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Home My WebLink About11/15/2022 Business Meeting/Executive Session 75 _% MINUTES YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL November 15, 2022 City Hall —Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. Executive session; 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting; 6:00 p.m. public hearings -- conducted in person and virtually via Zoom EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Executive Session regarding pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) Present: Mayor Janice Deccio, presiding,Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund and Councilmembers Matt Brown, Patricia Byers and Eliana Macias (attending remotely via Zoom) Absent: Councilmember Holly Cousens and Councilmember Danny Herrera (excused) MOTION: Lund moved and Byers seconded to adjourn to an executive session for 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i). The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens and Herrera absent. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:29 p.m. 1. Roll Call Present: Mayor Janice Deccio, presiding,Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund and Councilmembers Matt Brown, Patricia Byers, Holly Cousens (attending remotely via Zoom) and Eliana Macias (attending remotely via Zoom) Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee Absent and excused: Councilmember Danny Herrera 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Deccio led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Interpreter Services Mayor Deccio introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available in Spanish. 4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations GIS Day proclamation Page 1 of 6 76 MOTION: Byers moved and Brown seconded to accept the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. Councilmember Brown proclaimed November 16, 2022 as "GIS Day" in the City of Yakima. Randy Bonds Jr., I.T. Services Senior Full Stack Dev/Analyst, accepted the proclamation. ii. Small Business Saturday proclamation MOTION: Byers moved and Lund seconded to accept the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. Councilmember Byers proclaimed Saturday, November 26, 2022 as Small Business Saturday. Verlynn Best, Chamber President and CEO, Executive Board of the Chamber and Andrew Holt, Executive Director for the Downtown Association of Yakima (D.A.Y.) accepted the proclamation. B. Presentations/ Recognitions/ Introductions Yakima Documentary Series Concept Plan Executive Producer Alexis Robie presented a concept plan for a Yakima documentary series, focusing on policing and community engagement. Mr. Robie has completed several documentary series over the years, and there would be no cost to the City.After Council discussion, City Manager Harrison stated since Council is supportive of this concept, staff will move it to the next step. 5. Council Reports A. A proposal to create an ad-hoc Committee for the Martin Luther King Jr.,Aquatic Center Councilmember Cousens suggested reinstating the Martin Luther King Jr. Ad Hoc Aquatic Center Committee comprised of volunteer members for the purpose of having scheduled meetings to improve organization, planning and fundraising activities. After Council discussion and no objection to changes in committee Council members, MOTION: Cousens moved and Byers seconded to reinstate the east side pool ad hoc committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. 6. Consent Agenda Mayor Deccio 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: Lund moved and Brown seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. A. Approval of minutes from the November 1, 2022 City Council regular meeting B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period October 1 —31, 2022 Page 2 of 6 77 C. October 2021 Investment Transactions Report D. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for the Capitol Theatre Egress Stairs Replacement Project CT2570 E. Resolution setting date of December 6, 2022 to amend the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2023-2028 RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-149,A RESOLUTION setting the time and place for a hearing on December 6th, 2022 to review and adopt the amended Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2023-2028. F. Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration to purchase two fixed-route transit buses RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-150,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Grant Agreement with the US. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration to provide funding assistance for two fixed-route transit buses. G. Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration to purchase four ADA Paratransit Vans RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-151,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Grant Agreement with the US. