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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.A.
For Meeting of: August 5, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2024 City Council regular
meeting and July 23, 2024 study session
SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes 07-16-2024_DRAFT
Minutes 07-23-2024_DRAFT
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 16, 2024
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
5:30 PM City Council Regular Meeting —conducted in person and remotely via Zoom.
Executive Session
Executive Session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public
employment pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for 30
minutes to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Present for Executive Session: Mayor Patricia Byers, Assistant Mayor Matt Brown, and
Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera, and Leo Roy
Executive session was held at 5:03 p.m. and adjourned at 5:29 p.m.. The meeting was
called back to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. Roll Call
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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 Zabel!, 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 Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available
in Spanish.
Executive Session
MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for 30
minutes to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Executive session was held at 5:34 p.m. and adjourned at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was
called back to order at 6:00 p.m.
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4. Public Comment
Joe Daniels, City resident, read a religious passage.
Anne Knapp, City resident and newly appointed Planning Commission member,
commented about the appointment and reappointment process for the Yakima Planning
Commission.
Luis Lopez, City resident of District 1, thanked Councilmember Leo Roy for his time during
recent tour of District 1 and for discussing issues in the neighborhood.
5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Draft National Health Center Week proclamation
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the proclamation. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
B. Council Nominating Committee recommendations regarding appointments to the Yakima
Planning Commission
Councilmember Deccio reported on the July 8, 2024 Council Nominating Committee
meeting. The Nominating Committee recommended the appointment of Arthur Salido
and Kevin Rangel to the Yakima Planning Commission.
After discussion, Council agreed to accept Assistant Mayor Brown's request to be
excused from the vote.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to approve the Council Nominating
Committee recommendation to appoint Arthur Salido and Kevin Rangel to the
Yakima Planning Commission. The motion carried 4-2 vote; Deccio and Herrera voting
no, Brown abstaining.
6. Council Reports
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. Item F was removed from the
Consent Agenda. 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 July 1, 2024 and July 2, 2024 City Council special
meetings, July 2, 2024 City Council regular meeting and July 9, 2024 City Council study
session
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B. 2024 2nd Quarter Treasury Report
C. Approve payment of disbursements for the period June 1-30, 2024
D. Resolution modifying the City Treasurer's Petty Cash and Change Funds (amending
Resolution R-2023-153 adopted November 21, 2023)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-126, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. R-2023-
153, adopted November 21, 2023 and authorizing the existence of Change Funds, and
other Petty Cash Funds, within the various Funds of the City of Yakima.
E. Resolution declaring up to $8.6 million in ARPA Funds as Revenue Replacement (Loss
Revenue)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-127, A RESOLUTION designating up to $8.6 million of
ARPA funds as Revenue Replacement.
F. Item F was removed from the Consent Agenda.
G. Resolution authorizing acceptance of Department of Transportation State Funding
grant award for 88th Ave Sidewalk Improvement Project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-129, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a state
grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for 88th Avenue
Sidewalk Improvement Project.
H. Resolution authorizing acceptance of Department of Transportation State Funding
grant award for Naches River Bridge Repair Project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-130, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a state
grant with the Washington State Department of Transportation for Naches River
Bridge Repair Project.
I. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Govinvest to
provide a labor costing program for labor negotiations
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-131, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with
Govinvest, Inc. to provide a labor costing program for labor negotiations.
J. Resolution authorizing award of RFP 12403P and execute agreement with The Hertz
Corporation for rental car concessions
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-132, A RESOLUTION authorizing award of RFP 12403P
and City Manager to execute agreement with The Hertz Corporation for Rental Car
Concessions.
K. Resolution authorizing an amendment to an airport lease agreement with CAS
Properties for FedEx temporary parking use
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-133, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Amendment to
Airport Lease Agreement between the City of Yakima and CAS Properties.
