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Home My WebLink About06/17/2025 07.A. Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 City Council regular meeting and June 10, 2025 City Council study session r:- `y 7 ljlt ii! 'I!I/ .s BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.A. For Meeting of: June 17, 2025 ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 City Council regular meeting and June 10, 2025 City Council study session SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Minutes 06-03-2025_DRAFT Minutes 06-10-2025 DRAFT 6 :�, YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 3, 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 (present remotely at 5:33 p.m. via Zoom) 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 I barra 2) Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) Interpreter Services Mayor Byers introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available in Spanish. 4) Public Comment Marci Gutierrez, City resident, spoke regarding the fentanyl epidemic and its effects on the community. Tony Sandoval, City resident, spoke about crime rates and economic development in Yakima. Mr. Sandoval suggested a committee to ensure a continued refocus on economic development needs. Ron Torres and Shelley White, City residents, provided information about recent housing laws favoring affordable housing; mandatory changes to local planning and zoning decisions; and the redistribution of wealth. Patti Thomas, City resident, yielded her time to Shelley White. Dr. Margaret France, City resident; Josh Aman, City resident; Cindy Chartier, City resident, spoke in favor of Pride month and expressed their concerns with the City of Yakima's lack of support for the LGBTQ community. Tony Courcy, City resident, expressed his frustration with lack of ADA accessible ramps at 16th Ave and Fruitvale Blvd. June 3, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 7 5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order 5.A Recognition of Frank Bowersox for 35 years of service Yakima Police Captain Police Chief Shawn Boyle recognized Officer Frank Bowersox for 35 years of service to the City of Yakima. Officer Bowersox thanked Chief Boyle and the Council for their recognition. 5.B Recognition of Debra Stadler for 20 years of service Yakima Police Chief Shawn Boyle recognized Debra Stadler for 20 years of service to the City of Yakima. Debra thanked Chief Boyle and the Council for their recognition. 5.0 Juneteenth proclamation MOTION: Herrera moved and Deccio seconded to approve the Juneteenth proclamation and request that it be read and presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Herrera proclaimed the week of June 9 through June 19, 2025 as "Juneteenth Freedom Week". Adrienne Gardner and Carol Garza of the NAACP accepted the proclamation. 5.D Older Americans Month proclamation MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to approve the Older Americans month proclamation and request that it be read and presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Deccio proclaimed the month of May as "Older Americans Month". Kathy Medford, Aging and Long Term Care board member, accepted the proclamation. 5.E Idiopathic Hypersomnia proclamation MOTION: Glenn moved and Berg seconded to approve the Idiopathic Hypersomnia proclamation and request that it be read and presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Glenn proclaimed the first Saturday in June as "Idiopathic Hypersomnia Day". Melissa and Ava Christianson accepted the proclamation. 6) Council Reports Mayor Byers mentioned that May 2025 was ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Awareness Month. She also recognized Yakima Federal Savings & Loan for their contributions in community events. 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.) June 3, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 8 MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. 7.A Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025 City Council regular meeting 7.B Resolution authorizing an agreement with Landau for Conceptual Site Model and a Feasibility Study at Interstate 82 Yakima City Landfill Mill Site Project 2337 (Millsite Fund 323) RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-093, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Landau Associates Inc. to perform environmental consulting, engineering, and technical and regulatory support services for the 1-82 Yakima City Landfill Mill Site Project 2337. 7.0 Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-019, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 7, 2025; and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 8) Public Hearings 8.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 (No Budgetary Impact) Community Development Director Bill Preston presented the City of Yakima's proposal to amend the adopted Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and the Transportation Systems Plan 2040 to include additional projects. 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 Roy seconded to adopt both resolutions. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-094, 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-2025-095, 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. 9) Department Items 9.A Resolution naming features within the Aquatic Center at MLK Jr. Park (No Budgetary Impact) Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson briefed Council on the proposed resolution naming the following features at the Aquatic Center at MLK Jr. Park: June 3, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 9 1. Comprehensive Healthcare Picnic Area 2. OIC of Washington Waterslide 3. Harvest Auto Lobby 4. Yakima Rotary Club Patio 5. Ester Huey Community Room 6. Senator Curtis King Ninja Course 7. Jordan and Amy Matson Climbing Wall 8. Quinn and Aaron Dalan Basketball Hoop 9. Yakima Valley Community Foundation Vortex Mr. Wilkinson also mentioned a plaque wall and gratitude wall to recognize all the donors and contributors. The Council acknowledged Ms. Esther Huey for her dedication and commitment to this project. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-096, A RESOLUTION naming features within the City of Yakima Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, in recognition of donors who provided financial support for the construction and development of the Aquatic Center. 9.B Resolution authorizing the City of Yakima to support Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) grant and loan application for Mead Avenue pedestrian crossing signal (No Budgetary Impact) Assistant City Manager Gary Ballew presented information about the proposed resolution seeking authorization to support a grant and loan application. