Budget, briefed Council on the Bond Ordinance. She introduced Lindsay Sovde, with Piper Jaffray & Co. who briefed Council on the bond market. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title, and it was laid on the table until the May 6, 2014 Council meeting for a second reading. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $15,000,000 and limited tax general obligation refunding bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed '.2,100,000 to provide funds to finance the costs of street, road and other i .. s, t� ain o nding gations of the City, and to finanh se bon providing for disposition of the proceeds of ; le; and le ority • •ve t rms o e bonds. 10. Ordinance a -nding - C of Y- ' a ! •u • • •r bition to provi certain specific exceptions ti •itio nd pe ssessio f bull dogs wit the City under certain conditions; amending YMC 6.18.020 (B) and adding new Section (C). City Manager O'Rourke briefed Council on the amendment. Assistant City Attorney Bronson Faul further discussed the Ordinance. Council Member Ettl asked how many requests for this type of service dog were received prior to Council's discussion on this issue late last year. Codes Manager Caruso noted the City had not received any requests prior to the previous discussion, but has received seven in the last 2.5 months. Meg Scott, City resident, spoke against the Ordinance. She has an 11 year old autistic son that has a pit bull service dog and is concerned about the City's requirements. City Manager O'Rourke noted Mr. Caruso and our legal staff will work with her on compliance issues. City Clerk Clear Tee noted the Council has in front of them a letter from Charles Cooper against the ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-008, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima pit bull dog ordinance to provide certain specific exceptions to the prohibition on possessing pit bull dogs within the City; amending YMC 6.18.020 (B) and adding new Section (C). Coffey moved and Ensey seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 5-2 roll call vote, with Adkison and Cawley voting no. Page 4 of 5 11. Other Business Council Member Adkison mentioned the Saturday clean-up event was amazing with hundreds of people helping out. She suggested that it be done more than once a year. City Manager O'Rourke confirmed this type of event is done multiple times each year and will provide Council with a list of scheduled clean-up events. 12. Adjournment Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on May 6, 2014 at 6 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR DRAFT Page 5 of 5