HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/2024 Business Meeting 321
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
May 7, 2024
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 Patricia Byers, presiding;Assistant Mayor Matt Brown and Councilmembers
Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera and Leo Roy
Staff: Interim City Manager Dave Zabell, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda
Ibarra
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Byers introduced Jorge Vllasenor who announced interpreter services are available in
Spanish.
4. Public Comment
Mireya Chavez and Consuelo Rodriguez, La Casa Hogar, introduced students who are in
attendance and currently studying to become U.S. citizens.
Dan Schapiro, City resident; Ralph Call, City resident; Colleen Anderson, City resident; spoke
against the City's petition process and urged that Council reinstate the affected Council
committees.
Tiffany Hein, downtown property owner, expressed frustration about the recently adopted
downtown parking plan and suggested additional changes. She would like the City to only
charge for street parking.
Natalie McClendon, City resident, expressed interest in the zero-based budgeting presentation
and commented about public participation in the budget process. She stated the Community
Integration Committee could have assisted with those efforts.
Tony Courcy, Yakima resident, spoke on several matters including a storm drain near his
property.
Parmjit Singh, City resident and N. 1st. Street business owner, expressed concerns about the
current effect of construction on businesses, including inability to receive necessary stock for
his store.
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Megan Tweedy(via Zoom), spoke regarding the opioid settlement funds and encouraged
Council to focus on Option 3 included in the distribution policy which allows for pooling of
funds.
5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
Salvation Army Week Proclamation
Councilmember Berg proclaimed May 13-19, 2024 as"National Salvation Army Week"and
Lisa Sargent accepted the proclamation.
ii. Draft Missing and Unidentified Persons Awareness Month Proclamation
MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to approve the proclamation. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
6. Council Reports
None.
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.
(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 as
read. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
A. Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2024 City Council regular meeting and April
23, 2024 study session
B. Financial Policy- Investment Policy(Revised)
C. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with American Rock Products for
the Nob Hill Boulevard Resurfacing and Pacific Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
Projects 2619 and 2612
D. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Insituform Technology LLC for
Wastewater CIPP Rehabilitation Project 2560
E. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Iron Horse LLC for 2023 CIPP
DID Rehabilitation Project 2651
F. Resolution setting June 13, 2024, as the date for an open record public
hearing before the Hearing Examiner to vacate a portion of N. 92nd Ave. north of
Summitview Ave
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-075,A RESOLUTION fixing time for a public hearing before the
Hearing Examiner on June 13, 2024, on a petition (Petition No. 24-01)to vacate a portion of
N. 92nd Ave. north of Summitview Ave.
G. Resolution setting June 13, 2024, as the date for an open record public
hearing before the Hearing Examiner to vacate an alley and a portion of N. Front
St. between Bartlett PI. and N. 1st St
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-076,A RESOLUTION fixing time for a public hearing before the
Hearing Examiner on June 13, 2024, on a petition (Petition No. 23-07)to vacate an alley and
a portion of N. Front St. between Bartlett PI. and N. 1st St.
H. Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with RH2 Engineering for
professional engineering services of the 1-82 Sewer Main Extension Project 2760
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-077,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services
Agreement with RH2 Engineering (RH2)to prepare civil engineering plans and specifications
for the 1-82 Sewer Main Extension Project 2760.
I. Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with HLA Engineering and
Land Surveying, Inc. for construction engineering services associated with the
South 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project AC2792
RESOLUTION NO. R 2024-078,A RESOLUTION authorizing Supplemental Agreement No.
1 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. for Construction Engineering services
associated with the South 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project AC2792.
J. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Washington Department of
Natural Resources (DNR)for fire protection services
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-079,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Interlocal agreement
between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)and the Yakima Fire Department.
K. Resolution ratifying and approving the City Manager's execution of a grant
agreement with the Washington State Office of Public Defense accepting the terms
and conditions for a reimbursable grant for 2024
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-080,A RESOLUTION ratifying and approving the City
Manager's execution of a grant agreement with the Washington State Office of Public
Defense accepting the terms and conditions for a reimbursable grant for 2024.
L. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Memorandum of
Understanding with the Seattle Police Department to receive reimbursement
funding for the continued use of forensic cell phone tools
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-081,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yakima and the Seattle Police
Department to receive reimbursement funding for the continued use of forensic cell phone
tools.
