HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-16 Economic Development Committee MinutesCouncil Economic Development
Committee
Planning Conference Room
City Hall
December 8th, 2016
1:30 p.m.
Members: Staff: Others:
Councilmember Coffey
Councilmember Cousens
Councilmember D. Gutierrez
Cliff Moore, City Manager
Sean Hawkins, Economic Development
Manager
Robert Peterson, Airport Manager,
Archie Matthews, ONDS Manager,
Jeff Cutter, City Attorney
Joan Davenport, Community Development
Director
Bronson Faul, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Colleda Monick, Economic
Development Assistant
Maria Rodriguez
Luz Gutierrez
Jonathan Smith
Nancy Rayner
John Baule
Joe Mann
Executive Minutes
Downtown Partnership Proposal
Hawkins presented the Downtown Yakima Partnership concept which included a
funding proposal, timeline for creation, and a potential plaza maintenance strategy with
the Downtown Association of Yakima.
Councilmember D. Gutierrez moved to bring the memorandum regarding the downtown
partnership to full council, with the exception of the plaza programming and maintenance strategy
portion. Councilmember Cousens seconded. Motion carries.
CERB Planning Grant and Project RFP
Hawkins presented a Business Incubator, Commercial Kitchen, Public Market Real
Estate Valuation Study Request for Qualifications. Coun cilmember Coffey
recommended that the scoring committee be made up of individuals participating in the
economic strategic initiative working group focused on the development of an incubator.
Councilmember D. Gutierrez moved to bring the RFQ to the consent agenda for the council
meeting on January 10, 2017.
RCDR CDBG Funding Request
Matthews presented the 2017 CDBG Funding Request for Microenterprise Technical
Assistance for Rural Community Development Resources Center. He made the
following recommendation that council not take any action until they have received
HUD funding availability
Councilmember Cousens made a motion to bring this to full council with Matthews
recommendation that a contract and resolution be brought forth at the time of receiving HUD
funding availability. Councilmember Coffey seconded. Motion carries.
Updates to YMC 11.63 - Downtown Housing Incentive
Faul presented a draft ordinance that includes changes and adopts certain
provisions of the RCW regarding the City of Yakima’s redevelopment tax incentive
program. The revised document will be presented to full council on January 10th,
2017.
Update Items
Air Sevice Update with Alaska Airlines – Hawkins and Peterson gave a brief update on 2016
passenger flight numbers noting an overall increase and record breaking load factors.
Apprenticeship Program – Hawkins noted that Scott Schafer is finalizing a possible ordinance
that he will be ready to share with the Council Economic Development Committee in January.
Cumbcrafters SIED Program Request – Hawkins provided a brief update that Cubcrafters would
like re-apply for SIED funding in 2017 after they receive FAA certification for one of their planes.
Meeting adjourned