HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-16 Economic Development Committee MinutesCouncil Economic Development
Committee
Council Chambers
City Hall
August 25th, 2016
1:30 p.m.
Members: Staff: Others:
Councilmember Coffey
Councilmember Gutiérrez
Councilmember Adkison
Cliff Moore, City Manager
Rob Peterson, Airport Manager
Joan Davenport, Director of Community
Development
Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant Attorney
Trevor Martin, Associate Planner
Colleda Monick, Economic
Development Assistant
Maria Rodriguez
Justin Hellem
Executive Minutes
Coffey announced that Cousens would be unable to attend and that alternate Adkison would
attend in her place.
Grant Award for Yakima Trolley Barn – Heritage Capitol Projects Fund
Hawkins provided a historical overview of the grant application and process and a brief
update on next steps. Hawkins mentioned two items of note regarding the grant; the
City would be required to maintain public access to the trolley barn for 13 years, and
that match could be derived from volunteer hours and previously spent funds.
Unanimous consent by councilmembers to have the Grant moved to full council for
approval.
Excel Fruit Council Initiated Right of Way Vacation Request
Martin presented the Field submitted Right-of-Way Vacation petition and the process for
reviewing the request and mentioned that the last time a request of this sort had been
approved was in 2010. Hellem spoke on behalf of the Field’s and the intended outcome
for the use of the property.
Coffey recommended that Martin present the two types of hearing options to full council
to allow for discussion.
CERB Planning Grant Request
Hawkins provided a brief update of the CERB process, due dates, and presentation
dates. $12,500 would be required as match which is currently not available in 2016
funds but could be added to the 2017 budget. Also of merit, the facility would need to
be owned by the City. Hawkins recommendation is to be gin looking into narrowing the
previously recommended 9 locations down to 2 potential options. Gutiérrez requested
a copy of the previously recommended site locations.
Unanimous consent by councilmembers to have a resolution for full council review at
the September 6th or 20th council meeting that would also include the application, the
letter of support from YCDA and a strategic initiative per application requirements.
Proposed Ordinance
Sheffield presented an ordinance regarding reimbursement agreements for utility
improvements.
Coffey requested that Sheffield provide additional information regarding common
practices by other municipalities in regards to these types of agreements and present
findings to full council on September 6th or 20th. Consensus by Gutiérrez and Adkison
to move forward.
Update Items
Plaza Next Steps – Councilmembers requested information regarding rental costs for local public
and private venues
Millsite Update – Davenport recommended a Study Session for new councilmembers who have
not gone through a comprehensive review of the Millsite before the end of the year.
Economic Development Plan – The Convention Center has been booked for October 7th from 1
PM to 3 PM for a public session to receive an Economic Development progress report to date
based on data collected to date
Downtown landscaping Project – Hawkins provided a brief update on some of the new
landscaping that will be taking place in downtown along 2nd Street.
Cub Crafters – Hawkins noted that Jim Richmond of Cub Crafters is doing a major business
expansion which would bring 200-300 new jobs to the valley and would like to explore SIED
funding for a new road. The application would be brought to full council on September 20 th.
Meeting adjourned