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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: August 15, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the July 11, 19 and August 1, 2017,
City Council Business meetings, July 25, 2017, City Council
Retreat and August 8, 2017, Special City Council
meeting/Partnership Committee meeting
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
July 11, 2017
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings --MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, 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
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A. City Council motion from June 20, 2017, to consider rescinding the prior Council
vote of April 4, 2017 that terminated consideration of the inclusive policing ordinance
Mayor Coffey noted with the number of audience comment slips on topics 5A and 5B that she
would combine the topics.
Luis Lopez, City resident, spoke against the inclusive policing ordinance.
The following community members spoke in support of an inclusive policing ordinance: Aileen
Kane, City resident; Rev. Bill Poores, City resident; Jean Ragland, non-resident; Sydnee
Galusha, City resident; Kristen Burke; City resident; Susan Soto Palmer, City resident;
Rochelle Dunmore, non-resident; Maria Cuevas, non-resident; David Gutierrez Betancourt,
City resident; David Alcantara, City resident; Paula Zambrano, City resident; Will Crowe, City
resident; Cassie Collins, non-resident, on behalf of Act Yakima; Robert Strader, City resident;
Mary Lopez, City resident; Otilio Herrera, City resident; Mathew Burdine, City resident;
Rogelio Montes, City resident; Eliod Rojas, City resident; David Morales, City resident;
Atanacio Ramirez, City resident; Michelle Beso, City resident; Raquel Gutierrez, City resident.
Council members discussed the issue. Council Member Cousens raised a point of order that
Council members need to take turns when talking. Mayor Coffey noted the point was well
taken. After further discussion, Assistant Mayor Mendez raised a point of order that Council
members should refrain from interrupting others. Mayor Coffey stated the point was well taken.
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Mayor Coffey reported she feels implementing this type of policy would invite unwanted
scrutiny to the City by the federal government and put undocumented people in harms way.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded that the City Council rescind its
prior vote of April 4, 2017, that terminated consideration of the inclusive
policing ordinance. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote with Lover, Adkison, Coffey, and
Cousens voting no.
B. City Council motion from June 20, 2017, to consider directing staff to complete a
draft Inclusive Policing Ordinance within 90 days for further Council consideration
MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded that the City Council direct staff
to complete a draft inclusive policing ordinance within 90 days of today's date and bring
it to the full Council for further consideration. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote, with
Cousens, Lover, Adkison and Coffey voting no.
Council Member Cousens stated she feels all people have a right to feel safe and will continue
looking for a pathway forward on this topic.
MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to have a study session on
public safety practices at a time when community members can take part in it. T he
motion failed by a 4-3 vote, with Lover, Mendez, Coffey and Adkison voting no.
C. Discussion regarding Council member participation on outside Boards,
Commissions and Committees
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matters. Therefore, this is not a violation of the motion approved by Council on February 17,
2016. City Manager Moore stated there is interest in adding discussion of committee roles to
the upcoming City Council retreat.
D. Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee minutes of May
18, 2017
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to accept the Council
Neighborhood and Community Building Committee minutes. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
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 13 (now 6H)
and 14 (now 61) were added to 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: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approval of the minutes from the June 20, 2017, City Council Business meeting and
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June 27, 2017, City Council Study Session
B. Set August 1, 2017, as the date for a closed record public hearing to consider the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the rezone of Teton Development
LLC located at 4503 Powerhouse Rd.
C. Resolution authorizing Agreement with the State of Washington Department of
Ecology for a grant in the amount of $30,600 for Completion of Ecology
Requirements in the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Permit
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-080, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement
with the state of Washington Department of Ecology for a grant of $30,600 for Completion of
Ecology Requirements in the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Permit.
D. Resolution adopting the 2017 Water System Plan Update with its Appendices and
the Water Use Efficiency Goals and Objectives
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-081, A RESOLUTION adopting the 2017 the Water System
Plan Update with its Appendices and the Water Use Efficiency Goals and Objectives.
