HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/2025 07.A. Approval of minutes February 4, 2025 City Council regular mtg and February 11, 2025 City Council Study SessionItem No. 7.A.
For Meeting of: February 18, 2025
ITEM TITLE:Approval of minutes from the February 4, 2025 City Council regular
meeting and February 11, 2025 City Council study session
SUBMITTED BY:Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes 02-04-2025_DRAFT
Minutes 02-11-2025_DRAFT
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 4, 2025 City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 5:30 PM City Council Regular Meeting – Conducted in person and virtually via Zoom. 1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding; Assistant Mayor Matt Brown and Councilmembers
Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera and Leo Roy
Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda Ibarra 2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Interpreter Services Mayor Byers introduced Jorge Villaseñor who announced interpreter services are available in Spanish. 4. Public Comment
Gale Smart, Yakima resident, made remarks in support of farmworkers and on behalf of the undocumented and immigrant community. Andrew Reyes, City resident, spoke about several matters. Mireya Chavez and Anselmo Mendoza, introduced students from La Casa Hogar who are learning about local government and are in the process of obtaining their citizenship. Patricia Hoendermis, spoke in support of the pool however, expressed concern about the future maintenance costs. Mark Peterson, Yakima County resident and downtown business owner, commented about an assault he experienced downtown. He posted the video on Facebook which generated a lot of comments regarding lack of safety and security in the community. Joe Daniels, City resident, read a religious passage.
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several matters. 5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Recognition of Royale Schneider for 25 years of service
Director of Human Resources Connie Mendoza recognized Royale Schneider for 25 years of service to the City of Yakima.
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B. Administration of Oath of Office to Police Chief Shawn Boyle
City Clerk Rosalinda Ibarra administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Police Chief Shawn Boyle.
Chief Rex Ingram, Police Chief of Caldwell, ID; and Yakima County Sherriff Bob Udell, spoke in support of Chief Boyle's promotion. Chief Boyle expressed appreciation and
addressed the community regarding partnerships, safety, transparency and communication. Councilmembers praised Chief Boyle for his positive reputation around the community.
6. Council Reports A. Council Discussion of Home Occupations Planning Manager Trevor Martin provided information about home occupation permitted uses in the City of Yakima. Assistant Mayor Brown shared suggestions to streamline Chapter 15.04.120: Home Occupations. After Council discussion, MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to send the proposed changes discussed to the Planning Commission to include in a future comp plan discussion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 7. Consent Agenda
Mayor Byers referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members present. There were no changes. 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: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve the consent agenda as read. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. A. Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2025 City Council regular meeting
B. Resolution setting date of February 18, 2025 to amend the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban
Area Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2025-2030
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-022, A RESOLUTION setting the time and place for a
hearing on February 18, 2025 to review and adopt the amended Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2025-2030.
C. Resolution authorizing a contract with Iron Horse, LLC for CIPP Rehabilitation of the Rudkin Road Trunk Sewer Main Project SC2819
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-023, A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract with Iron Horse, LLC for Project SC2819 CIPP Rehabilitation of the Rudkin Road Trunk Sewer
Main.
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D. Resolution authorizing Task Order 2025-01 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. to provide engineering services for Yakima Arboretum Force Main Rehabilitation
Project SC2819
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-024, A RESOLUTION authorizing Task Order 2025-01
with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. to provide engineering services for Project SC2819 Yakima Arboretum Force Main Rehabilitation. E. Resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of a grant program agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the 72nd Avenue and W. Washington Avenue Roundabout Project 2517
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-025, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance and
execution of a grant program agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the 72nd Avenue and W. Washington Avenue Roundabout Project 2517.
F. Resolution authorizing acceptance of 2024 City Safety Program HSIP award with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-026, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of 2024 City Safety Program HSIP award with the Washington State Department of Transportation
for the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843.
G. Ordinance to create a fund to account for Aquatics Facilities Revenue (Second Reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2025-001, AN ORDINANCE authorizing the establishment of a Special Revenue Fund 133 “Aquatics Facilities Fund”; specifying sources of revenue for such fund; and designating the purposes of and the manner of authorizing expenditures from such fund. 8. Public Hearings
A. Public Hearing to consider: A) Resolution adopting the amended Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the period of 2025-2030, and to amend the Transportation Systems Plan 2040; and B) Resolution amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element
Acting City Engineer Bill Preston briefed Council on the public hearing regarding the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Mayor Byers opened the public hearing and with no one coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Byers closed the public hearing.
The City Clerk read both resolutions by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt both resolutions. The
motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-027, A RESOLUTION amending the adopted Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2025 through 2030 and amending the Transportation Systems Plan 2040. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-028, A RESOLUTION amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the amended Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2025 through 2030.
