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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 18, 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.
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 Deputy City Clerk Brandy
Bradford
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Byers introduced Marivy Vasquez who announced interpreter services are available
in Spanish.
4. Public Comment
Shelly White, City resident, provided information regarding middle housing options.
Joe Daniels, City resident, read a religious passage.
Andrew Reyes, City resident, spoke about several matters related to public information.
5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Presentation from DYBID Board
DYBID Board Chair Ben Hittle presented information to Council relating to downtown
maintenance services and costs. DYBID Board elections are scheduled for March
2025. The Board hopes to find ways to improve communication with City Council and
staff regarding complaints in the DYBID area.
Assistant Mayor Brown asked if the scope of the current DAY contract is too broad.
DAY Executive Director Curt Wilson spoke about the workload and the costs of the
contract. Mr. Wilson agreed that the scope of work should be reviewed.
B. Yakima Valley Tourism 2024 Annual Report and 2025 update
John Cooper, President & CEO of Yakima Valley Tourism, presented the Yakima
Valley Tourism 2024 Annual Report and 2025 update. Cooper mentioned the Yakima
Valley was named the Best Wine Region in the 2024 USA Today's Readers' Choice
Awards. There will be a new training opportunity, the Yakima Valley Ambassador
Program, which front-line staff and others can obtain certification to help improve
messaging about the Yakima Valley. Cooper also discussed the upcoming
Restaurant Week in March and efforts to increase participation of local restaurants in
the event.
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6. Council Reports
None.
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: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
A. Approval of minutes from the February 4, 2025 City Council regular meeting and
February 11, 2025 City Council study session
B. Set date of March 18, 2025, as the date for a closed record public hearing to consider
the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation on a rezone request (RZ#005-
24) for six parcels located at 103, 105, 107 N. 40th Ave., and 3902 Summitview
Avenue
C. January 2025 Investment Transaction Report
D. Approve payment of disbursements for the period January 1-31, 2025
E. Resolution accepting and approving 4th Quarter 2024 Claim Report
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-033, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 4th
Quarter 2024 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
F. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2025 and 2026 Airport Rates
and Fees
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-034, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
amend the 2025 and 2026 Airport Rates and Fees to add fees for the conference
room, administrative office, and equipment usage to within the Master Fee Schedule
in line with Resolution R-2024-191.
G. Resolution authorizing an enterprise license agreement for the sole source purchase
of Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology with Environmental Systems
Research Institute Inc (ESRI)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-035, A RESOLUTION authorizing an enterprise license
agreement for the sole source purchase of Geographic Information System (GIS)
Technology with Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc (ESRI).
H. Resolution authorizing a contract with Granicus SmartGov for permitting, licensing,
code enforcement services
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-036, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with
Granicus for SmartGov services.
Resolution authorizing an Supplemental Agreement with HLA Engineering & Land
Surveying Inc for 72nd Avenue and W. Washington Avenue Roundabout Project 2517
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-037, A RESOLUTION authorizing Supplemental
Agreement 4 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying Inc providing professional
services for the 72nd Avenue & W. Washington Avenue Roundabout Project 2517.
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J. Resolution authorizing a Right of Way Use Permit Application RL240086 for Once or
Twice LLC at 31 N Front Street
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-038, A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a right-
of-way use permit to allow a metal awning and commercial exhaust hood at 31 N
Front Street.
K. Resolution authorizing Right of Way Use Permit Application RL240065 for Catholic
Charities at 303 E D Street
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-039, A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a
right-of-way use permit to allow stairs and landing, and fencing and gate on the west
side of the building at 303 East D Street.
L. Resolution authorizing the execution of a Software as a Service (SaaS) agreement for
the sole -source purchase of a Badge Application Processing Software from AirBadge,
LLC
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-040, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a
Software as a Service (SaaS) agreement for the sole -source purchase of a Badge
Application Processing Software from AirBadge, LLC.
