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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/2025 07.A. Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 City Council regular meeting, July 22, 2025 City Council special meetings, and July 24, 2025 special meeting r-- `y ^� ljlt '111 s . BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.A. For Meeting of: August 4, 2025 ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 City Council regular meeting, July 22, 2025 City Council special meetings, and July 24, 2025 special meeting SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Minutes 07-15-2025_DRAFT Minutes 07-22-2025_RezoneHearing_DRAFT Minutes 07-22-2025_SpecialMeeting_DRAFT Minutes 07-24-2025_DRAFT 15 [Aikaili "4 flll Jy, 14 t. .••. h;r !",, ,RHORATI`D N''' - YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 15, 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 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 Kerry Ward, City resident, inquired about adding more speed bumps on 36th Avenue. Ruby Marsh (City resident) and Scott Daniels (non-City resident) spoke against changes to the crosswalk policy. Beverly Koch, City resident, expressed frustration with the lack of response to illegal fireworks during the 4th of July and noted the impacts on public safety protections. Donna Storeide, City resident, spoke against the closure of the Harman Center because of the benefits it offers to the senior citizens in the community. Tony Sandoval, City resident, commented against cuts to law and justice, public safety, code enforcement, and economic development. David Elofson, City resident, voiced concern about using volunteers to provide services and the potential of eliminating a fire station; and encouraged investing in the City's future. 5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order 5.A National Health Center Week proclamation MOTION: Deccio moved, and Berg seconded to approve the National Health Center Week proclamation and request that it be read and presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Deccio proclaimed the week of August 3-9, 2025 as "National Health Center Week". Rhonda Hauff(Yakima Neighborhood Health Services), Angela Gonzalez (Community Health of Central Washington), and Christy Trotter (Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic) accepted the proclamation. July 15, 2025-Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 16 6) Council Reports None. 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: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the consent agenda as amended. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. 7.A Approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 City Council regular meeting and July 8, 2025 City Council study session 7.B 2025 2nd Quarter Treasury Report 7.0 Approve payment of disbursements for the period June 1 - 30, 2025 7.D Set date of August 12, 2025 to consider a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation - Lochridge Annexation in the vicinity of 80th Avenue and Lauren Place 7.E Set date of August 19, 2025 for a closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding the master planned development and subdivision for Champions Park Phases 2 - 6 7.F Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management to provide preparation and carrying out of plans for responding to and the protecting of persons and property within the City of Yakima (General Fund) RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-106, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans in the event of a disaster, for the protection of persons and property within the City of Yakima. 7.G Resolution authorizing contract Amendment No. 3, to extend and amend the City's current contract with PPC Solutions, Inc., Armed Security Guard and Other Services (General Fund) RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-107, A RESOLUTION authorizing contract Amendment No. 3 to extend and amend the City's current contract with PPC Solutions, Inc., Armed Security Guard and Other Services. 7.H 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 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2025-022, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2025-2026 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure during 2025 for various purposes. 8) Public Hearings None. July 15, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 17 9) Department Items 9.A Ordinance adopting the updated Commute Trip Reduction Plan Planning Manager Trevor Martin briefed the Council on the proposed ordinance adopting the 2025 Commute Trip Reduction Plan. The Washington State Commute Trip Reduction Program is an initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion, air pollution, and fuel consumption by encouraging alternative practices of transportation other than single-occupant vehicle commutes. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-023, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 5.90, relating to Commute Trip Reduction. The amendment adopts the updated 2025 Commute Trip Reduction Plan. 9.B Discussion regarding Community Crosswalk Policy for potential ordinance update Community Development Director Bill Preston reviewed the current Community Crosswalk Policy, adopted in May 2021, which includes a permit process to allow limited artwork and markings within crosswalks in some public rights-of-way. The Council discussed the current policy as it relates to compliance with the adopted Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Mr. Preston suggested maintaining the current policy until the newest MUTCD is adopted by the Washington State Department of Transportation, which is the version the City adopts, as the updated MUTCD may result in revisions to the crosswalk policy. After Council discussion, the final version of the motion as amended was made: AMENDED MOTION: Berg moved and Roy seconded to repeal the Community Crosswalk Policy. The motion carried with a 5-2 vote; Deccio and Herrera voting no. 10) City Manager Update City Manager Vicki Baker reported that staff is preparing budget information to present at the next Council special meeting. 