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B. Closed record public hearing and Resolution to consider the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation regarding the preliminary plat of "Aspen Estates Phase 3" submitted by HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., located at 5903 Walla Walla Street
Senior Planner Eric Crowell introduced this item and briefed Council on the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation. Mayor Byers stated this is a closed record hearing and testimony will be limited to the record regarding the preliminary plat. Mayor Byers administered the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. Each Councilmember answered negatively or affirmatively to the following questions: 1. Do you have any interest in the property or the application, or do you own property within 300 feet of the property subject to the application? All Councilmembers
responded they did not. 2. Do you stand to gain or lose any financial benefit as a result of the outcome of this
proposal? The response from Council members was no. 3. Can you hear and consider the application in a fair and objective manner, without bias? All Council members stated they could.
4. Have you had any ex parte communications with the Applicants, or anyone else, regarding this application? All Council members responded no.
Mayor Byers asked if anyone wished to challenge any Council member’s participation in this application on appearance of fairness grounds? No one spoke to the issue. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing. Joseph Calhoun, HLA Engineering on behalf of developer, spoke in support of the project and offered to answer any questions. With no one else coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Byers closed the public hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to affirm the decision of the Hearing Examiner and adopt the resolution. The motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-029, A RESOLUTION approving the Preliminary Long Plat
of Aspen Estates Phase 3, a 15-lot subdivision, located at 5903 Walla Walla St. C. Closed record public hearing and Resolution to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding the preliminary plat of "Occidental Place" submitted by HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., 9206 Occidental Road Planning Manager Trevor Martin introduced this item and briefed Council on the proposal. Mr. Martin explained that due to a mapping error the soil sampling condition in the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation is not necessary. He requested that Council approve the preliminary plat with a modification to remove condition B from the Hearing Examiner's recommendation.
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Mayor Byers stated this is a closed record hearing and testimony will be limited to the record regarding the preliminary plat. Mayor Byers administered the Appearance of
Fairness Doctrine. Each Councilmember answered negatively or affirmatively to the following questions: 1. Do you have any interest in the property or the application, or do you own property
within 300 feet of the property subject to the application? All Councilmembers
responded they did not. 2. Do you stand to gain or lose any financial benefit as a result of the outcome of this proposal? The response from Council members was no. 3. Can you hear and consider the application in a fair and objective manner, without bias? All Council members stated they could. 4. Have you had any ex parte communications with the Applicants, or anyone else, regarding this application? All Council members responded no. Mayor Byers asked if anyone wished to challenge any Council member’s participation in this application on appearance of fairness grounds? No one spoke to the issue.
Mayor Byers opened the public hearing.
Joseph Calhoun, HLA Engineering on behalf of developer, spoke in support of the project and eliminating condition B.
With no one else coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Byers closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to affirm the decision of the Hearing Examiner and adopt the resolution with modifications to eliminate item B. The motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-030, A RESOLUTION approving the Preliminary Long Plat of Occidental Place, a 12-lot common-wall subdivision, located at 9206 Occidental
Place. D. Public hearing and Resolution to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
regarding a right-of-way petition for Ted Palmatier and deny the request to vacate a portion of N. 68th Ave. between Englewood Ave. and Scenic Drive
Planning Manager Trevor Martin introduced this item and briefed Council on the Hearing Examiner's recommendation. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing. Jeff Peters, PLSA Engineering on behalf of Tom Durant (engineer of record), representing the community and Mr. Palmatier, spoke in favor of the project and read a statement from Tom Durant addressing community concerns. Ted Palmatier and Dr. Barry Bernfeld, Yakima residents, spoke in favor of the right-of-way petition and expressed concerns about the safety of the area.
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Jeanna Hernandez, City resident, spoke in opposition and urged Council to deny the right-of way-vacation petition.
With no one else coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Byers closed the public hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After extensive Council deliberation, MOTION: Glenn moved and Berg seconded to adopt the resolution as recommended by the Hearing Examiner. The motion carried by 5-2 roll call vote; Brown and Deccio voting no. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-031, A RESOLUTION relating to land use; denying vacating a portion of N. 68th Ave. between Englewood Ave. and Scenic Dr. in the City of Yakima, Washington.
9. Department Items
A. Ordinance allocating the 5% stormwater utility tax increase for all pool operations Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson briefed the Council on the proposed
ordinance to allow the allocation of 5% of the Stormwater In-Lieu Tax collected to the Aquatics Facilities Fund. The funds generated would pay for operational expenses associated with the City's various aquatic facilities. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote; with Berg voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-002, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 3.131.010, Aquatic Facilities Fund.
