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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.A.
For Meeting of: November 21, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the November7, 2023 City Council
regular meeting and November 14, 2023 City Council study
session
SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
See attached.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
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❑ 11/16/2023 Corer Memo
❑ 11/16/2023 Corer Memo
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MINUTES
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
November 7, 2023
City Hall --Council Chambers -129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
5:30 p.m. Regular meeting conducted in person and virtually via Zoom
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Janice Deccio, presiding;Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund and Councilmembers
Matt Brown, Patricia Byers, Holly Cousens, Danny Herrera, Eliana Macias (present at 5:31
p.m. and attending remotely via Zoom)
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins, and City Clerk Rosalinda
Ibarra
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. Public Comment
Joey Wallberg and Dustin Miley, City employees, spoke regarding interdependence between
City divisions and departments, the inability to hire employees due to wages and its effect on
the ability to provide service.
5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
6. Council Reports
7. 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: Cousens moved and Byers seconded to approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
A. Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2023 City Council regular meeting and
October 24, 2023 City Council study session
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B. Set date of November 21, 2023, for a public hearing and approval of an Interlocal
Agreement for the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
C. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Iron Horse LLC for Project SW2651
2023 Drainage Improvement District Rehabilitation
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-142,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Iron
Horse, LLC. for Project SW2651 2023 Drainage Improvement District Rehabilitation.
D. Resolution authorizing an amendment assigning an airport lease agreement with
James Keene to Jose Castaneda and Cecilia Valdivia
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-143,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Assignment of the Airport
Lease Agreement, as Amended, between the City of Yakima and James and T. Darlene Keene
to Jose Castaneda and Cecilia Valdivia.
E. Resolution authorizing a Small Community Air Service Development Program grant
award from the United States Department of Transportation to assist the City for air
service development and marketing strategies directed toward increased flights to
and from the Yakima Air Terminal- McAllister Field
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-144,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Small Community Air
Service Development Program grant award from the United States Department of
Transportation to assist with air service developments and marketing strategies directed
toward increased flights to and from the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
F. Resolution authorizing Task Order 2023-04 Supplemental Engineering Agreement
for Professional Services with JUB Engineering, Inc. for the Terminal Building
Modernization Project Phase 1A at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-145,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Task Order 2023-04
Supplemental Engineering Agreement for Professional Services with JUB Engineering, Inc. for
the Terminal Building Modernization Project Phase 1A at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister
Field.
G. Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute the funding agreements with
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)for the 2023 HOME and CDBG grant
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contracts
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-146,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept
the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Funds and execute the
funding contracts as mandated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
H. Ordinance amending the 2023 Budget for the City of Yakima and making
appropriations from unappropriated fund balances within various funds for
expenditure during 2023 for various purposes (Second Reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-039,AN ORDINANCE amending the 2023 Budget for the City of
Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds
for expenditure during 2023 for various purposes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing and Resolution declaring certain property originally part of Drainage
Improvement District#39, later abandoned by Yakima County and ceded to the City, to be
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surplus to the City needs
Wastewater and Stormwater Manager Mike Price briefed the Council on the resolution.
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: Lund moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-147,A RESOLUTION declaring certain property originally part
of Drainage Improvement District#39 later abandoned by Yakima County to be surplus to City
needs and abandoning all interest to the property owners over which the pipeline extends.
9. Public hearing and Ordinances pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes to be levied for collection in
Fiscal Year 2024
Interim Director of Finance& Budget/Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby reviewed the
proposed ordinances pertaining to ad valorem taxes which authorizes the County Assessor to
levy real and personal property taxes necessary to fund the City of Yakima's 2024 Mid-Biennial
Budget. Ms. Oglesby introduced Deanna Gregory of Pacifica Law Group, the City's Bond
Counsel, who presented information about bond issuances and the City's obligations.
Mayor Deccio opened the public hearing. With no one coming forward or calling in to speak,
Mayor Deccio closed the public hearing.
The City Clerk read Ordinance A by title only.
MOTION: Lund moved and Cousens seconded to pass Ordinance A. The motion carried
by a 7-0 roll call vote.
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-040,AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax levy;
declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2024 regular levy up to 101% along
with new construction, annexation, refunds and growth in state-assessed property values from
the amount levied the previous year.
The City Clerk read Ordinance B by title only.
MOTION: Lund moved and Cousens seconded to pass Ordinance B. The motion carried
by a 7-0 roll call vote.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-041,AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad
valorem taxes necessary to discharge the expected expenses and obligations for the 2024
Budget for the City of Yakima.
10. Public Hearing regarding proposed Utility Tax increase
Interim Director of Finance& Budget/Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby presented
information regarding proposed increases to utility taxes for 2024. Ms. Oglesby described the
increase for residential and commercial users. The potential increase in revenue is estimated
at $2,713,271 with approximately$589,217 going towards the Aquatic Fund for Capital and
Operating costs. Councilmember Byers provided a statement indicating her position on the
issue. Mayor Deccio opened the public hearing.
The following members spoke in favor: Ester Huey, Eric Silvers, Laliyah Bravo, Jenenzy Che,
Imani Larze, Sonya Lott, Reverend Willie Pride, Corey Radcliff, James Parks, Dori Peralta
Baker,Anthony Peterson.
