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Home My WebLink About07/11/2017 06A Draft Council Meeting Minutes ApprovalE BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT Item No. 6.A. For Meeting of: July 11, 2017 ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the June 20, 2017, City Council Business meeting and June 27, 2017, City Council Study Session SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:cl*� """"`City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D 6-20 6130/2017 Co r Memo D 6-27 6130/2017 Coxer NIS 2 3. 4 xx•. s. °ts m YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL June 20, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 1:30 p.m. Executive Session; 2 p.m. Business Meeting; 2:30 p.m. Public Hearing -- MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session regarding land and property considerations and pending litigation Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up to 30 minutes to discuss land and property considerations and pending litigation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive s hRv,, rned 1:55 UEE N Roll Call Council: Mayor athy Cg, Assistan Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, J. FT vlayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance. Interpreter Services Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions Recognition of Rob Peterson, Airport Director, for being named 2017 Management Member of the Year by the Washington Airport Management Association City Manager Moore recognized Rob Peterson, Airport Director, for being named 2017 Management Member of the Year by the Washington Airport Management Association. Introduction of Richard M. Stein, AAE, new Airport Operations and Maintenance Manager Page 1 of 6 Rob Peterson, Airport Director, introduced Richard Stein, the new Airport Operations and Maintenance Manager. B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees Appointments to Boards & Commissions and acceptance of Nominating Committee minutes Council Nominating Committee Chair Lover reported on the Committee's meeting of June 8, 2017. MOTION: Cousens moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to appoint Robert McCormick to the Planning Commission and Brynn Kloster to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion carried by unanimous vote. MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to accept the minutes of the June 8, 2017, Nominating Committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 5. Council Reports A. Ethics and Equal Rights Exploratory Committee Second Quarterly Report to Council Ethics and Equal Rights Exploratory Committee Chair Maria DJ Rodriguez presented the Committee's second quarter report. She stated the Committee recommends this be a permanent Committee. B. mmu Int ration lorki e Second Q erly Report to Council Community tegrati E Com azar a Member Laura Armstrong sente a mmit s port. Mr. Alc r reported the Committee is s uld be tee. 6. Consent Agenda Mayor Coffey referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. Items H (now 10) and J (now 11) 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: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. Approval of the minutes from the May 16 and June 6, 2017, City Council Business meetings, May 12, June 2 and June 12, 2017, City Council Special Meetings and May 30 and June 6, 2017, Study Sessions B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period May 1 — 31, 2017 C. 1 st Quarter 2017 Accounts Receivable Status Report D. Set July 11, 2017, as the date for a public meeting to consider the final plat approval of Powerhouse Villas Phase 1 located at 3201 Powerhouse Road. Page 2 of 6 E. Set July 11, 2017, as the date for a public meeting to consider the final plat approval of Washington Heights Phase 4 located in the vicinity of S 78th Ave & Whatcom Ave F. Set July 11, 2017, as the date for a closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the preliminary plat of Cottonwood Partners "Anderson Estates" located in the vicinity of S 64th Ave & Occidental Rd G. Resolution authorizing a Right -of -Way Use Permit for a fence in the right-of-way at 2101 Oak Avenue RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-072, A RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of a right-of-way use permit at 2101 Oak Ave. H. Resolution authorizing an airport use agreement with the United States Air Force to lease property located at 2300 W. Washington Avenue and 2012 S. 16th Avenue to support the 2017 Mobility Guardian military exercise RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-073, A RESOLUTION authorizing an airport use agreement with the United States Air Force, to lease property located at 2300 W. Washington Avenue and 2012 S. 16th Avenue to support the 2017 Mobility Guardian military exercise. O C C J. Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, Section 1.42.025: Membership—Appointment—Terms to change the term of a Planning Commission member from a 6 year term to a 4 year term Kima Municipal ie term of a Planning City Employees ORDINANCE NO. 2017-019, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 23, 2017; and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 7. Audience Participation Larry Mattson, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, reported funding has been approved for the tiny homes and suggested the City make the proper zoning changes as soon as possible. Lee Murdock, non-resident, shared her concern with YVCOG's homeless funding decisions. Jim Scoggins, stated he continues to recommend that the City privatize refuse and recycling. David Morales, City resident, referenced the Council's executive session and urged Council to do the right thing to avoid litigation. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Public Hearing to discuss the proposed 2017 Water Use Efficiency Goals and Objectives, and the proposed 2017 Water System Plan Page 3 of 6 Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown briefed Council on the Water Plan. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. Mayor Coffey reported there is no further action required on this item today, and comments received today or through the SEPA process will be incorporated in the Plan as appropriate and brought back for adoption at the July 11, 2017 meeting. 9. Public Hearing and resolutions to consider: A) Adoption of the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2018 to 2023, and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; and B) Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer, briefed Council on the resolutions. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearings. Rev. Bill Poores, City resident, feels more time for public input on this issue is needed. The City Clerk read the resolutions by title only. MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to adopt both resolutions. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-074, A RESOLUTION adopting the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2018 through 2023 for the construction of streets and arterials streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-075, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six-year Transportation Improveme (TI eriod 018 th 3 E RTM IT 10. Resolution thorizi an ree wi a a Gi and, PLLC f ublic defender representat gent unicipa defen t Assistant Mayor Mendez asked for clarification on the term of the contract. