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Home My WebLink About04/01/2025 Business Meeting1 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 1, 2025 City Hall Council Chambers -129 N 2"d 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 barra 2) Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) Interpreter Services Mayor Byers introduced Teresa Castaneda who announced interpreter services are available in Spanish. 41 Public Comment Patty Maggard Prediletto, City resident, noted the importance of the two senior centers and pool facilities for patrons and community members and expressed concerns about the budget. Lea Draven, City resident, expressed concern about the Council's recent decision to draft a letter in opposition to House Bill 1380. Shelley White, City resident, spoke in opposition to middle -housing requirements and provided related handout to Council. Ron Torres, City resident, spoke in opposition to middle -housing, specifically related to population and housing availability. 5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order 5.A Draft Proclamation for Arbor Day 2025 MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 5.B Draft Proclamation for National Day of Prayer MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. April 1, 2025 - Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 5.0 Draft Proclamation for America's 250th anniversary "Two Lights for Tomorrow" Initiative MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to pass the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Council Reports Assistant Mayor Brown recognized the appearance of Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson on the Kelly Clarkson Show presenting the Randall Park Day proclamation and the Uzo Aduba Disc Golf Course. The video clip was aired for the audience. 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. Items E and K were 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: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve the consent agenda as read. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. 7.A Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 City Council regular meeting 7.B Set date of May 6, 2025, for a closed record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding text amendments to YMC Title 14 - Subdivisions and Title 15 - Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance 7.0 Set date of May 6, 2025, for a closed record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding text amendments to YMC Title 15 - Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance 7.D Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with M Sevigny Construction Inc for the Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) HVAC Projects 2653 & 2654 7.E This item was removed from the Consent Agenda 7.F Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee for Tourism Promotion Services RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-059, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Tourism Promotion Services Agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee. 7.G Resolution ratifying and confirming the City Manager's execution of an agreement with Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau DBA: Yakima Valley Tourism for Tourism Promotion Services RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-060, A RESOLUTION ratifying and confirming the City Manager's execution of a Tourism Promotion Services Agreement with Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau DBA: Yakima Valley Tourism. 7.H Resolution authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of Justice RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-061, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of Justice. April 1, 2025 - Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 7.1 Resolution authorizing Yakima Police Corrections Sergeants (Teamsters Local 760) Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-062, A RESOLUTION authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the Yakima Police Corrections Sergeants (Teamsters Local 760) for January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025. 7.J Resolution authorizing Yakima Supervisors & Administrative Unit (Teamsters Local 760) Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2024-2027 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-063, A RESOLUTION authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 760 representing the Yakima Supervisors & Administrative Unit for January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027. 7.K This item was removed from the Consent Agenda Items Removed from Consent Agenda 7.E Resolution authorizing a Temporary Water Transfer Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Water and Irrigation Manager Mike Shane briefed the Council on the proposed resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After Council discussion, MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve Item E [adopting the resolution]. The motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote; with Berg voting no. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-058, A RESOLUTION authorizing a lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District to lease 31 shares of Irrigation water to the City of Tieton for the water year 2025. 7.K Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 12.01, adding Section 12.01.080 regarding violations Community Development Director Bill Preston briefed Council on this matter for Council consideration. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. After Council discussion related to concerns imposing a penalty for violations, MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion failed by 4-3 roll call vote; with Byers, Glenn, Roy and Berg voting no. AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, Title 12, Development Standards, adding Section 12.01.080 regarding violations. 8) Public Hearings None. 9) Department Items 9.A Ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget for the City of Yakima and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2025-2026 for various purposes (First Reading) April 1, 2025 - Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Interim Director of Finance and Budget Mike Bailey briefed Council on the items included in the proposed ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. First Reading of An Ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget for the City of Yakima and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2025-2026 for various purposes (First Reading). 9.B Cost benefit analysis of animal licensing fees contributing to animal control Yakima Police Sergeant Ryan Wisner provided in depth information on the Community Services Officer's role in responding to animal control enforcement complaints and dog licensing. Sergeant Wisner also provided a comparison of expenses and revenues in 2024, noting the number of cases filed in 2024 were 164. The amount of fines assessed in 2024 was $100,428.43 with approximately 18% collected thus far, with several cases on payment plans. Councilmembers discussed the idea of requiring a chip on dogs in lieu of an animal license; however, no action was taken. 9.0 Resolution approving an agreement with the Yakima Humane Society for animal sheltering services Yakima Police Department Police Chief Shawn Boyle briefed Council on the proposed agreement with the Yakima Humane Society for animal sheltering services. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-064, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a contract between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Humane Society, a non-profit corporation. 9.D Resolution authorizing a SIED funding agreement with Yakima County for Minimum Revenue Guarantee Director of Yakima Air Terminal Rob Hodgman briefed Council on the proposed resolution accepting SIED funds to support additional flights from the Yakima Air Terminal. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-065, A RESOLUTION authorizing that SIED 2025 Funding Agreement between Yakima County and City of Yakima for Minimum Revenue Guarantee ("Agreement"). 9.E Community at a Crossroads presentation City Manager Vicki Baker shared her presentation entitled "Community at a Crossroads" about the City's priority -based budgeting process and the current April 1, 2025 - Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 5 financial challenges. The presentation will be shared with the community to inform the public about the situation the city is faced with and gather feedback through outreach, education, and a budget survey. It is anticipated that staff will report to Council with recommendations in May 2025 and adjustments to the mid -biennial budget will be reviewed in the fall of 2025. 9.F Discussion of Parking Permits City Manager Vicki Baker introduced the discussion regarding downtown parking permits stating that the city has reached the limit of available parking permits. City Attorney Sara Watkins provided potential options for Council's consideration: to increase the percentage of parking permits to 65%; to delegate to the City Manager the flexibility and authority to go above 60%; or do nothing at this time. After Council discussion, MOTION: Glenn moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the option that gives the City Manager flexibility [directing staff to place on the next Council agenda an ordinance providing the City Manager discretion]. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 10) City Manager Update City Manager Baker acknowledged the 20th anniversary of ITS Division Manager John Carney with the City of Yakima. 11) Other Business None. 12) Adjournment MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council study session on April 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITY CLERK '` MAYOR