11) Other Business MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to add potential Charter change to the study session for next week. The motion carried by unanimous vote. MOTION: Byers moved and Berg seconded to add proclamation request for overdose awareness day in August. The motion carried by unanimous vote. MOTION: Byers moved and Berg seconded to add proclamation to recognize Yakima Training Center and the US Army 250th Anniversary and families in active- duty service. The motion carried by unanimous vote. MOTION: Herrera moved and Deccio seconded to bring a proclamation celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Freemason of Yakima. The motion carried with a 5-2 vote; Brown and Roy voting no. July 15, 2025-Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 18 MOTION: Glenn moved and Brown seconded to have a study session to determine whether we want to put to a vote of the people the end of fluoridation of water in the city of Yakima water system. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 12) Adjournment MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council special meeting on July 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR 11111146,)‘1 July 15, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 19 ,Q JF•w �II ••P0 1,',',„''k ORATYD_`°' YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 22, 2025 City Hall —Council Chambers — 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 5:00 PM City Council Special 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, Danny Herrera and Leo Roy Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda I barra Absent and Excused: Councilmember Rick Glenn 2) Public Comment (allow 15 minutes) "Yashu Christ", City resident, read a religious passage. Beverly Koch, City resident, reiterated support for the Yakima Police Department and spoke about her recent experience regarding unenforced laws due to limited staffing. 3) Special Meeting Items 3.A Closed record public hearing and Ordinance to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding a rezone request at 203 and 207 Oak Ave Mayor Byers stated this is a closed record hearing and testimony will be limited to the record regarding the rezone application. 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. July 22, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 20 Mayor Byers asked if anyone wished to challenge any Council member's participation in this application on appearance of fairness grounds? No one from the audience or on Zoom spoke to the issue. Associate Planner Connor Kennedy introduced this item and briefed Council on the Hearing Examiner's recommendation for approval of the rezone request. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing. With no one else coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Byers closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. After Council discussion and deliberation, MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to pass the ordinance affirming the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner. The motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Glenn absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-024, AN ORDINANCE rezoning parcels 181313-11427 and 181313-11429 from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Commercial (GC) and amending the Zoning Map of the City of Yakima. 4) Adjournment MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to the next Council special meeting today at 5:45 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote; Glenn absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ‘111\111) COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR July 22, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 21 •' I f 1/ .r•`.• ' 11 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 22, 2025 City Hall -Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 5:45 PM City Council Special 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 I barra 2) Executive Session 2.A Executive Session to discuss pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Present for Executive Session: Mayor Byers, Assistant Mayor Brown, and Councilmembers Berg, Deccio, Glenn, Herrera, and Roy MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to Executive Session until 6:00 p.m. to discuss pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Byers announced that Council is not expected to take further action following executive session. Executive session was held at 5:47 p.m. and adjourned at 5:58 p.m. The special meeting was called back to order at 6:00 p.m. 3) Public Comment (allow 15 minutes) Kenton Gartrell, City property owner, proposed a "$30 protest permit" resolution relating to car tab fees. Jeanna Hernandez, City resident, spoke in support of levy to voters for budget and guidance provided by both City staff and the budget advisory committee. Peter Rasmussen, non-City resident and Local 469 Fire President, spoke in opposition to closing station 92 and encouraged the support for a levy. Konner Hopkins, Yakima County resident, advocated for green space and quality of life and expressed support for a levy. Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke about a water rights claim in Selah. July 22, 2025-Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 22 4) Special Meeting Items 4.A Yakima Training Center proclamation MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the proclamation and request that it be read and presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Byers proclaimed that Yakima, Washington shall identify itself as a city that proudly supports our military and honor the historic significance of the Yakima Training Center, the United States Army, and the families of active-duty service members. Command Sergeant Major Anton Ruffin (HQ Commander) thanked the Council and accepted the proclamation. 