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The following members spoke in opposition: Scot Stephens, Frieda Stephens, Cindy
Simmons.
With no one else coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Deccio closed the public
hearing.
11. First public hearing on the 2024 Mid-Biennial Budget for the City of Yakima
Interim Director of Finance& Budget/Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby reported on the
2024 Preliminary Mid-Biennial Budget and highlighted the General Fund forecast with and
without the proposed in lieu tax increases.
Mayor Deccio opened the public hearing. With no one coming forward or calling in to speak,
Mayor Deccio closed the public hearing.
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12. Draft 2024 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
Communications and Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler briefed Council on the 2024 State
and Federal Legislative Priorities.After brief Council discussion,
MOTION: Cousens moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the 2024 State and Federal
Legislative Priorities. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
13. Resolution to establish a Debt Financial Policy for the City of Yakima
Interim Director of Finance& Budget/Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby briefed Council
on the proposed resolution to establish a Debt Policy for the City of Yakima. The City Clerk
read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Lund moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-148,A RESOLUTION establishing a debt policy for the City of
Yakima.
14. Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all applicable contracts for the 2023 police vehicle order
Yakima Police Lieutenant Ira Cavin briefed Council on the resolution ratifying the declaration of
an emergency for the police vehicle order with Bud Clary Ford. The City Clerk read the
resolution by title only.
MOTION: Byers moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-149,A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency
and authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable contracts for the 2023 police vehicle
order.
15. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code 6.27.060, setting time limit for an owner to
retrieve impounded shopping carts, and adding a new section, YMC 6.27.075, for appeals
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Assistant City Attorney Brian Aaron briefed Council on the proposed ordinance amending
Yakima Municipal Code 6.27 related to shopping cart regulations. The City Clerk read the
ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Byers seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-042,AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code Section 6.27.060 Retrieval and impoundment procedures; and adding Section 6.27.075
as a new section, titled Appeals.
16. Resolution placing the shopping cart appeal fee in the Master Fee Schedule
City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on the resolution amending the Master Fee
Schedule to add the shopping cart appeal fee. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-150,A RESOLUTION updating the Master Fee Schedule
relating to Yakima Municipal Code 6.27 Shopping Cart Regulations.
17. Other Business
City Manager Harrison thanked Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby for taking on multiple
roles during recent staff shortages.
18. Adjournment
MOTION: Lund moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
study session on November 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
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ATTEST:
CITYCLERK MAYOR
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MINUTES
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
November 14, 2023
City Hall --Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
5 p.m. Study Session -conducted in person and virtually via Zoom.
1. Roll Callleillillitlik-
Present: Mayor Janice Deccio, presiding;Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund (attending remotely
via Zoom) and Councilmembers Matt Brown, Patricia Byers, Holly Cousens, and Danny
Herrera
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins, and City Clerk Rosalinda
I barra
Absent and Excused: Councilmember Eliana Macias
2. Public comment (allow 15 minutes)
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3. Introduction of Mark Roberts as the City's new Director of Finance and Budget
City Manager Bob Harrison introduced Mark Roberts as the new Director of Finance and
Budget for the City of Yakima.
4. Resolution authorizing a temporary agreement between the State of Washington Department
of Revenue and the City of Yakima Tourism Promotion Area for the administration and
collection of the tourism promotion lodging charges
City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed the Council on the proposed resolution. The City Clerk
read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Byers seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 6-0 vote; Macias absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-151,A RESOLUTION authorizing the Temporary Agreement
for the State Administration of the City of Yakima and Yakima County Tourism Promotion
Area Fees.
5. Opioid Use Disorder Discussion
City Attorney Sara Watkins introduced the discussion regarding opioid use disorders. The
participants in the discussion included: Erika Ochoa and Melissa Sixberry(Yakima Health
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District), Megan Tweedy(Community Activist), Dr. Gillian Zuckerman (Community Health of
Central Washington), Cassidy Leslie (Triumph Treatment), Dr. Jocelyn Pedrosa (Yakima
Neighborhood Health Services),Alicia Stromme Tobin (SAFE Yakima), Cynthia Martinez
(City of Yakima Prosecuting Attorney), and Dr. Frank Garner(Chief Medical Officer,
Comprehensive Healthcare).
Erika Ochoa presented information about the history and benefits of the Yakima Health
District's Syringe Services Program (SSP)which is part of their Harm Reduction Program.
The SSP provides sterile injection supplies, safe disposal, critical services, linkage to care,
and referral resource to individuals.
Dr. Jocelyn Pedrosa presented data and information regarding strategies to address the
opioid crisis.
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Each participant talked about the successes and challenges in their respective programs and
services offered in the community. Some of the successes noted include decrease in
mortality rates for people with opioid use disorder who receive medication assisted treatment;
increase in funding opportunities to provide awareness and prevention efforts; collaboration
with community providers. Some of the challenges noted include the ability to serve
individuals at their time of need; accessibility and availability of medical detox and in-patient
facilities; navigating the barriers with insurance companies; and lack of housing for
individuals.
6. Adjournment1111L.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Byers seconded to adjourn to the next Council
regular meeting on November 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
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ATTEST:
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