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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
November 6, 2018
City Hall —Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez(via speakerphone),
Council Members Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey introduced Juven Garcia who announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Day Proclamation
Mayor Coffey proclaimed November 9, 2018, as Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Day. Steve Mitchell,
Chief Executive Officer and Frank Rowland, Chief Operations Officer of 01C, accepted the
proclamation.
5. Council Reports
A. Council Public Safety Committee report
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez reported on Safe Routes to School and reaching out to the City of
Yakima School District for feedback and would like to formalize a process.
• MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Funk seconded to direct staff to send a letter to
Superintendent Dr. Jack lrion requesting that Yakima School District survey families so
that the City can better understand how to improve safety for school routes by looking
at sidewalks, lighting deficiencies, traffic configurations, dangerous
properties, dangerous dogs and code enforcement issues. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
B. H2A Worker Housing Ad Hoc Committee report ,
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez spoke about holding a forum on the H2A housing issue.After
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Council discussion,
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Funk seconded $o move forward with YVCOG as
facilitator for a forum tobmheld at the Yakima Convention Center on H24morker
housing. The motion carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Moore confirmed staff will do
the |egvvV[h in preparing for this meeting.
6' ConmentAgenda
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 Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, bytitle.
(Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see
motion directly below.)
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousonsseconded tm approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approval of the minutes from the October 1G. 2D18. City Council Business Meeting
and October 9. 11. 17, 18' and 3O. 2O18. City Council Study Sessions
B. Accept Council Committee minutes
C. Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 4 of the Professional Services
Agreement with Maul, Foster and Al0Dgi. Inc. (W1FA)' tObe funded with 8
Department 0f Ecology grant not tO exceed $375,DOO' UJ perform high resolution site
characterization and post-remedial ootiDDG a[the former Tiger Oil site |0C8tHd at
2312VV. hjOb Hill Boulevard
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018~124, A RESOLUTION authorizing Supplemental Agreement No.
4 with Maul, Foster Alongi, Inc. (M FA)to be funded with a Department of Ecology grant not to
exceed $375,000 to perform high resolution site characterization and post-remediation actions
at the former Tiger Oil site located 8t3312West Nob Hill Boulevard
O. Resolution authorizing annual renewal Vf the City Manager's authority tOresolve
and settle any claims against Orby the City of Yakima iO8O amount of$5O.O0OO[
less, and to execute all documents necessary for such claims
RESOLUTION NO. R_201@-125`ARESOLUTION authorizing annual renewal of the City
Manager's authority to resolve and settle any claims against or by the City of Yakima in an
8nlountOf$5O.DOOOr less, and to execute all documents necessary for such claims
E. Resolution authorizing and directing the Yakima Department of Community
DeVa|Vpnnynt to identify and implement policy regarding temporary emergency
cold weather shelters; and providing that such policy eho|| be valid only from
November 15. 2O18 through March 31. 2O10
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018~126^ARESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Yakima
Department ofCommunity Development to identify and implement B policy regarding temporary
anaerQ8Ocy cold weather shelters in the City of Yakima, and providing that such policy shall be
valid only from November 15. 2O1O. through March 31. 2O1S.
F. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 removing references to
repealed Chapter 8.18, relating tO pit bull dogs
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-037,AN ORDINANCE amending the City ofYakima Municipal
Code Chapter 9.2O. relating k)animal control, ho remove references[n the now-repealed 8.18`
relating topit bulls.
7. Public Comment
Vinny Carrillo, City resident, stated his life changed due to a positive interaction with a police
officer when he was younger, and he invited Council to join in a night of prayer on December 5,
2O18 from O-8p.mn.. at Foursquare Church for Cops and Kids night.
Nicholas Martinez, City resident, reported his young daughter was approached by a
convicted sex offender in his neighborhood and shared his concerns.
Susan VVhiinnGn. City resident and former Council [nernbe[, shared her concerns with the
proposed reductions tO the Police and Fire Departments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public hearing and ordinances pertaining tnAd Valorem Taxes tobe levied for collection in
Fiscal Year 2O18
Steve Groom, Director of Budget and Finance, briefed Council on the ordinances.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinances by titles only.
MOTION: Funk moved and Mendez seconded topass the ordinance /A>. The motion
carried hy unanimous vote.
