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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
January 19, 2016
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover, and Carmen
Mendez
Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Gutierrez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
i. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week proclamation
Mayor Gutierrez proclaimed January 24 -30, 2016, as Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetists Week. Melissa Hudson accepted the proclamation.
4. Council Reports
None.
5. Consent Agenda
Mayor Gutierrez referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether
there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. Item 5D
(now item 9) was removed from the consent agenda. 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.)
MOTION: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Day Wireless Systems -
Project CC2379 911 (SunComm) Relocation (Standard Motion V -B- Accept the
project and approve)
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B. 4th Quarter 2015 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 4th
Quarter 2015 claims activity
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -007, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 4th
Quarter 2015 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
C. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with Washington Learning Source (WLS) and to take such actions
as are necessary to register the City of Yakima as a participating public agency
with WLS
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -008, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an I ntergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with Washington Learning Source (WLS) and to take such actions as are
necessary to register the City of Yakima as a participating public agency with WLS.
D. Resolution authorizing an I nterlocal Agreement with the Yakima County Sheriff's
Office to provide for joint cooperation in a Critical Response Unit that
incorporates both a Special Weapons and Tactics ( "SWAT ") team and Crisis
Negotiations Team ( "CNT ") comprised of officers from both agencies
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -009, A RESOLUTION approving an interlocal agreement
between the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office to jointly
cooperate in the event of major law enforcement operations and maintain the Critical
Response Unit.
E. Resolution authorizing license agreement for promotional signage with North
Front Street Improvement Association
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -010, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter
into and administer a license agreement with the North Front Street I mprovement
Association for promotional street banner installation.
6. Audience Participation
Ashley White, City resident, reported her concerns about the lack of safety in downtown
Yakima. She stated she filed a complaint with the Police Department and has not received
a response.
Jim Scoggins, City resident, encouraged Council to look at the refuse rates in comparison
to other cities and the County, and to consider privatizing refuse services.
Karl Pasten, City resident and Executive Director of Yakima Valley Trolleys, briefed
Council on the history of the trolleys and asked Council to consider placing the trolleys first
when prioritizing funding for City assets.
Robbie Byrne, City resident, encouraged Council to look at internal candidates or the
surrounding area when hiring a City Manager. She also spoke against giving bonuses to
City Managers when they leave.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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7. Open record public hearing and resolution on the proposed Development Agreement of
Catalyss (formerly Toscanna) located in the vicinity of 40th Ave and Castlevale Road
Valerie Smith, Senior Planner, briefed Council on the item.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing.
Ron Hatfield and Bruce Corkcett, City residents, spoke against the agreement and
outlined their concerns.
Jim Laidler, Project Manager for Catalyss, stated they need the development agreement
approved before they can move forward with the project. If approved, they will modify their
plan through the proper procedures.
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Senior Planner Smith stated the agreement must be approved before any further
development can take place on this project. Acting City Attorney Kunkler stated the
development agreement authorizes the last component to allow what was approved, which
is construction of the lower portion of the property. He understands the developer may
propose modifications; however, Council would have further opportunity to review that •
under a Class 3 hearing.
Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing and noted they have a corrected resolution
before them for action.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -011, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute a Development Agreement with Catalyss, LLC. (herein after
"Developer ") to provide for the terms and conditions of development of a preliminary plat
and planned development to be located in the vicinity of Castlevale Road and North 40th
Avenue, in the City of Yakima.
MOTION: Lover moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 6 -1 vote, with D. Gutierrez voting no.
8. Closed record public hearing and resolution on the proposed master planned
development for Powerhouse Villas, submitted by DMF Investments
Trevor Martin, Assistant Planner, briefed Council on the hearing.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak,
closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -012, A RESOLUTION approving a preliminary long plat and
planned development, for the Preliminary Plat of Powerhouse Villas, a forty -three lot multi-
family subdivision, located in the vicinity of Powerhouse Rd and 28th Ave., Yakima,
Washington.
MOTION: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
9. Resolution authorizing an engineering and consulting services agreement with CDM Smith,
Inc. for engineering and consulting services associated with the 2017 Wastewater Facility
Plan update and Solids Handling Plan, not to exceed $514,210
Council Member D. Gutierrez asked if other agencies were considered for this contract,
if the City has time to meet the deadlines as specified in the contract and whether
references were checked.
