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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS MEETING
MAY 18, 2010
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, YAKIMA CITY HALL
5:00 -5:15 P.M. — FIRE DEPARTMENT
LADDER TRUCK DEMONSTRATION
(City Hall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.)
5:15 — 6:00 EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
2. Executive Session (up to 45 minutes)
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Personnel lssues:
➢ Evaluate complaints against a public official
➢ Review performance of a public employee
➢ Pending and potential litigation
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
6:00 P.M. — BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Dave Edler, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Kloster
2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
• National Safe Boating Week
Mayor Cawley read a proclamation declaring the week of May 22 -28, 2010,
as National Safe Boating Week. Gerald Koch from the U.S. Coastguard
accepted the proclamation.
• National Historic Preservation Month (read May 4, 2010 but not accepted).
Jennifer Wilde - McMurtrie, Chair of the Historic Preservation Committee,
accepted the proclamation that she was unable to accept at the May 4th
Council meeting and spoke about the importance of historic preservation in
the community. She extended an invitation to an upcoming event on May
23r to celebrate Yakima's 125 Anniversary and informed the public of other
events associated with Yakima's anniversary.
B. Presentations /recognitions /introductions
1. Recognition of Project Engineer Al Rose's retirement
Mayor Cawley read a proclamation of commendation honoring Al Rose's 25-
year career with the City of Yakima. City Manager Zais presented an official
retirement watch to him.
2. Mt. St. Helens 30 -year Remembrance
City Manager Zais recapped the eruption of Mt. St. Helens on May 18, 1980
and the impact it had on Yakima. He referenced the photo display and video
presentation Community Relations Manager Beehler set up in the foyer at
City Hall.
3. Luz Gutierrez introduced Miguel Cuevas from Toppenish who won first place
in the Cinco de Mayo art poster contest.
C. Status reports on prior meeting's citizen service requests
1. Response regarding parking policy at Chestnut Manor -- Danny Fergusen
and Eugene McAlpine
Assistant City Manager Zabell summarized the most recent changes to
parking in the downtown area. Nick Hughes, representing the City Parking
Commission, explained the reasons for the existing parking policy. Public
Works Director Waarvick offered some options for ADA parking. Eugene
McAlpine again requested that monthly parking permits be offered to
Chestnut Manor residents, identical to the ones issued to the Savoy,
Cascade and Senator apartment residents. Mr. Hughes recommended the
entire issue of parking for downtown residents be revisited in the future.
ACTION: Motion carried to not change the current policy and direct the
parking commission and Chestnut Manor residents to meet and come back to
Council with more information and recommendations. VOTE: 5 -2, Cawley
and Coffey voting no.
2. Police Chief's involvement in immigration rally — Robbie Byrne and Betty
Rohrich
Chief Granato read his report, which Gloria Hernandez interpreted for
Spanish- speaking attendees. He mentioned he was offended that Ms. Byrne
and Ms. Rohrich suggested he was "soft on gangs."
Following his report, Council moved to the public hearings since it was 7 p.m.
Upon conclusion of the public hearings, Council made the following motion:
ACTION: Motion carried to accept the Police Chief's report and move on to
the rest of the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous
D. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees -- None
4. Consent Agenda
ACTION: Motion carried to approve the consent agenda. VOTE: Unanimous
*A. Consideration of approval of Council Meeting Minutes
1. Business Meeting — April 20, 2010
ACTION: Council meeting minutes were approved.
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*B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes
1. City /County Intergovernmental Committee — April 13, April 27 and May 11,
2010 (4 *B -5 in Council packets)
2. Neighborhood Development Committee — May 5, 2010
3. Economic Development Committee — May 5, 2010
4. Budget Committee — April 28, 2010
5. Intergovernmental Committee — May 11, 2010 (see #1)
ACTION: The Council Committee Meeting Minutes were approved.
5. Audience Participation
• Ricardo Garcia referenced his involvement in reporting the Mt. St. Helens
eruption in Spanish on Radio KDNA in 1980. He suggested YPAC present
information in Spanish regarding the Gang -Free Initiative, similar to what was
aired on KYVE recently. He urged the Council to take a stand on immigration
reform.
• Brad Tidrick expressed his frustration about the gangs and crimes in Yakima and
demanded a fix to the problem.
• Donald Salva stated it is easy to play the blame game, but we need to look at
ourselves and see what we can do to solve problems together as a community.
7:00 P.M. — PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public hearing and consideration of an Ordinance approving the Shewmaker
annexation
Supervising Planner Bruce Benson explained the annexation specifics and stated it
was initiated before November 2009. Mayor Cawley opened and closed the public
hearing as no one came forward to speak. Council Member Ettl asked if this
annexation was in the "pipeline" or would approval jeopardize the process with the
County for working on a master plan. Consensus was that this annexation would not
affect the process.
ACTION: Motion carried to pass the ordinance. VOTE: Unanimous
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -24
7. Public hearing and consideration of an Ordinance approving the Zeigler annexation
Supervising Planner Bruce Benson explained the annexation specifics and stated
the annexation was initiated in December 2009. Mayor Cawley opened and closed
the public hearing as no one came forward to speak. Discussion ensued on whether
this annexation would interfere with the focus and direction of the Intergovernmental
Committee discussions with the County.