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-038, AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax levy;
declaring the City Counoi|'s intent tO increase the City's 2U19 regular levy upto1U1Y6along
with new construction, annexation, refunds and growth in state-assessed property values from
the amount levied the previous year.
K8{3T|CJN: Coummns moved and Mendez seconded to pass the ordinance /B>. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
B' ORDINANCE NO. 2O18-D38, ANORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount ofad
valorem taxes necessary to discharge the expected expenses and obligations for the 2019
Budget for the City ofYakima.
9. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
ona Comprehensive Plan Amendment /CFY\#0O1-18\ and Rezone (RZ#0O2-18) request
submitted by Coastal Farm Real Estate Inc
Mayor Coffey asked Council members if they have any interest in the property; if they have
any financial benefit; if they can consider this application fairly and objectively and if they have
had any ax-parte communications regarding the ppopertv. Cnunui( na�nlb�n]�UneapVndedtha�
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they have no interest, or any financial gain, that they can be objective and that they have had
nnex-pert8 communications on the property.
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun introduced the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public
hearing and Tom Durant, Planning Engineer with PL8A Engineering and Surveying, spoke in
favor 0fthis amendment UD behalf of Coastal Farm and Ranch. Mayor Coffey closed the
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hearing.
MOTION: Causans moved and Mendez seconded to direct staff to prepare legislation
to approve this amendment. The motioncarried by unanimous vote.
10. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on8 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CFY\#UO2-18) and Rezone (RZ#UO3-18) request
submitted by Yakima Valley FgrrmwOrh8rSC|iniC
Mayor Coffey asked Council members if they have any interest in the property; if they have
any financial benefit; if they can consider this application fairly and objectively and if they have
had any ex-parte communications regarding the property. Council members all responded that
they have no interest, or any financial gain, that they can be objective and that they have had
noax'pGrte communications On the property.
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun introduced the item, Mayor Coffey opened the public
hearing. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services, spoke on behalf of Yakima Valley
Farn-workers Clinic in support of the amendment. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousmns seconded 0m direct staff to prepare legislation
tm approve the amendment. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. Open record public hearing bo consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
Ona Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA#003-18) and Rezone (RZ#OO4-18) request
submitted by William AInnon
Mayor Coffey asked Council members if they have any interest in the property; if they have
any financial benefit; if they can consider this application fairly and objectively and if they have
had any ex-parte communications regarding the property. Council members all responded that
they have no interest, or any financial gain, that they can be objective and that they have had
noex-p8rte communications onthe property.
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun introduced the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public
hearing. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planni'ng Services, spoke on behalf of Mr. Almon in support of
the amendment. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
K8OlFIOyd: Coummnmnmoved and Funk seconded to direct staff&m prepare legislation to
approve this annamdnemt The motion carried by unanimous vote.
12. Open record public hearing 00 consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
OD8 Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA#OD4-18)and Rezone (F{Z#OO5-18) request
submitted byRiv8rpOin&* Landing LLC/VV9sttovvOe LLC
Mayor Coffey asked Council members if they have any interest in the property; if they have
any financial benefit; if they can consider this application fairly and objectively and if they have
had any ex-parte communications regarding the property. Council members all responded that
they have no interest, or any financial gain, that they can be objective and that they have had
noex-porte communications Vn the property.
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun introduced the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public
hearing. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services, spoke on behalf of Riverpoint Landing in
support of the amendment. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
[NOTION: Coosenommoved and Funk seconded tm direct staff tm prepare legislation tm
approve the amendment. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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13. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#005-18) and Rezone (RZ#006-18) request
submitted by West Valley Nursing Homes Inc
Mayor Coffey asked Council members if they have any interest in the property; if they have
any financial benefit; if they can consider this application fairly and objectively and if they have
had any ex-parte communications regarding the property. Council members all responded that
they have no interest, or any financial gain, that they can be objective and that they have had
no ex-parte communications on the property.
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun introduced the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public
hearing. Cal Groenenberg, Director of West Valley Nursing, aka Living Care and Bill Hordan
of Hordan Planning Services spoke in support of the amendment. Mayor Coffey closed the
hearing.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Funk seconded to direct staff to prepare legislation to
approve this amendment. The motion carried by a 6-0 vote, Gutierrez temporarily absent.
14. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#006-18) and Rezone (RZ#007-18) request
submitted by Israel Zaragoza
Mayor Coffey asked Council members if they have any interest in the property; if they have
any financial benefit; if they can consider this application fairly and objectively and if they have
had any ex-parte communications regarding the property. Council members all responded that
they have no interest, or any financial gain, that they can be objective and that they have had
no ex-parte communications on the property.
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun introduced the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public
hearing. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services, spoke on behalf of Israel Zaragoza in
support of the amendment. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to direct staff to prepare legislation
to approve this amendment. The motion carried by a 6-0 vote, Gutierrez temporarily absent.
15. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#007-18) and Rezone (RZ#008-18) request
submitted by the City of Yakima Wastewater Division
Mayor Coffey asked Council members if they have any interest in the property; if they have
any financial benefit; if they can consider this application fairly and objectively and if they have
had any ex-parte communications regarding the property. Council members all responded that
they have no interest, or any financial gain, that they can be objective and that they have had
no ex-parte communications on the property.
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun introduced the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public
hearing and the following individuals spoke against the amendment: Leslie Wahl, City-resident
and Board member of the Yakima Arboretum; Lynda Hopkins, non-resident; Kellie
Connaughton, Executive Director of the Yakima Greenway; Dr. Hamilton Licht, City resident;
and Will Hollingberry, non-resident. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
City Manager Moore reported Yakima County is willing to partner on this project with $300,000
to build screening between SR24 and the project. After Council discussion;
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MOTION: Funk moved to approve with conditions being that the boundary
establishment between the camp and the river is done and that we have a safe
boundary between the camp and Hwy 24. The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Hill moved and White seconded to move to accept staffs recommendation
to move forward with the rezone and comprehensive plan amendment. The motion
carried by a 6-1, Funk voting no.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
16. Recap of the 2019 Preliminary Budget Sessions and Follow up
Assistant City Manager Cortez provided a recap of the 2019 preliminary budget changes made
by Council during budget meetings. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to accept staffs recommendation for
workers compensation and reserve funds(move$380,000 of savings to the workers
comp fund and the remainder to reserves). The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Steve Groom, Director of Finance and Budget, reviewed the PowerPoint slides on Lodging
Tax. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to approve the Convention Center
Capital Facility Plan 2019-2022 including the expansion as proposed and to authorize
$12.5 million public financing for the expansion that commences with a 2019
commitment of$567,200. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Funk voting no,
MOTION: Mendez moved and Hill seconded to direct staff to provide notice to the
LTAC advising that the City Council wishes to discontinue lodging tax funding for the
SunDome operations and request the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's review and
comment. The motion carries by unanimous vote.
MOTION: White moved and Cousens seconded to reallocate the$60,000 to YPAL and
the HBCC for operations ($30,000 to HBCC and$30,000 to YPAL) out of general funds
for programming. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Ed Shoenbach, non-resident, and Linda Dale, non-resident and Vice President of YPAL,
spoke in support of YPAL and would like a long-term agreement to assist with grant
applications.
MOTION: White moved that the City Council adopt a 3-year term agreement
with YPAL. The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Cousens moved to direct staff to find savings of$60,000 to $100,000 to offset
any further priorities given our interest in children. The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Cousens moved and White seconded to include a feasibility study in the
2019 budget for the East Side pool using REET money. After discussion, the motion failed
by a 4-3 vote, Hill, Funk, Mendez, and Coffey voting no.
Luz Gutierrez, City resident, spoke in favor of the Hotel Motel Tax motion and urged Council to
support the Cinco De Mayo event.
Charles Stanton, non-resident and Executive Director of the Humane Society, offered to help
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the City with fundraising.
Steve Groom, Director of Finance and Budget, reviewed the levy lid lift.
MOTION: Hill moved and Mendez seconded to add the levy lid lift to a study
session. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
17. Discussion regarding potential partnership with Spark Northwest
MOTION: Funk moved and Mendez seconded to postpone this item to December. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
18. Consideration of reinstating Council agenda preview meetings
City Manager Moore reported on recent conversations about reinstating the Council Agenda
Preview Meetings.
MOTION: White moved and Hill seconded to hold a monthly Council Briefing on
the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by
unanimous vote. It was Council consensus to have the meetings televised and take no action
at these meetings.
19. Other Business
MOTION: Cousens moved and Hill seconded to add to the first business meeting in
December, with certified results regarding the plaza, that Council discuss and outline
the next steps regarding the Downtown Plaza. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
20. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business Meeting on November 13, 2018, at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
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