B. Discussion of the billing of non-residents for use of emergency fire and police services In response to Council's request about billing non-residents for the use of emergency fire and police services, Yakima Police Lieutenant Ira Cavin provided a presentation
regarding DUI emergency response expense and cost recovery authorized pursuant to RCW 38.52.430. The statute allows public agencies to recover the reasonable costs of an emergency response to an incident involving any person operating vehicles under the influence of intoxicants, limited to $2,500 per incident. Currently, the Yakima Police Department is utilizing this cost recovery method regularly, but it could also be expanded to include the Fire Department and Public Works in certain circumstances. And while the Prosecutor’s Office, the Courts, Finance Department, and Corrections are also involved in the process, they are not eligible for cost recovery of their services. Senior Assistant City Attorney Ryan Bleek explained that there isn’t any statutory support that allows charging non-residents separately for emergency services received in Washington state. The Council expressed appreciation for the information.
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10. City Manager Update
City Manager Baker encouraged Council to monitor state legislative sessions and actions, particularly HB1428 designed to assist cities with public safety costs. 11. Other Business MOTION: Brown moved and Glenn seconded to direct staff to bring back to the next Council business meeting a change to Yakima Municipal Code Section 7.92, the Affordable Housing Incentive Program, which adopts the state statute requirements, which are broader than the current ordinance language. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 12. Adjournment MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
study session on February 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 11, 2025 City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 5:00 PM City Council Study Session – Conducted in person and virtually via Zoom. 1. Roll Call
Present: Assistant Mayor Matt Brown, presiding; and Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera and Leo Roy
Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, Senior Assistant City Attorney Ryan Bleek and City Clerk
Rosalinda Ibarra
Absent and Excused: Mayor Patricia Byers 2. Public Comment (allow 15 minutes) Joe Daniels, City resident, read a religious passage and named states that had slavery. Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several matters related to his property.
Jeanna Hernandez, City resident, thanked Council for not responding to items frequently heard.
3. Study Session Items A. Land use basics, middle housing legislation, and Comprehensive Plan process
Planning Manager Trevor Martin presented information about planning and zoning in
the City of Yakima. Planning is the technical and regulatory process focused on property design and land use. Zoning is a method used by cities to direct specific types of desired growth and growth patterns. He provided a brief history of the establishment
of zoning laws and programs in the United States and how regulations are currently applied and implemented in the City. He described the role of City staff, the Yakima Planning Commission, and the Hearing Examiner. The Planning Division ensures all
applicants are afforded due process on land use applications.
Mr. Martin provided information about House Bill 1110 (known as the “middle housing”
bill) and House Bill 1337 (related to accessory dwelling units “ADU’s”). The middle housing bill requires cities to allow more housing types in predominately residentially zoned areas with the goal of increasing housing options and creating more affordable
neighborhoods. HB 1337 allows homeowners to build more accessory dwelling units on their properties and reduces regulatory barriers. He noted that Washington cities are required to create a unit lot subdivision process and shared an illustration with various examples. Other considerations include exploring additional building design criteria. Mr. Martin described at length the Comprehensive Plan process required under the Growth Management Act (GMA) as well as the annual amendment process. Under the
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GMA, the Office of Financial Management develops population projections and counties, in consultation with cities, determine where that growth should occur. The
Comprehensive Plan guides Yakima’s development over the next 20-year period and includes the exterior urban growth area boundary. The plan contains required elements such as land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, and
climate resilience as well as other optional elements. The Comprehensive Plan may be amended on an annual basis in between the mandatory periodic update deadline. Without a current or adopted Comprehensive Plan, cities and counties lose eligibility for state funding programs. B. Resolution opening the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process
Planning Manager Trevor Martin briefed Council on the resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Byers absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-032, A RESOLUTION opening the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, and YMC Ch. 16.10. C. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Including Study of Impact Fees
Community Development Director Bill Preston and Planning Manager Trevor Martin updated the Council on impact fees and requested that direction on whether to move forward with preparing a scope of work to study the viability of implementing impact fees for development.
After discussion, it was majority Council consensus that staff work with a consultant to develop the scope of work description for an RFQ/RFP that would then determine the potential cost of an impact fee study. The Council also requested that staff bring back information, before the RFQ process, regarding impact fee revenues collected by other jurisdictions.
D. Discussion of Special Event Permits and Street Closures on Yakima Avenue
Planning Manager Trevor Martin introduced the discussion regarding Special Event Permits and Street Closures. Associate Planner Connor Kennedy provided an extensive review of the special event permit workflow process and street closures on Yakima Avenue, specifically cruise night events. Special event permits are processed
pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code 9.70 and permitted cruise nights are established in Yakima Municipal Code 9.25. The permit process involves various City divisions and can be time-consuming.
Yakima Police Department Sergeant Scott Grant elaborated on YPD’s involvement in the special events, noting the amount of police presence required to ensure public
safety.
Assistant Mayor Brown expressed interest in ideas to recoup some costs relating to special events and parades.
After Council discussion, MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to direct staff to prepare appropriate legislation to amend YMC 9.25 relating to establishing cruising event dates and times by resolution annually. The motion carried by unanimous vote; Byers absent.
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4. Adjournment
MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote; Byers absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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