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Lover moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Mendez voting no. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-076, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Public Defender Agreement with Hall and Gilliland, PLLC. 11. Resolution authorizing Maintenance and Beautification Services agreement for the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District Council Member D. Gutierrez asked if this will save the City money. Economic Development Manager Hawkins explained it will not save money; however, if approved the City will be contracting with a local company instead of a company from out-of-state. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, D. Gutierrez voting no. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-077, A RESOLUTION authorizing Maintenance and Beautification Services agreement for the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District. 12. Resolution authorizing the re -dedication of Lions Pool to include Betty Edmondson Page 4 of 6 Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson briefed Council on the re -dedication of Lion's Pool. George "Spud" Edmondson spoke in support of the resolution on behalf of the Edmondson family. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-078, A RESOLUTION authorizing the addition of Betty Edmondson to the previous Lion's Pool dedication to Mer Edmondson, Betty Edmondson's husband. 13. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Yakima Valley Seniors Inc. to fund necessary improvements to the front entrance of Harman Center and a Contract with Traho Architects for the design work of the project Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, introduced Lois Cruikshank and Gail Brown, of Seniors Inc., who briefed Council on the construction plans for the front door of the Harman Center and invited Council members to attend their weekly meetings. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-079, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with the Yakima Valley Senior Citizens Incorporated for design and construction of improvements to the front entrance of the Harman Center, and payment for such improvements. 14. Ordinance a i a nnua icle Ii a fee; n axing a im en the same shall become eff ive Council Me er D. tie z re a on this item unt he next meeting in order form pity ember nd afte o MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to postpone this item to the July 11, 2017, Council meeting. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Adkision and Lover voting no. The following City residents spoke against the ordinance: Aileen Kane, Mary Lopez, Sandi Belzer, Rogelio Montes, Otilio Herrera, Susan Soto Palmer and Rev. Bill Poores. Robert Strader, City resident, spoke in support of the ordinance. CITY MANAGER UPDATE 15. Update on additional funding for summer youth programs Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, provided an update on the recently approved funding for expanding summer youth programs. 16. Planning Commission recommendation regarding Sign Code revisions update Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, provided a report on the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the sign code. After Council discussion, MOTION: Coffey moved and Mendez seconded to direct staff to set up a public hearing on this item and bring it back to the Council. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Page 5 of 6 17. Live streaming of City meetings update Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director, briefed Council on live streaming of Council meetings and expects this to begin in the near future. 18. Yakima Central Plaza Second Quarter 2017 Update Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager, provided a second quarter update on the Plaza. John Baul, Plaza Fundraising Committee member, reported they have received several more pledges since the report was prepared. He expressed his appreciation to Council for their participation in meetings regarding fund raising and announced they have approval to operate as a not for profit 501(c)(3). Council Member D. Gutierrez shared her concerns about transients loitering in the Plaza and funding strategies. Maureen Watson, City resident, spoke in support of the Plaza. 19. Other Business Council Member Cousens read the following statement: There has been an allegation that prior action of the City Council to discontinue staff work on an inclusive policing ordinance was accomplished in a violation of the Open Public Meetings Act. There has been a proposed opportunity to resolve the disputed point short of litigation by action of Council to reconsider the inclusive policing ordinance. The City and myself do not agree that there was any violation of the Open Public Meetings Act but in an effort to avoid the threat of litigation, MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded that the following be considered at our next City Council meeting: consideration of a motion to rescind the vote of the April 4, 2017, whicted 61111111111111111111111111WeratiodW the iroMOMWnance and then considerat of a ti to dire sta mpl the draft of a inclusive policing ordinance thin 90 y unc" o er tong t mon the next agenda. The motion rried b 4 vote, kis an over voting n 20. Adjournm MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study Session on June 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTI FI ED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER CITYCLERK MAYOR DATE DATE Page 6 of 6 T� r 3 *w . . . ....... YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION June 27, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 10 a.m. Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and Acting City Clerk Stephens Absent: Council MemberAvina Gutierrez 2. Cascade Mill Redevelopment Project Status Report Joan Davenpo Session is to r related infrastri of the Study fill area and the ng sources. Steve Lewis, Lo-c-5-n—er Associates, presen-fed a PowerF o -int and discussed the following: 82 interchange and access improvements; new city and county streets and utilities; and Greenway, Multi -modal and neighborhood access. Community Development Director Davenport reviewed future land uses and Kurt Peterson, with Foster Pepper, discussed landfill and clean-up issues. Valerie Bounds, with the Department of Ecology, reported this project has been on the list for the last two biennium and is slated to receive approximately $7 million in funding. She stated this is a good sign, since it is an existing project and is the only large project in the area. City Attorney Cutter described critical steps and a timeline summary, while City Manager Moore reviewed funding issues. 3. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on July 11, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote, A. Gutierrez absent. The meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITYCLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR AI m I M lawqk A m=A, 0 1