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L. Resolution authorizing a settlement agreement to resolve and settle the lawsuit
brought by Jonathan Manka and Tamara Manka
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-134, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Yakima to
consent to a conditional settlement agreement entered into by Cities Insurance
Association of Washington ("CIAW') and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle
the lawsuit brought by Jonathan Manka and Tamara Manka.
M. Ordinance amending the 2024 Budget for the City of Yakima and making appropriations
from unappropriated fund balances within various funds for expenditure during 2024 for
various purposes (Second Reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-019, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2024 Budget for the City of
Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various
funds for expenditure during 2024 for various purposes.
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
F. Resolution authorizing acceptance of Department of Transportation State Funding grant
award for 34th Avenue & Fruitvale Boulevard Roundabouts Project 2447
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-128, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a grant with
the Washington State Department of Transportation for the 34th/Fruitvale/River Road
Roundabouts Project 2447.
8. Public Hearings
9. Department Items
A. Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation to
provide funding for improvements on the Downtown Transit Center
Assistant Transit Manager Greg Story briefed the Council on the proposed resolution to
accept grant funds for the needed improvements at the Downtown Transit Center and new
bus shelters. Interim City Manager Zabel! recognized Senator King for his involvement in
assisting with reallocating the funding for this project.
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-2024-135, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide funding for
improvements on Downtown Transit Center and new bus shelters.
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B. Resolution approving Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with
Comprehensive Healthcare for lease of City-owned property
City Attorney Sara Watkins summarized the proposed resolution regarding a lease
agreement with Comprehensive Healthcare for City-owned property. Comprehensive
Healthcare is working through a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone process to
operate a clinic on the the property.
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-2024-136, A RESOLUTION approving the Lease Agreement and
Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Yakima and Comprehensive Healthcare.
C. Resolution authorizing a master agreement with MWA Architects for Architectural, Design and
Engineering Professional Services for the Terminal Building Modernization Project Phase 1 B,
2 and 3 at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
Director of Yakima Air Terminal Robert Hodgman briefed the Council on the proposed
agreement with MWA Architects related to Terminal Building Modernization Project at the
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
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-2024-137, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Master Agreement
contract for Architectural, Design and Engineering Professional Services with MWA
Architects, Inc. for the Terminal Building Modernization Project Phase 1 B, 2 and 3 at the
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
D. Resolution approving and adopting the City of Yakima Strategic Priorities for 2024-2025
Interim City Manager Dave Zabell reported on the final plan of the City of Yakima Strategic
Priorities for 2024-2025. Staff recommends changing one goal from "Adopt sustainable
budgeting practices" to "Adopt reasonable budgeting practices". The plan communicates to
the public, staff and investors the priorities and direction of the Council. They include: 1) A
Safe and Healthy Yakima; 2) A Resilient Yakima; 3) A Thriving Yakima; and 4) An Engaged
Yakima.
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-2024-138, A RESOLUTION approving and adopting the City of
Yakima Strategic Priorities for 2024-2025.
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E. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code 9.50.290 - One-way Streets and Alleys for
Lewis Avenue
City Engineer Bill Preston briefed the Council on the proposed ordinance amending the
Yakima Municipal Code Section 9.50.290 to make Lewis Avenue a one-way southbound
street to increase the safety of vehicles and pedestrians.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried
by a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-020, AN ORDINANCE amending Yakima Municipal Code
9.50.290 - One-way Streets and Alleys.
10. City Manager Update
Interim City Manager Zabell shared a proposed draft letter to Pacific Power regarding their
Public Safety Power Shutoff program. The letter describes impacts of the "de-energizing
policy" and the City's interest in cooperating with Pacific Power to limit impact to the
community. It was Council consensus to send the letter to Pacific Power.
11. Other Business
Councilmember Herrera encouraged the community to vote for the Yakima Valley as Best
Wine Region in the U.S. award.
Executive Session
MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up to 5
minutes to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Byers announced
that the Council may take further action following the executive session.