4.B Resolution authorizing a Right of Way Use Permit Application RL240082 for Young Women's Christian Association of Yakima (YWCA) at 910 W Chestnut Avenue Acting City Engineer Bill Preston briefed the Council on the proposed resolution requesting approval to install stairs and ramp in a portion of the right of way. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After Council discussion, MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-108, A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a right-of-way long term use permit to allow stairs and landing on the north side of the building at 910 W Chestnut Avenue. 4.0 Discussion of city service level reductions at $9 m, $4.5 m, $3 m, $1.8 m City Manager Vicki Baker briefly recapped the City of Yakima strategic priorities and the comprehensive public outreach efforts conducted since the beginning of the year. Ms. Baker reminded the Council about the issues related to the current budget deficit and the measures that were implemented in 2024 to provide a balanced 2025-2026 budget, as required by the State. Director of Finance and Budget Craig Warner discussed city service level reductions at$1.8 million with a $7.2 million levy; $3 million with a $6 million levy; $4.5 million with a $4.5 million levy, and a $9 million cut package. Assistant Mayor Brown presented a list of proposed reductions without significantly impacting public safety, swimming pools, community centers, streets, and parks. After considerable Council discussion, MOTION: Glenn moved and Deccio seconded to direct staff to bring back a resolution for a $6 million levy and accompanying budget reduction of$3 million to make it balance. The motion carried by 5-2 vote; with Berg and Roy voting no. 4.D Discuss potential Charter amendments No discussion or action was taken regarding this matter. A review of the Charter will be scheduled at a future City Council meeting. July 22, 2025-Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 23 5) Adjournment MOTION: Glenn moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to the next City Council special meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR 11, .14Lmig.444.0 July 22, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 24 iter• :r'i 0, YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2025 City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima WA 5:30 PM City Council Special 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 (attending remotely via Zoom) Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and Deputy City Clerk Brandy Bradford 2) Public Comment (allow 15 minutes) Dana Johnson, City resident, addressed comments made by a Budget Committee member in a local radio interview and spoke against a potential levy. Tony Sandoval, City resident, provided suggestions for budget savings. Jeanna Hernandez, City resident, clarified comments made in a radio interview about the budget and noted that ample public participation opportunities were made available. 3) Special Meeting Items 3.A Council requested cut package discussion City Manager Vicki Baker and Director of Finance and Budget Craig Warner outlined the proposed cut package. Warner detailed the changes that were incorporated from Council suggestions and identified those that were unable to be reduced due to mandated requirements. After extensive Council deliberation, MOTION: Glenn moved and Deccio seconded to accept the proposed cuts as illustrated. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The proposed budget reductions illustrated totaled $3,000,511 and included: eliminate lobbying and Council travel; eliminate funding for fireworks; reduce Windows Alive funding; eliminate flowers downtown; reduce funding to YCDA; reduce Economic Development staff; remove Main Street match; streamline Civil Service; reduce Financial Service department; eliminate trolley maintenance; eliminate alley maintenance; eliminate funding for sidewalk improvements; reduce street maintenance funding; create reserve for snow and ice control funding; reduce Tahoma Cemetery watering; eliminate graffiti removal program; eliminate day camps; eliminate funding for adult sports program; reduce funding for community recreation; eliminate youth sports programs; close Franklin Pool (2027 capital refurbish); reduce Washington Fruit Community Center; reduce Harman July 24, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 25 Center; eliminate Legal Department front staff; eliminate two YPD crime analysts; eliminate crime free rental housing; reduce Code Enforcement officers; reduce Lions Pool; facilities specialist position; economic development assistant position; AWC membership; corrections administration specialist position; fire electronics technician position. 3.B Resolution authorizing the submission of a ballot proposition for a property tax levy lid lift Director of Finance and Budget Craig Warner briefed the Council on a proposed resolution which would authorize a ballot measure to be added to the November general election. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Glenn moved and Deccio seconded to accept the $6 million levy resolution. The motion carried by a 4-3 roll call vote; with Berg, Brown, and Roy voting no. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-109, A RESOLUTION providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Yakima at an election to be held on November 4, 2025, of a proposition authorizing the City to lift the levy limit established in RCW 84.55.010 in order to provide funds to pay costs of City operations and services, including public safety, parks and recreation, streets, and related services, and providing for severability and an effective date. Mayor Byers invited interested members of the public to apply to be appointed to the "for" and "against" committees. The committees will be tasked with preparing statements to be included in the Voter's Pamphlet for the November general election. 4) Adjournment MOTION: Brown moved and Herrera seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on Monday August 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR July 24, 2025 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 26