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Berg moved and Roy seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-097, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Yakima to support the grant and loan application from Yakima County Supporting Investment in Economic Development (SIED) fund to install pedestrian signal improvements in the vicinity of 5 West Mead Ave for G. S. Long Company in the City of Yakima. 10) City Manager Update City Manager Vicki Baker reported that staff are working with Federal delegates and lobbyists to determine why Yakima was listed as a sanctuary city in a recent report published by U. S. Department of Homeland Security. Ms. Baker noted that the report was removed and reiterated that the City of Yakima complies with all State and Federal laws regarding immigration. 11) Other Business MOTION: Berg moved and Roy seconded to direct staff to place on a future agenda, sometime in July, a review/discussion of the community crosswalk policy for potential ordinance level updates to align with National Traffic Safety Standards. The motion carried by 6-1 voice vote; with Glenn voting no. June 3, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 10 12) Adjournment MOTION: Deccio moved and Roy seconded to adjourn to the next City Council study session on June 10, 2025, beginning with Executive Session at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR 111\ June 3, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 11 - O_ 5...), rrr y r a '^:I,RpORnTFu YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 10, 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. Executive Session Executive Session to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) MOTION: Deccio moved and Byers seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for one hour to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The motion carried by 4-0 vote; Roy, Berg, and Herrera not present. Assistant Mayor Brown announced that Council would be in executive session until 5:00 p.m. and is not expected to take further action following executive session. Present for Executive Session: Mayor Byers (attending remotely via speakerphone), Assistant Mayor Brown, and Councilmembers Berg (present at 4:45 p.m.), Deccio, Glenn, Herrera (attending remotely via speakerphone) Absent and Excused: Councilmember Roy Executive session was held at 4:07 p.m. and adjourned at 4:59 p.m. The regular meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. 1) Roll Call Present: Mayor Patricia Byers (attending remotely via Zoom); Assistant Mayor Matt Brown, presiding; and Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, and Rick Glenn Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda Ibarra Absent and Excused: Councilmembers Danny Herrera and Leo Roy 2) Public Comment (allow 15 minutes) Randall Leofsky, City resident, expressed concerns with utilizing TBD funds for trolley services when the City is in a budget crisis and there are other infrastructure needs. Anne Knapp, City resident, spoke about various aspects of the budget deficit and expressed support about potential budget revenue options, such as impact fees. Luis Lopez, City resident, thanked Public Works staff for recent alley improvements and appreciated Council's decisions relating to matters which may cause division in the city. Tony Sandoval, City resident, spoke against allowing public commenters to yield their time to others and encouraged Council to create an economic development committee. June 10, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 12 Ken Johnsen (Yakima Valley Trolley Association President) and Clayton Bussey (Historic Preservation Commission member), spoke in support of the trolley and encouraged collaboration in seeking funding to preserve the trolley. Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke about a crosswalk at 16th Ave and Hathaway Ave. 3) Study Session Items 3.A 2026 Budget options and recommendations City Manager Vicki Baker and Director of Finance and Budget Craig Warner provided a brief overview of results obtained through extensive community outreach efforts related to the City's current financial challenges. The City is facing a $9 million deficit in the 2026 general fund budget which covers streets, parks, public safety, and other city services and programs. Baker and Warner presented an in-depth review of the following revenue possibilities: ■ Utility Tax: a 5% increase would generate approximately $2.5 million; however, implementation could impact economic development efforts ■ Transportation Benefit District: an increase from $20 to $40 would have an impact on other city funds; therefore, staff recommended reserving this option for future transportation capital needs ■ Transportation Benefit District Sales Tax: proposed 0.1% sales tax would implicate other city funds and staff recommended reserving this option for future transportation capital needs ■ Impact Fees, Fire District, and Metropolitan Parks District: these options require long-term planning and evaluation therefore are not deemed viable at this time ■ Public Safety Sales Tax Additional 0.1%: this option includes provisions that require further analysis and vetting ■ EMS Levy: this option does not support the police department and parks and requires a supermajority vote for approval ■ CPI Adjustment to City Charter: this option requires a charter amendment ■ Voter-Approved Levy Options: proposed public safety levy and parks levy requires a ballot measure ■ City-Wide User Fee Increases: staff will compare rates with similar jurisdictions with a rate review presentation at a future meeting Baker and Warner reviewed reduction options to bridge the gap in the budget shortfall: ■ Option A: full cuts as identified in the city-wide budget survey, totaling $9 million ■ Option B: public safety levy to support related services ■ Option C: parks levy to maintain related parks and recreation programs ■ Option D: city services levy to cover the service reductions Staff recommended a $5.4 million public safety levy, a $1.8 million parks levy, reduction of services totaling $1.8 million, and fee increases to offset certain service reductions. After Council discussion, staff agreed to bring back more information relating to the public safety sales tax and the staff recommended revenue levies. Additional details about the budget reduction program list will also be provided. June 10, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 13 4) Adjournment MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on June 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote; Roy and Herrera absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR \ 1, kvil June 10, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 14