Executive session was held at 6:50 p.m. and adjourned at 6:54 p.m. The meeting was called
back to order at 6:56 p.m.
MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to select Vicki Baker as the City Manager of
the City of Yakima and direct staff to bring back a resolution and employment contract
on July 23, 2024, with an effective start date of August 8, 2024. The motion carried by 7-0
roll call vote.
12. Adjournment
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
study session on July 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 23, 2024
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
5:00 PM City Council Study Session —conducted in person and remotely 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. Public Comment (allow 15 minutes)
..1 A.
Joseph Daniels, City resident, read a personal statement and a religious passage.
3. Study Session Items
A. Draft Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the proclamation. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
B. Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Yakima to execute an Employment
Agreement for City Manager with Victoria Baker
Director of Human Resources Connie Mendoza briefed the Council on the proposed
City Manager employment agreement with Victoria Baker; to be effective August 8,
2024. 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-2024-139, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor of the City of
Yakima to execute an Employment Agreement for City Manager with Victoria Baker.
C. Resolution amending the contract between the YWCA of Yakima and the City of
Yakima regarding ARPA funding for the construction of a domestic violence shelter
Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby briefed Council on the proposed resolution
extending the funding agreement with the YWCA of Yakima for an additional year to
allow use of ARPA funds to construct a domestic violence shelter.
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Cheri Kilty, Executive Director of the YWCA of Yakima, and Isabel Garcia, presented an
update on the status of the domestic violence shelter project and shared a rendering of
the proposed facility.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-140, A RESOLUTION amending the contract between the
YWCA of Yakima and the City of Yakima regarding ARPA funding for the construction
of a domestic violence shelter.
D. Rate Studies for Refuse, Wastewater and Stormwater
Public Works Director, Scott Schafer, introduced the topic of the rate studies.
Solid Waste Manager Trace Bradburn and Chris Bell with Bell &Associates presented
an overview of the Refuse rate study for 2025-2028. The findings showed that a
modest rate increase is necessary as a proactive measure to meet the demands of the
expenses in providing refuse services for the residents of the city. Staff also shared
proposed rates for the bulky waste collection and disposal program.
Wastewater/Stormwater Manager Mike Price and Tage Aaker with the FCS Group
provided an extensive presentation on the Wastewater and Stormwater rate studies for
2025-2028. The study included an analysis of all rates and charges related to
Wastewater and an update to the revenue needs assessment based on Stormwater
level of service options. In summary, the findings suggested increases in several utility
rates with phased-in approaches over the 2025-2028 period.
The proposed rates will be discussed further as part of the 2025-2026 biennial budget
process, at which time Council will provide direction or take action.
E. Final Annexation Study report
Planning Manager Trevor Martin provided a recap of the five areas covered in the final
Growth Plan and Annexation Study report. He also introduced a subarea as part of
Terrace Heights Area 1. The study was completed by the FCS Group which studied
potential annexation areas within the City's Urban Growth Area (UGA) and includes
information about existing conditions, development potential, and fiscal impact on the
City. The findings are intended to inform future annexation decisions by considering the
fiscal impacts of growth and development on the City of Yakima.
4. Executive Session
A. Executive Session to discuss litigation or legal risks of a proposed action or current
practice that the agency has identified when public discussion of the litigation or legal
risks is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii)
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MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for
30 minutes to discuss litigation or legal risks of a proposed action or current
practice that the agency has identified when public discussion of the litigation or
legal risks is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the
agency pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii). The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Present for Executive Session: Mayor Byers, Assistant Mayor Brown, and
Councilmembers Berg, Deccio, Glenn, Herrera, and Roy
Mayor Byers announced that Council would be extending executive session for 15
minutes.
Executive session was held at 6:45 p.m.; extended for 15 minutes; and adjourned at
7:30 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 7:31 p.m.
B. Unlawful Camping and General Nuisance Ordinances
This item was not discussed.
5. Adjournment .401 .
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on Monday August 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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