M. Resolution authorizing a grant application for the Yakima Air Terminal Building
Modernization project to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)for Capital
Improvement Projects at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-082,A RESOLUTION authorizing a grant application for the
Yakima Air Terminal Building Modernization project to the Federal Aviation Administration
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(FAA)for Capital Improvement Projects at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
N. Resolution authorizing a grant application to the Washington State Department of
Commerce Industrial Site Readiness Grant for land development improvements at
the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-083,A RESOLUTION authorizing a grant application to the
Washington State Department of Commerce Industrial Site Readiness Grant for land
development improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
O. Resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Department of Commerce
under the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program(CHIP)for the"Yakima
Housing Authority" project for system development charges and utility infrastructure
improvements
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-084,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the
Washington State Department of Commerce through the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure
Program(CHIP)to be administered by the City of Yakima's Community Development
Department.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. Resolution authorizing the Janssen Washington State-Wide Opioid Settlement
City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on the proposed resolution which authorizes the
City to take advantage of settlement funds and agreeing to the Allocation Agreement.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-085,A RESOLUTION approving the Janssen Washington
State-Wide Opioid Settlement Agreement.
9. Resolution adopting the City of Yakima Opioid Settlement Funds Policy on Distribution of
Funds
City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on the proposed resolution adopting the Opioid
Settlement Funds Policy on how funds will be distributed by the City.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-086,A RESOLUTION adopting the City of Yakima Opioid
Settlement Funds Policy on Distribution of Funds.
10. Resolution providing for indemnification against personal liability for volunteers participating in
the Yakima Police Department volunteer program(s)
Senior Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Schaap briefed Council on the proposed resolution to
provide indemnification against personal liability for City personnel and police volunteers.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
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MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-087,A RESOLUTION providing for indemnification against
personal liability for volunteers participating in the Yakima Police Department volunteer
program(s).
11. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission to reimburse wages for officers recognized as drug
recognition experts
Yakima Police Lieutenant Tory Adams briefed Council on the proposed resolution authorizing a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to reimburse
wages for drug recognition expert officers.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried
by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-088,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Yakima and the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission to reimburse wages for officers recognized as Drug Recognition
Experts.
12. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yakima Police
Department, the Yakima School District and the Educational Services District 105 for purpose
of implementing a "Handle with Care"program
Yakima Police Lieutenant Chad Janis briefed Council on the proposed resolution authorizing a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Yakima School District and Educational Services
District 105 for the Handle with Care program to increase the effectiveness of service delivery
to students and victims.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-089,A RESOLUTION approving a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Yakima Police Department, the Yakima School District and
the Educational Services District 105 for the purpose of implementing a "Handle with Care"
program.
13. Resolution amending the operating agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee, Inc
Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby briefed Council on the proposed resolution extending
the operating agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee Inc. an additional eight years to
accommodate requirements for a grant the Capitol Theatre is seeking.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried
by a 7-0 roll call vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-090,A RESOLUTION amending the Capitol Theatre Operating
Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Capitol Theatre Committee, Inc.
14. Resolution authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1122 representing the Transit
Employee Bargaining unit for January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027
Director of Human Resources Connie Mendoza briefed Council on the proposed resolution
authorizing the AFSCME Transit Local 1122 collective bargaining agreement representing
Transit employees.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024 091,A RESOLUTION authorizing a collective bargaining
agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME) Local 1122 representing the Transit Employee Bargaining unit for January 1, 2024
- December 31, 2027.
15. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Title 7.50.040 concerning utility services fees
Utility Customer Services Manager Anabel Chavez briefed Council on the proposed ordinance
amending the Yakima Municipal Code to clarify language regarding inflation rate increases for
utility service fees.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 014,AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code Section 7.50.040 relating to utility service fees.
16. Resolution authorizing a contract with Justice Housing Yakima for system development
charges and utility infrastructure improvements through CHIP grant
Interim Community Development Director Bill Preston briefed Council on the proposed
resolution authorizing an agreement with Justice Housing Yakima to provide reimbursement
funds for utility improvements and system development charges through the Department of
Commerce CHIP program.
Councilmember Roy acknowledged the neighborhood opposition to the proposed development
project.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 4-3 roll call vote; with Berg, Brown and Roy voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-092,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Justice
Housing Yakima through the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program(CHIP)to be
administered by the City of Yakima's Community Development Department.
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17. Other Business
Councilmember Deccio read a statement opposing recent changes to Council committees and
its effect on community trust.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to place an agenda item on the May
21, 2024 meeting repealing the three ordinances on City advisory committees and
reinstating the affected committees. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote; Berg, Brown, Byers,
and Roy voting no.
Councilmember Herrera reminded the public about aquatic center ground breaking ceremony
taking place on Wednesday May 8th at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
18. Adjournment
MOTION: Brown moved and Roy seconded to adjourn to the next City Council study
session on May 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion
carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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