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration to provide funding assistance for four Paratransit ADA vans. H. Resolution authorizing a contract with Yakima Housing Authority for water and sewer system development charges for a new housing project RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-152,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the Yakima Housing Authority through the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program(CHIP) to be administered by the City of Yakima's Community Development Department I. Resolution authorizing a contract with Rod's House for system development charges and utility infrastructure improvements RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-153,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Rod's House through the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program(CHIP)to be administered by the City of Yakima's Community Development Department. J. Resolution authorizing the recycling of surplus metal, that is in excess of the annual surplus policy limits of$15,000, by the City's Wastewater Division to Mayflower Metals RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-154,A RESOLUTION authorizing the recycling of surplus metal, that is in excess of the annual surplus policy limits of$15,000, by the City's Wastewater Division to Mayflower Metals K. Ordinance amending the 2022 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2022 for various purposes (Second Reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2022-034,AN ORDINANCE amending the 2022 Budget for the City of Page 3 of 6 78 Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure during 2022 for various purposes. L. Ordinance amending Chapter 7.24 Yakima Municipal Code regarding Irrigation Rates ORDINANCE NO. 2022-035,AN ORDINANCE relating to irrigation utility service charges; amending the annual irrigation operation and maintenance charges in Yakima Municipal Code 7.24.100, and amending the rate effective date in Yakima Municipal Code 7.24.110. 7. Public Comment Jeanna Hernandez, resident, requested consideration of a citizen committee for the potential documentary presented by Alexis Robie. Tony Courcy, resident, spoke on several topics. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Second public hearing on the 2023-2024 Preliminary Biennial Budget and an ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Yakima Director of Finance and Budget Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines introduced the second hearing on the 2023-2024 biennial budget. Mayor Deccio opened the public hearing. Jeanna Hernandez, resident, requested an open forum for questions by citizens regarding budget presentations in the future. Mayor Deccio closed the public hearing following public comment. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Byers moved and Lund seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-036,AN ORDINANCE adopting the biennial budget for the City of Yakima, Washington, for the fiscal years 2023-2024; and making appropriations for estimated expenditures. 9. Closed record public hearing and resolution to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the preliminary plat of"Golden Ridge Phase 2"submitted by Apple Tree Construction Co LLC located in the vicinity of 9203 Coolidge Road Senior Planner Eric Crowell briefed Council on the hearing. Mayor Deccio opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward or calling in to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Byers moved and Brown seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. Page 4 of 6 79 RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-155,A RESOLUTION approving the Preliminary Long Plat of Golden Ridge Phase 2, an eight-lot subdivision with two tracts, located 9203 Coolidge Rd. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 10. 2023 State and Federal Legislative Priorities Communications& Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler briefed Council on the legislative priorities. MOTION: Byers moved and Brown seconded to move the number one priority on the support list to the active list. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. MOTION: Lund moved and Brown seconded to adopt the amended 2023 State and Federal Legislative Priorities. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. 11. Presentation on City Partnerships Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby shared a PowerPoint presentation on City partnerships.After discussion, Council members suggested having a policy regarding City logo requirements for community partnerships. 12. Resolution establishing fees applicable to facilities and functions of the Yakima Parks and Recreation Division of the City of Yakima, effective January 1, 2023 Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson reviewed a proposed resolution on updated fees for Parks and Recreation. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Lund moved and Byers seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-156,A RESOLUTION establishing fees applicable to facilities and functions of the Yakima Parks and Recreation Division of the City of Yakima, effective January 1, 2023. 13. Other Business A. Discussion regarding green paint for bicycle lanes Agenda item 13B now item 13A in the minutes. City Manager Harrison noted at the previous Council meeting, staff was directed to bring this item for discussion. MOTION: Lund moved and Byers seconded to use green paint, where appropriate, to demarcate bicycle lanes. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. B. Discussion regarding Coolidge Road from 72nd Avenue to 84th Avenue Agenda item 13A now item 13B in the minutes. City Manager Harrison noted at the previous Council meeting, staff was directed to bring this item for discussion. Page 5 of 6 80 MOTION: Lund moved and Byers seconded to add Coolidge Road to the Transportation Improvement Plan. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. 14. Adjournment MOTION: Lund moved and Byers seconded to adjourn to the next Council regular meeting on December 6, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Herrera absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 1444--gfe:e4 j a CYA COUNCIL MEMBER DATE 1([—L, �`�� (� 1 COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: v4,7 y • CITYCLERJ S * AL ' • *as I Aeo Page 6 of 6