E. Resolution authorizing a Right -of -Way Use Permit for a fence in the right-of-way at
214 E Yakima Avenue to upgrade an existing sidewalk restaurant enclosure
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-082, A RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of a right-of-way
use permit at 214 E Yakima Ave.
F. so ut rizingAight-y ermi or a e e in he right-of-way at
N. Fi St r a C to re lace an isting fence and
ndrailRESOLUT -2 7-083,uthorizing iss nce of a right-of-way
use permit at 104 N. First St.
G. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
with Southeast Washington Aging and Long Term Care Council of Governments
(hereinafter called ALTC)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-084, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Southeast Washington Aging and
Long Term Care Council of Governments (hereinafter called ALTC)
H. Resolution authorizing approval of Public Park and Recreation Facility
Development and Maintenance Agreement with SOZO Sports of Central
Washington for development and Maintenance of public park property
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-085, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with SOZO
Sports of Central Washington for SOZO to provide the development, operation and
maintenance of a Public Park and Recreation Facility on property the City is in the process of
purchasing adjacent to the SOZO Sports facility south of the Yakima Air Terminal.
Resolution authorizing the Addendum to Settlement Agreement regarding the use of
the $100,000 donation to the City of Yakima pursuant to the settlement agreement
in Montes, et al. v City of Yakima, et al.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-086, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Addendum to Settlement
Agreement regarding the use of the $100,000 donation to the City of Yakima pursuant to the
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settlement agreement in Montes, et al. v. City of Yakima, et al.
7. Audience Participation
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several issues.
Mary Lopez, City resident, shared her frustration with Council for not continuing work on the
inclusive policing ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public meeting and resolution to consider the final plat approval of Powerhouse Villas Phase 1
located at 3201 Powerhouse Road
Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
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-2017-087, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Powerhouse
Villas Phas thorRAtF,
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9. Public mee g and r luloval of W hington Heights Phase
4 located in e vicini of
Eric Crowe a PIlution.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
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-2017-088, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Washington
Heights — Phase 4 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat.
10. Closed record public hearing and resolution 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 Ave.
Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
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carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-089, A RESOLUTION approving the Preliminary Long Plat of
Anderson Estates, a thirty five -lot subdivision, located in the vicinity of S. 64th Ave. and
Occidental Ave.
11. Public Hearing and ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, Chapter 15.08:
Sign Code
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Senior Assistant City Attorney Watkins briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by a 4-3 vote, with Cousens, Lover and D. Gutierrez voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-020, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code, Chapter 15.08: Sign Code.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
Resolution authorizing the City to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire Congdon
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Guti rez voting no.
Assistant Mayor Mendez requested this item be brought back at the next Council Business
meeting to determine the next steps.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
13. Ordinance establishing an annual vehicle license fee; and fixing a time when the same shall
become effective
Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the ordinance.
MOTION: Adkison moved to pass the ordinance. The motion failed due to lack of a
second.
14. Other Business
A. Neighborhood forum update
Council Member D. Gutierrez provided an update on the public forum she recently held and
asked if next steps on future forums should be discussed at the Council Public Safety
Committee meeting or at the next Council Business meeting. It was Council consensus to work
on future forum planning at the Council Public Safety Committee meeting.
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B. Letter of support request from Dispute Resolution Center
City Manager Moore stated the City recently received a request for a letter of support from the
Dispute Resolution Center for a grant application. This request was approved by Council
consensus.
15. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business meeting on July 18, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion
carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
July 18, 2017
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting --MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
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 City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member Avina Gutierrez (excused)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coff PleRrgesien/rdekr
3. Interprete ervice
Mayor Co ff introd du ed Interprete ervices are available.
4. Open Disc r th
5. Council Reports
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. Item 8 (now 6E)
was added to 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: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, A. Gutierrez absent.
