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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/2024 07.A.Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2024 City Council regular meeting and February 13, 2024 study session 1 a, .:. BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STAT EM ENT Item No. 7.A. For Meeting of: February 20, 2024 ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2024 City Council regular meeting and February 13, 2024 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: Description Upload Date Type D 2-6 draft minutes 2/12/2024 Backup Material C] 2-13 draft minutes 2/16/2024 Backup Material 2 fj2 MINUTES YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL February 6, 2024 City Hall --Council Chambers -129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 4:30 Executive Session; 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting conducted in person and virtually via Zoom EXECUTIVE SESSION „r, 1. Executive Session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for one hour to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Present for Executive Session: Mayor Byers,Assistant Mayor Brown, and Councilmembers Berg (present at 4:40 p.m.), Deccio, Glenn (attending remotely), Herrera, and Roy. Executive Session was held at 4:32 p.m. and adjourned at 5:20 p.m. 1. Roll Call Present: Mayor Patricia Byers presiding;Assistant Mayor Matt Brown and Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, Rick Glenn (attending remotely via Zoom), Danny Herrera and Leo Roy Staff: Interim City Manager Dave Zabel!, City Attorney Sara Watkins and Acting City Clerk Brandy Bradford 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Interpreter Services Mayor Byers introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available in Spanish. 4. Public Comment David Macias, resident,AFSCME Local 1122 President and City Wastewater Division employee; Tim Sears, City Equipment Rental Division employee; Brian Dean, City of Yakima Corrections Officer; and Nathan Wallace, Transit Division employee, spoke regarding longevity, pay and benefit disparities amongst AFSCME represented City employees, working conditions, competitive wages, the City's inability to retain City employees, staff burnout and risk, and the impact to community event services such as the shuttle service cancellation for the Luminaria event. Page 1 of 5 3 John Cooper, President and CEO of Yakima Valley Tourism, presented the Yakima Valley Tourism 2023 Annual Report highlights. Mark Petersen, non-resident, spoke on recently reported City personnel issues and asked Council to do a thorough review on City Manager candidates. Corie Ratliff, resident and downtown business owner, showed appreciation to the City Council for the recent study session on downtown parking and expressed her view of positive changes with this new Council. 5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations Black History Month proclamation Councilmember Herrera proclaimed the month of February 2024 as "Black History Month" and Reesha Cosby accepted the proclamation. ii. Draft Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day proclamation MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 6. Council Reports A. Upcoming Chamber State of the City event Councilmembers Brown, Glenn, and Byers confirmed their availability to attend the Yakima Chamber of Commerce State of the City event on March 14, 2024. B. Discussion on City Manager job description Councilmembers reviewed a draft job description for the City Manager position and shared feedback regarding alternative qualifications for real world experience. After discussion, Council provided additional direction and requested salary comparisons. C. Resolution extending the moratorium regarding parking violations within the downtown area of the City of Yakima City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed the Council on the proposed resolution extending the downtown parking enforcement moratorium. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Brown moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-024,A RESOLUTION extending the moratorium regarding parking violations within the downtown area of the City of Yakima. 7. Consent Agenda Mayor Byers 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. Page 2 of 5 4 (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see motion directly below.) MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. A. Approval of minutes from the January 16, 2024 City Council regular meeting, January 22, 2024 special meeting and January 23, 2024 study session B. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Leslie& Campbell Inc for the Yakima Convention & Event Center Roof Replacement Project 2755 C. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Central Washington Asphalt Inc for the Summitview Avenue Project 2566 D. Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing Professional Services Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. for the S. 2nd Avenue Waterline Project RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-025,A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing Professional Services Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. E. Resolution authorizing a contract agreement with Andrew Kottkamp for Hearing Examiner Pro Tem services RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-026,A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract agreement with Andrew Kottkamp for Hearing Examiner Pro Tem services. F. Resolution accepting an Agreement with KPG Psomas for Division &3rd Ave Signal Installation Project 2598 RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-027,A RESOLUTION authorizing agreement with KPG Psomas for the S 3rd Ave& Division St. Signalization Project 2598. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 8. 2023 Vacant Building Safety Project 4th Quarter Report Code Administration Manager Glenn Denman reported on the 2023 4th Quarter Vacant Building Safety Project implementation efforts. After discussion, MOTION: Glenn moved and Brown seconded to add to a future study session, review of the City Code enforcement rules and language clarifications. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 9. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Annie Murphey Consulting LLC to serve as the domestic violence high risk team coordinator Lieutenant Chad Janis briefed Council on the proposed resolution to hire a domestic violence high risk team coordinator. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. Page 3 of 5 5 MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-028,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Yakima and Annie Murphey Consulting LLC to serve as the Domestic Violence High Risk Team Coordinator. 10. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for funding a Law Enforcement Liaison Captain Shawn Boyle briefed Council on the proposed resolution accepting funds from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to assist in promoting the Target Zero program. The City Clerk read the resolution by title. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-029,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Yakima and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for funding a Law Enforcement Liaison. 11. Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 6.08.015 by adopting Revised Code of Washington 69.50.475, relating to penalties for sales of cannabis by cannabis retail outlets to persons under twenty-one years of age Senior Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Schaap briefed Council on the proposed ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote; Glenn voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-002,AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 6.08.015 by adopting Revised Code of Washington 69.50.475, relating to penalties for sales of cannabis by cannabis retail outlets to persons under twenty-one years of age. 11/1 12. Other Business MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to add to a future study session the topic of zero based budgeting and zero based budgeting policy. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Interim City Manager Zabell spoke in response to public comments made regarding recent specific City employees, and stated that information may not always be accurate; commended staff with a professional presentation following difficult comments made during public comment. Mr. Zabell assured Council the City will act on what is known as personnel matters progress. 13. Adjournment MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next Council study session on February 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Page 4 of 5 6 CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: i CITY CLERK MAYOR c) Page 5 of 5 7 ijr&T, MINUTES YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION February 13, 2024 City Hall --Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 5:00 p.m. Study Session -conducted in person and virtually via Zoom 1. Roll Call Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding;Assistant Mayor Matt Brown and Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera and Leo Roy (attending remotely via Zoom) Staff: Interim City Manager Dave Zabel!, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda I barra 2. Public comment (allow 15 minutes) Daylene Ackerman urged Council not to implement the Climate Action Plan developed by the Sustainable Yakima Committee. 3. Discussion regarding Council Boards, Committees, and Commissions City Attorney Sara Watkins outlined the roles and responsibilities of liaisons to boards, committees, and commissions and shared the councilmember liaison job description utilized by the City of Bainbridge Island for Council's information. The various boards, committees, and commissions were discussed at length, including background, requirement for participation, benefits, and potential downsides. It was Council consensus to designate Assistant Mayor Brown to serve as an ex-officio member on the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA formerly Hotel/Motel Commission), and Councilmember Berg to serve as an alternate on the Council Nominating Committee and as the liaison to the Yakima Valley Conference of Government (YVCOG) General Membership board. After further discussion, MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to direct staff to prepare an ordinance to expand the Yakima Planning Commission to eleven members and two non-voting Council representatives. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Deccio and Glenn expressed an interest to serve as the Council representatives to the Yakima Planning Commission when the changes are implemented. Page 1 of 3 8 MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to direct staff to create an ordinance to move the Historic Preservation Commission, the Bike and Pedestrian Committee, and the Yakima Tree Board as subcommittees in the ordinance for the Yakima Planning Commission. The motion carried by unanimous vote. MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to direct staff to remove the Community Integration Committee and the Sustainable Yakima Committee out of the City code. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Consideration of Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Standards Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun briefed Council on the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Standards. He provided background information regarding the inventory of the North and South Naches corridors adjacent to the Naches Avenue median which was achieved using grants from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). The inventory study noted there is not enough historic significance to warrant a new historic district but recommended Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ) standards to preserve existing historic structures. There are six primary purposes of the HOZ zone which include: retain/increase housing density; retain architectural integrity; encourage investment in existing buildings and multi- family infill; strengthen the historic role of Naches Avenue; prioritize rehabilitation of contributing buildings; and, prioritize rehabilitation or replacement of noncontributing buildings built during the period of significance. Implementation of these standards will require text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (YMC Title 15) and the Historic Preservation Ordinance (YMC Ch. 11.62). After Council discussion regarding housing density and parking concerns, MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to direct staff to begin the implementation process for the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone. The motion passed 6-1; Glenn voting no. 5. Council discussion on memberships Interim City Manager Dave Zabel! and City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on the current memberships that the City of Yakima partners with and described the benefits of the membership services the City receives. They include the Chamber of Commerce, Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG),Association of Washington Cities (AWC), National League of Cities (NLC), and the Yakima Homeless Network. After Council discussion, MOTION: Glenn moved and Brown seconded to eliminate participation in the National League of Cities. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 6. Adjournment MOTION: Glenn moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next Council regular meeting on February 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Page 2 of 3 9 CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITYCLERK MAYOR V Page 3 of 3