M. Resolution awarding of RFP 12412P and authorizing an agreement with Country
Garden Nursery LLC., for the Downtown Flower Program
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-041, A RESOLUTION awarding of RFP 12412P and
authorizing an agreement with Country Garden Nursey LLC., for the Downtown
Flower Program.
N. Ordinance amending the franchise granted to Wholesail Networks LLC and Ziply
Fiber to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunications system
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-003, AN ORDINANCE relating to the telecommunications
system franchise granted to Wholesail Networks LLC and Ziply Fiber as originally
granted under City of Yakima Ordinance No. 2015-045 and approving a transaction
under which control of Wholesail Networks LLC and Ziply Fiber will be transferred to
BCE Holding Corporation.
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
Bill Preston, Acting City Engineer, presented the City of Yakima's desire to amend
the adopted Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program and the Transportation
Systems Plan 2040 with the following additional Project 2143 E Nob Hill Blvd &
Fair Ave I/S Improvements.
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: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to adopt both resolutions. The
motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-042, 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-2025-043, 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.
Department Items
A. Overview of the City's policy regarding traffic calming
Acting City Engineer Bill Preston provided Council an overview of the City's policy and
procedures for Traffic Calming, including the petition process.
B. 2024 Update on Capital Improvement Projects Report
Acting City Engineer Bill Preston presented the City of Yakima Engineering Division
2024 Capital Improvement Project Presentation. Highlighted projects include the
Cowiche Canyon Trail, Russell Lane improvements, Nob Hill Blvd.4th Ave to 15th Ave
Grind & Overlay, 2nd Street Sidewalks, Green Paint, N 1st St Reconstruction - Phase
3, project challenges, and a look ahead into 2025 and 2026 projects and beyond.
Discussion regarding homelessness issues and positive solutions
City Attorney Sara Watkins presented Council with the statistics for Yakima County
from the 2024 Point in Time Counts. Watkins also gave examples of projects that
provided housing for people experiencing homelessness. Some successful projects
include the City of Walla Walla Sleeping Center and The Exit Homelessness Program;
the City and County of Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, A Housing First Approach; the City
of Olympia, WA, Tiny Home Villages; and, the City of Spokane, WA, Scatter Shelter
Model.
D. Information about the upcoming community outreach efforts, budget committee and
survey
City Manager Vicki Baker, Communication and Public Affairs Manager Randy
Beehler, and Interim Finance Director Mike Bailey provided Council an overview of
the planned community outreach efforts, budget committee scheduling and the
community survey. A summary of the Citizen's Budget Committee's first meeting on
February 13, 2025, was provided.
E. Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 7.92.040, Incentive
program for water and/or wastewater connection charges
City Attorney Sara Watkins presented the proposed ordinance amendments for YMC
7.92.040, relating to the use of funds from state and federal programs providing
funding to connect affordable housing units to City utilities. The ordinance
amendment to YMC 7.92.040 would make using the 1406 money optional, rather than
required, for the Affordable Housing Incentive Program. This is a small change to the
current ordinance to include an allowable expense under the statute.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
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MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-004, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima
Municipal Code Section 7.92.040, Incentive program for water and/or wastewater
connection charges.
Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 1.09.010: Office
Hours —Generally
City Manager Vicki Baker presented an ordinance which provides the City Manager
authority to amend the business hours of divisions and departments, as needed, due
to staffing shortages or other reasons. The ordinance does not change the general
hours of City operation or authorize a change in the hours that the City Clerk's counter
is open.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-005, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code Section 1.09.010 Office Hours —Generally.
10. City Manager Update
None.
11. Other Business
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio and seconded to direct staff to put on the next
city council meeting a resolution expressing a vote of no confidence in the Yakima
County Homeless Coalition as drafted by me, a copy of which I will provide to the
city clerk. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Berg moved and Brown seconded to direct staff to reach out to
Commander Davis for presentation at future study session, in March or April, the
current status of City jail. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Berg moved and Brown seconded to direct staff to draft an amendment
requiring proclamations to have endorsements from at least three Councilmembers
before vote on them and to be placed on the March 4 for discussion. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
12. Adjournment
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on March 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
CITY CLERK i,INMAYO
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