A. Approve payment of disbursements for the period June 1 – 30, 2017
B. Resolution authorizing Addendum No. 1 to the Engineering and Consulting
Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for $45,160 forASR Permit
Implementation Support
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-090, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of addendum 1 to
the engineering and consulting services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for $45,160 for
ASR Permit Implementation Support.
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C. 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 July 31, 2017 -August 12,
2017
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-091, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
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.
D. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Yakima Police Department and Washington State Traffic Safety Commission for
overtime funding for certified Drug Recognition Experts
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-092, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Memorandum of
Understanding interlocal agreement between the City of Yakima Police Department and the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission to provide overtime funding for certified Drug
Recognition Experts
E. Resolution authorizing contracts with Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity
not to exceed $165,000 of HOME Investment Funds for land acquisition and
construction of four single-family residential units at 505 E. R Street, 509 E. R
Street, 511 E. R Street, and 608 S. Naches Ave.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-093, A RESOLUTION authorizing agreements with Yakima
Valley Part itat f ty not to ceed $ using and Urban
Developme un or co uctio our nF
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units in the City of
Yakima.
Audience rticip n
The followi eside spoke i port oft iland shared their
frustration with Council for discontinuing work on the ordinance: Kristan Burke, Rogelio
Montez, Jose Salazar and Susan Soto Palmer. Ms. Palmer also shared her concern with the
Congdon property and frustration with the lack of interpreter service at the previous meeting.
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several topics.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. Verbal report from staff on the recent presentation to the State of Washington Recreation and
Conservation Office (RCO) regarding the proposed YMCA aquatics/fitness center facility at
Chesterley Park and update from the YMCA on their fundraising efforts for the proposed
project
Public Works Director Schafer gave an update on the presentation to the Recreation and
Conservation Office Board (RCO) on the proposed YMCA aquatic/fitness facility at Chesterley
Park. He reported the RCO Board approved the project after the presentation and the next
step is approval by the National Park Services. Mr. Schafer stated he will have another report
for Council in September. Bob Romero, YMCA Executive Director, stated they currently have
$12 million in commitments for this project and believe they will have the required $16 million by
the end of the year.
9. Next steps regarding purchase and sale agreement of Congdon Parcel No. 181334-42002
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City Attorney Cutter reported the County Assessor's Office has agreed that the property is not
being taken out of the open space category and therefore will have no tax penalty.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
10. Transform Yakima Together update on Camp Hope
Pastor Andy Ferguson distributed statistics from Camp Hope and shared several success
stories. He suggested the City be proactive with the winter shelter program and would like to
see a permanent solution. He stated Camp Hope has shown to be a positive thing and is in a
good location and suggested keeping the Camp at this location as a permanent facility. Tom
Gaulke, City resident, spoke in support of Pastor Ferguson's efforts and encouraged the City
to assist in connecting the camp to water and sewer.
MOTION: Cousens moved to have a study session on the winter plan for Camp Hope
to include water/sewer connections when staff is ready. The motion failed due to lack of a
second. City Manager Moore stated they are putting together costs associated with connecting
the camp to water and sewer, as well as the zoning issues involved, and will bring the
information back to Council at a later date.
11. Other Business
Assistant Mayor Mendez asked if the Council meetings are being live streamed. City Manager
Moore confirmed the meeting is being live streamed and after further beta testing, there will be
a media re[De�,Rwo
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Moore for ndet o City jects, as well
expressingf a in elo ers in community. The
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12. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a City Council Retreat
on July 25, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the City Training Facility - 421 E. ChestnutAvenue. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, A. Gutierrez absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
July 25, 2017
City Hall -- Council Chambers
2:00 p.m. MINUTES
1. Roll Call
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Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Holly
Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and Acting City Clerk Stephens
Absent: Council Member Maureen Adkison (excused)
2. Roundtable discussion
Mayor Coffey rep ocati eetin as chare:cial
i o building
maintenance issu in the nin room. a no ere is le tion in the audience,
and John Cooper, kima e EO tr cedisitin om our Sister City,
Itayanagi Japan.