ACTION: Motion carried to pass the ordinance. VOTE: 4 -3, Ensey, Lover and
Cawley voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -25
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8. Public hearing and consideration of a Resolution authorizing a Law Enforcement
Grant Application with the Department of Justice and authorizing corresponding
Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County
Police Captain Jeff Schneider explained the grant money would be shared with the
County. The City would use the funds for anti -gang emphasis patrols. Mayor
Cawley opened and closed the public hearing as no one came forward to speak.
ACTION: Motion carried to adopt the Resolution. VOTE: Unanimous
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -59
9. Public hearing on closure of 23r and Lincoln Avenues pathway
Public Works Director Chris Waarvick explained the available options for Council
consideration regarding disposition of the pathway. Crime and Intelligence Analyst
Supervisor Cesar Abreu provided analysis of crime data in this area. Mayor Cawley
opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke /wrote against closing the
pathway: Scott Kline; Richard Marcley; Earl Hall; Marie Koresky; Mark Hummel; and
John Rennie. The following citizens spoke /wrote in favor of closing the pathway:
Joel Peycke; Gail Harthcock; Richard Ausink; Lavenia Malesich; Anonymous. The
following citizens were undecided and /or recommended other solutions: Jan
Mendenhall; Sean Rankin; Hilary Alexander. Mayor Cawley closed the public
hearing.
Council discussion followed on options for the pathway, i.e. lighting, gates, etc. and
funding sources.
ACTION: Motion to close the pathway permanently and be able to revisit it later.
ACTION: Amend the motion to close the pathway with a fence but not pay for it with
City funds. VOTE: 4 -2, Ettl and Cawley voting no, Coffey recused.
ACTION: Amended motion carried. VOTE: 5 -1, Ettl voting no, Coffey recused.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
10. Request from Friday Night Live for reconsideration of an application for a park permit
Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson spoke about Friday Night Live's
application to use the Naches Parkway to feed the homeless and the reason for
rescinding the originally approved permit. Don Boyd, Sandy Graves and Pastor Bob
Russell addressed the Council on background, statistics and their reason for the site
request.
ACTION: Motion carried to accept Friday Night Live's application and approve the
permit for the Naches Parkway location. VOTE: Unanimous
11. Consideration of Fresh Hop Ale Festival request for usage of public parking at the
Millennium Plaza
Public Works Director Waarvick stated this event is a major fundraiser for Allied Arts
and has been held at the Millennium Plaza for several years. This year they are
requesting to use a greater portion of the parking lot (3r Street and Chestnut) to
erect a tent and will pay for the area they use for this purpose. Representatives from
Allied Arts, Jessica Moskwa, Carl and Carol Vandenhoven and Bill Rathbone
supported the request. Kathy Mercy, representing Mercy Theatres, was not in favor
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of their request, stating it adversely affected her business and costs her money when
parking is not available for her patrons because of these events.
ACTION: Motion carried to approve the request presented by Allied Arts.
VOTE: 4 -3, Adkison, Cawley and Lover voting no.
*12. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a Letter of Intent for $500,000 line -of- credit
for Kiwanis Park improvements
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -60
*13. 2009 Annual Report of the City of Yakima Fire Department
ACTION: Report accepted
*14. First quarter 2010 Treasury report from Finance Department
ACTION: Report accepted.
*15. Consideration of a Resolution declaring one (1) 1995 Wildcat "Easy Over" compost
turner to be surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima and the Wastewater Division
and authorizing its sale /auction
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -61
*16. Set date of public hearing for June 1, 2010 to consider the Washington Heights
annexation
ACTION: Public hearing was set for June 1, 2010.
*17. Set date of closed record public meeting for June 1, 2010 to consider the preliminary
plat of Scenic Estates
ACTION: Public meeting was set for June 1, 2010.
*18. Consideration of a Resolution setting dates of public hearings for June 1 and June
15, 2010, to consider:
A. Adoption of the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program for the years
2011 to 2016 and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan
B. Amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities
Element
ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2010 -62
ORDINANCES
*19. Consideration of an Ordinance securing use and possession of property at 16 and
Washington Avenues
ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -26
*20. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2010 Budget and making an
appropriation within the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund accepting contribution
revenue for development of a children's playground at Kiwanis Park
ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -27
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21. Other Business
A. Request from Council Members Bill Lover and Rick Ensey to discuss and
reconsider the "A" Street project funded from Office of Neighborhood
Development Services CDBG funds and CDBG federal stimulus funds
Council Member Lover suggested we decide on a reduction for the "A" Street
proposal and use the money for the gang -free initiative. Council discussed this
at length.
ACTION: Motion failed to direct staff to scrub the budget plans and come back
with a list of options for various percentages and what that would look like in
terms of the project's completion and how much money it would free up to use
for the gang -free initiative activities. VOTE: 5 -2, Adkison, Ettl, Edler, Cawley
and Coffey voting no.
ACTION: Motion failed to approve the recommendation as stated in the packet
that we have this additional infrastructure money in the 2010 budget and secure
that for gang free initiative related infrastructure projects. VOTE: 5 -2, Lover,
Cawley, Edler, Ensey and Adkison voting no.
Council Member Edler asked Council to keep Deputy City Clerk Linda Watkins in
their prayers as she is battling cancer at this time.
22. Adjournment — 10:03 p.m.
ACTION: Motion carried to adjourn to May 25, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council
Chambers for a study session regarding the E- verify system. VOTE: Unanimous
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