Debbie Cook, Director of Utilities and Engineering, responded that this has been
approved pursuant to the City's process for choosing consultants. Four applications were
received and interviews were held. CDM Smith, Inc. has previously worked for the City and
did a fabulous job. They are prepared to meet the required dates and references were
checked.
After further Council discussion,
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to postpone this item to
the February 2, 2016, Business Meeting. The motion carried by a 4 - vote with
Adkison, Coffey and Mendez voting no.
Council Member D. Gutierrez requested a meeting with the City Manager and staff to
review the vision for this contract.
10. Resolution in support of Yakima School District's ballot measure entitled "Proposition No.
1, Yakima School District No. 7's replacement maintenance and operations bond," set for
approval by the electorate on February 9, 2016
Interim City Manager Cutter briefed Council on the issue and noted the agenda item title
should read Levy and not Bond.
John Vornbrock, City resident and Yakima School District Board member, provided
Council with an overview of their school levy.
The following citizens spoke in support of the resolution: Steve McKenna, President of
Yakima Education Association; Kevan Montoya, City resident; and Bob DiPietro, City
resident. '
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -013, A RESOLUTION supporting Yakima School District No.
7's ballot measure, entitled Proposition No. 1, "Yakima School District No. 7 Replacement
Maintenance and Operation Levy," set for February 9, 2016 election.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Lover seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
11. Resolution approving the issuance of a Revenue Bond by the Housing Authority of the City
of Yakima not to Exceed $7,000,000, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of
housing complexes to provide housing for low- income persons in the City of Yakima
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Interim City Manager Cutter briefed Council on the issue.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -014, A RESOLUTION approving the issuance of a revenue
bond by the Housing Authority of the City of Yakima in the principal amount of not to
exceed $7,000,000, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Naches House and
Glenn Acres Housing complexes to provide housing for low- income persons in the city of
Yakima, Washington.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
12. State Auditor's Reports - City's 2014 Financial Statements, Federal Single Audit, and
Accountability
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the report, noting they received
a clean opinion from the State Auditor. They did have one finding, which was due to a
delay in sending in a report.
13. Yakima Central Plaza Update and Next Steps
Economic Development Manager Hawkins, presented a PowerPoint on the Plaza outlining
how we got here and what the next steps are. He reported the design is 75% complete
and should be 90% complete by mid - March. The cost estimate is $11.5 million with $7
million in private donations expected to be raised. As of January 4, 2016, $3,938,000 has •
been pledged with more to come.
The following citizens spoke in support of the plaza: Ralph Call, City resident; Dave
Franklund, Terrace Heights resident and City business owner, who spoke on behalf of
KDF Architects; Mike McKinney, City resident; Maria Garcia, City resident; Joe Mann, City
resident; Larry Hull, City resident and owner of the Larson Building; and Dana Dwinell, City
resident.
The following citizens spoke against the plaza: Fred Mercy, City resident; Jerry Maggard,
City resident; and Paul Tabayoyon, non - resident. •
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to terminate construction of the
Yakima Central Plaza, and instruct staff to complete the necessary
documentation for the next City Council meeting.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to amend the motion to have a
study session with the new Council as this should not be decided at this time and
in this manner. The motion carried by a 4 -3 vote with Cousens, D. Gutierrez and Lover
voting no.
ACTION: To approve the motion as amended, action failed by a 4 -3 vote with
Adkison, Coffey, A. Gutierrez and Mendez voting no.
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MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to have a study session on
the issue. The motion carried by a 6 -1 vote with D. Gutierrez voting no.
14. City Manager executive search firm selection
MOTION: Adkison moved and Coffey seconded to select Prothman as the
executive search firm for the City Manager. The motion carried by 4 - vote with D.
Gutierrez, Lover and Mendez voting no.
15. Consideration of written procedure regarding Council member attendance at City Council
meetings by electronic means such as speakerphone or other means that provides full
audio or audiovisual capability.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Harvey briefed Council on the subject. Council Member
Mendez noted over the prior four years, Council members missed approximately two
meetings per year.
MOTION: Mendez moved to use electronic means to participate in meetings if you are
absent. The motion died due to lack of a second.
16. Other Business
None.
17. Adjournment
Motion: Coffey moved to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on
February 2, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried
by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
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