City Clerk Claar Tee discussed the use of electronic devices during Council meetings and how this
can be or can create the appearance of a violation of the Open Public Meetings Act.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Coffey seconded to directstaffto bring back a resolution,
similar to Selah's, at the next Council meeting relating to the use of electronic devices
during Council meetings. The motion failed by a 4-2 vote with A. Gutierrez, D. Gutierrez, Lover
and Mendez voting no, Adkison absent. City Clerk Claar Tee reminded Council that any posts on
social media accounts relating to the conduct of government may need to be retained for 10 years
per the State's retention guidelines.
B. Audience participation at meetings
City Clerk Claar Tee reviewed suggested changes to the "Addressing the City Council" slips.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to change the Addressing the
City Council slips to include bullet points 1, 4, 5 and 6 from the memo in the Council
packet. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, Lover voting no, Adkison absent. MOTION: A.
Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to reconsider the previous vote. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Adkison absent. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez
seconded to move forward with bullet points 4, 5 and 6 from the memo. The motion
carried by a 5-1 vote, Lover voting no, Adkison absent. It was Council consensus to
change the terminology on the agendas from Audience Participation to Public Comment
and to keep the original language under sections 2 and 3 from the slips.
C. Council meetings — emergency preparedness (verbal report)
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Officer Frank Bowersox addressed Council member safety at Council meetings.
D. Budget -- 2017 and 2018
I nterim Finance and Budget Director Lewis briefed Council on the 2017 budget, 2018 budget
process and schedule. She stressed that despite some savings, the numbers reflect a deficit of just
over $690,000 and modest budget reductions may be needed in 2017. Ms. Lewis reported in
preparation for the 2018 budget, staff is being extremely cautious with any proposals in order to
keep reserves intact and rebuild them to policy levels to demonstrate responsible fiscal
management to the bond market and other stakeholders.
E. Roy's Market quasi- udicial hearing procedure
City Attorney Cutter reviewed the Council's role as "judges" in the quasi-judicial hearing scheduled
forAugust 15, 2017. He stressed Council's need to review the record prior to the hearing as no new
testimony or evidence is allowed in a closed -record hearing. Mr. Cutter noted the importance of
keeping the record clean and for Council members to avoid ex -parte communication on this issue.
He reported after Council has heard the presentation of the case, the Council has the opportunity to
deliberate in Executive Session; however, they will need to make a decision at the meeting as there
is no provision for an extension of the hearing.
F. Review Council committee process and structure
City Manager Moore referenced the Council Committee Process Manual and asked if this Manual is
working well for Council. Mayor Coffey stated she has some concerns with the staff time committed
to the Council Neighborhood and Community Building Committee and the amount of direction given
to staff by the Committee, not the City Manager. Council Member D. Gutierrez invited other Council
members to inforrrvinomfiGroce*nWomes at anidirne.
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Mayor Coffey noted City Manager Moore has been with the City for one year now and it is time to
schedule his annual review.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business meeting on August 1, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried
by unanimous vote, Adkison absent. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
August 1, 2017
City Hall -- Council Chambers
1:45 p.m. Executive Session; 2 p.m. Business Meeting; 2:30 p.m. Public Hearings --
MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session regarding 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: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to Executive Session
for up to 15 minutes to discuss pending litigation and to review the performance of a
public employee. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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Roll Call
Council: Mayor athy Cg, Assistan
Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez,
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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. Proclamations
National Health Center Week Proclamation
Mayor Coffey proclaimed the week of August 13-19, 2017, as National Health Center Week
and Anita Monoian and Don Hinman, from Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, accepted it.
B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
Central Washington State Fair mid -year report
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Greg Lybeck, Assistant General Manager, State Fair Park reviewed the SunDome's mid -year
report.
Recognition of retired Information Systems Manager Wayne Wantland
for 34 years of service
City Manager Moore recognized retiring Information Systems Manager Wayne Wantland for
his 34 years of service to the City.
5. Council Reports
A. Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee minutes of June
29, 2017
MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to accept the minutes. Council
Member D. Gutierrez noted a mistake in the minutes where Council Member Adkison was
mentioned as making a comment when it was Assistant Mayor Mendez who made the
comment. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to amend the
motion to include the correction as stated. The motion to amend carried by unanimous
vote. The motion as amended carried by unanimous vote.
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 present. There were no changes. The
City Clerk read the Consent A enda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title.
(Items on tD
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motion carm vote.
A. 2nd Quarter 2017 Accounts Receivable Status Report
B. 2nd Quarter 2017 Treasury Report
C. 2017 Mid -Year Financial Status Report
D. 2nd Quarter 2017 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 2nd
Quarter 2017 claims activity
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-094, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 2nd Quarter
2017 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
E. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Tri Valley Construction - Project
2445 DID #29 Reroute (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve the
final payment)
F. Set August 15, 2017 as the date for a closed record appeal hearing to consider an
appeal regarding the Hearing Examiner's decision on a Type (2) and Administrative
Adjustment application from Yakima Neighborhood Health Services for a proposal
to convert an existing commercial building into a multi -family residential development
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G. Resolution authorizing amendment No. 1 to the existing agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc. for $271,633 to include engineering and consulting services
required for construction of Beech Street Interceptor, Lift Station, and Force Main
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-095, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of amendment 1 to
the engineering and consulting services agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for $271,633 to
provide construction phase engineering services for City Project No. 2365 — Beech Street
Interceptor, Lift Station, and Force Main.
H. Resolution authorizing agreement with EAN Holdings, LLC dba Enterprise Rent-A-
Car at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field for off airport car rental
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-096, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Off
Airport Car Rental Agreement with EAN Holdings, LLC dba Enterprise Rental Car at the
Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field.
Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Boise River Fence, Inc.
of Boise, Idaho, to provide security gate improvements for the Yakima Air Terminal -
McAllister Field
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-097, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Boise River Fence, Inc. of Boise, Idaho, to provide Security Gate
Improvements for the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field.
J. Resolution authorizing a settlement agreement by Cities Insurance Association of
Washington ("CIAW") and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit
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7. Public Comment
Aileen Kane, City resident, shared her concerns about pedestrian crossing signals changing
too fast and asked if they could be adjusted. City Manager Moore will look into this issue.
Cassie Collins, non-resident, voiced her continued frustration and disappointment with
Council's decision to end discussion on the inclusive policing ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Closed record public hearing and Ordinance to consider the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation for a rezone from SCC to B-2 at 4503 Powerhouse Rd.
Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the ordinance. Mayor Coffey opened the public
hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-021, AN ORDINANCE amending the Zoning Map of the City of
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Yakima to Rezone parcel 181310-33009 from Small Convenience Center (SCC) to Local
Business (B-2)
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
9. Report on the Yakima Planning Commission's Findings regarding retail marijuana in the M-1
Zoning District
Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the Planning Commission's findings in which
they reaffirmed their initial finding and do not wish to make any changes.
Aileen Kane, City resident, agreed with the Planning Commission but would support this
particular building to be used for retail marijuana sales.
Patricia Beyers, spoke on behalf of the Planning Commission, and confirmed eligibility
issues in M-1 zoning.
After Council discussion, it was Council consensus forstaff to bring this back at a
future meeting with additional information including a map of properties that would be
allowed to sell marijuana under the proposed zoning change, as well as an explanation
of the use for light industrial zones including traffic regulations.
10. Other Business
A. Neighborhood forums regarding public safety
Council M[t)ed
ie ted a of a Public Safety
Committeee del for igh h pu safety forum She encouraged
communityre ms i it 'ghb and en uraged Council
members tms thei tric f ms in other di ricts. Ms. Gutierrez also
requested t he ne cil agen t iscuss the m el and vote on official
dates. There were no objections.
B. Update on emergency funding for summer youth programs
Assistant Mayor Mendez reported at the last Council Public Safety Committee meeting, the
YWCA gave a presentation on a domestic violence program using evidence based curriculum
entitled "In Their Shoes." The Committee feels the City should use the remaining $3,300
funding from the emergency funding for summer youth programs for the YWCA to implement
this class at the Washington Fruit Center. It was Council consensus that this falls under
the City Manager's authority and does not require a vote. City Manager Moore confirmed
he will move forward with the YWCA on providing this class.
C. Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice
Council Member D. Gutierrez reported the Department of Justice is accepting applicants to be
part of the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice and she would like to
apply for the position in her official capacity as a Council member. Council Member Lover
asked for additional background information on this Committee. Council Member D. Gutierrez
thanked the Public Safety Committee for their support and looks forward to Council's approval.
11. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a Council Study
Session on August 14, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion
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carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
August 8, 2017
City Hall -- Council Chambers
1:30 p.m. Partnership Committee
1. Roll Call
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Partnership Committee Chair Lover called the meeting to order and stated Committee Members
present are himself, Council Members Adkison and Cousens. Others: Mayor Coffey and Council
Member D. Gutierrez regarding item #1. Absent: Assistant Mayor Mendez (excused) and Council
MemberA. Gutierrez (excused)
Staff: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
2. Partnership Committee Meeting
Chair Lover annou ed this e en c as ar
City CI
cil meeting as Mayor
Coffey and Counc embe . ie are i cent a dletter to President
Trump supporting CA. yo offey o d earli that theCouncil agreed to
actively pursue co sive i igratio rm as p eral Llative and
Administrative Priorities. Specifically, to pursue passage of the BRI DGE Act, which would formalize
key components of DACA.
Mayor Coffey noted that because the DACA program was created by executive order, it could be
rescinded or weakened if President Trump chose to take such action. The draft letter in the agenda
packet encourages President Trump to avoid taking any action to rescind or weaken DACA. Mayor
Coffey noted the BRI D G E Act, which 4th District U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is a co-
sponsor of, would make several key components of DACA into law. However, unless the BRI D G E
Act is passed by Congress, young immigrants who are eligible for DACA status or who have been
granted DACA status are at risk. Mayor Coffey and Council Member D. Gutierrez asked the
Committee to consider recommending to the full Council that the letter be sent to President Trump
expressing the City Council's support of DACA. MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison
seconded to move this issue to the full Council. The motion carried by a 3-0 vote of the
Partnership Committee.
2. A request for a letter to be sent to various members of the U.S. Congress under Mayor
Coffey's signature regarding H.R. 2997.
Rob Peterson, Airport Director, reported H.R. 2997 contemplates the privatization of the U. S. air
traffic control system, which concerns the City regarding the potential negative effects privatization
could have on operations at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field, as well as others across the
nation. He is requesting a letter (draft included in the agenda packet) expressing the City's concerns
be sent to various members of U.S. Congress under the Mayor's signature. MOTION: Adkison
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moved and Cousens seconded to take this issue to the next Council meeting. The motion
carried by a 3-0 vote of the Partnership Committee.
3. A request from the City's Historic Preservation Commission for a letter to be sent to the
Yakima County Board of Commissioners under Commission Chair Molly Storr's signature
regarding funding_ generated from document recording fees.
Randy Beehler, Communications and Public Affairs Director, stated a draft letter under Historic
Preservation Commission Chair Molly Storr's signature is included in the agenda packet. This letter
would be sent from the City's Historic Preservation Commission to the County Commissioners
requesting one dollar of the five dollar surcharge for recording fees be utilized for historic
preservation. MOTION: Adkison moved and Cousens seconded to move this to the full
Council with a correction on the third paragraph. The motion carried by a 3-0 vote of the
Partnership Committee.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study
Session on August 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by a 3-0
vote of the Partnership Committee. The meeting adjourned at 1:46 p.m.
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