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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.A.
For Meeting of: September 3, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2024 City Council regular
meeting and August 27, 2024 study session
SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes 08-20-2024_DRAFT
Minutes 08-27-2024_DRAFT
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 20, 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 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)
MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to adjourn to Executive Session
until 5:30 p.m. to have a discussion pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii). The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i)(iii) allows the Council 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.
Present for Executive Session: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding; Assistant Mayor Matt
Brown (attending remotely via phone) and Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio,
Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera and Leo Roy
Executive session was held at 5:04 p.m. and adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was
called back to order at 5:32 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding; Assistant Mayor Matt Brown (attending remotely
via Zoom) and Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera
and Leo Roy
Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda
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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.
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4. Public Comment
Dr. Gillian Zuckerman, City resident, spoke against the proposed Stay Out of Drug Areas.
Joe Daniels, non-City resident, spoke about ancestral matters.
Mr. James, City resident, wanted to relinquish his public comment time to Mr. Tim. Tim
Smith, City resident, spoke about issues related to the housing project at Folsom and
Lewis Avenues.
The following individuals expressed concerns about the proposed East Yakima Business
Area annexation and asked Council to reconsider the proposal:
Eddie D. (County resident), Mark Doyle (County resident and Sun County Estates
representative), Kyle Curtis (County Commissioner), Sandy Braden (County and Sun
Country Estates resident), Joyce Anstett (County resident and President of Sun Country
Estates homeowners' association), Richard Ensey (County resident), Mark Young (County
resident), Kathy McNulty (County resident), Brian Thierolf (County resident), Michael Kindle
(County resident).
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Tommy Carol!, Yakima County Planning Official, requested clarifying information from the
City regarding infrastructure projects and service impacts to Yakima County residents
related to the annexation proposal.
Jonathan Smith, Executive Director of Yakima County Development Association,
expressed concerns about economic development projects in process and impact of
annexation on the funding of those projects.
Ray Lamoreaux, East Valley Fire Department, spoke about the Terrace Heights
annexation specific to Fire response times.
5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
Councilmember Berg read the proclamation and proclaimed August 30, 2024, as
"Overdose Awareness Day." Renee Kollman, Director of External Affairs with
Triumph Treatment Services, thanked Council and accepted the proclamation.
B. Draft Constitution Week proclamation
MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to approve the proclamation. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
C. Draft Trolley Week proclamation
MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to approve the proclamation. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
6. Council Reports
None.
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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: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
A. Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2024 City Council regular meeting
B. July 2024 Investment Transaction Report
C. Approve payment of disbursements for the period July 1-31, 2024
D. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with MBI Construction Services Inc for
the Public Works Building 5 HVAC Replacement Project 2785
E. Set date of September 17, 2024 for an open record public to consider the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation regarding a right-of-way petition for O. Jean Owens
Revocable Living Trust to vacate an alley and a portion of N. Front St. between
Bartlett PI. and N. 1st St.
F. Resolution authorizing Professional Services Contract for property and casualty
insurance broker and risk management services with Marsh & McLennan
Agency, LLC
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-149, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional
Services Contract for property and casualty insurance broker and risk management
services with Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC.
G. Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement 3 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Haley &Aldrich Inc for Tiger Oil Project EV2999
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-150, A RESOLUTION authorizing Supplemental
Agreement 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Haley &Aldrich Inc to
perform the design and remediation for the former Tiger Oil site at 2312 W Nob Hill
Boulevard.
H. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Sunnyside Fire Department for a
Joint Training Academy and Emergency Response
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-151, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Interlocal
Agreement with Sunnyside Fire Department for a Joint Training Academy and
Emergency Response.
I. Resolution approving the SIED Contract No. YC-YAT-24 between the City of Yakima
and Yakima County for the Yakima Airport Terminal Modernization Project
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-158, A RESOLUTION approving the SIED Contract No.
YC-YAT-24 between the City of Yakima and Yakima County for the Yakima Airport
Terminal Modernization Project.
J. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Washington State Reference Network
through the Seattle Public Utilities for hosting a continuously operating reference
station.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-152, RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with
Washington State Reference Network ("WSRN") by and the through Seattle Public
Utilities ("SPU").
K. Ordinance repealing the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 3.120 relating to
The Yakima Consortium for Regional Public Safety (YAKCORPS) Agency Fund
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-022, AN ORDINANCE repealing the City of Yakima
Municipal Code Chapter 3.120 relating to The Yakima Consortium for Regional
Public Safety (YAKCORPS) Agency Fund.
8. Public Hearings .40111t.
A. Public Meeting to consider the Notice of Intent to commence the East Yakima Business
Area Annexation in the vicinity of Terrace Heights Dr., University Parkway, and Highway
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Planning Manager Trevor Martin presented information about the annexation proceedings
and future timeline. He stated that the Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation is not
being considered at this meeting; therefore, no action is being requested by Council.
Martin shared four possible annexation map boundaries and impacts to Council districts,
primarily districts 1 and 2; discussed indebtedness; and described the potential zoning
and future land use designations. Additional detailed data related to utilities and taxes will
be presented at a follow-up Council meeting in late September, at which time Council will
consider whether they wish to accept the Notice of Intent and begin the annexation
review procedures.
Mayor Byers encouraged the community to continue participating in the process and
assured that City staff will do its due diligence in responding to questions and concerns.
9. Department Items
A. Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency, declaring an emergency existed,
and authorizing repairs to Kissel Well by Schneider Water Services
Water/Irrigation Manager Mike Shane described the recent removal and replacement of
the Kissel Well pump. 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 2024-153, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an
emergency, declaring an emergency existed, and authorizing repairs to Kissel Well by
Schneider Water Services.
B. Resolution authorizing an agreement with City of Yakima Public Works for$612,401 of
CDBG funding for construction of the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
Community and Economic Development Director Bill Preston briefed Council on the
proposed resolution and agreement. 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-2024-154, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement between
the City of Yakima and City of Yakima Public Works in the amount of Six Hundred
Twelve Thousand Four Hundred One Dollars ($612,401) in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the construction of the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther
King, Jr. Park.
C. Resolution authorizing an agreement with City of Yakima Public Works for$150,000 of
CDBG funding for sidewalk and street lighting improvements in low-to-moderate income
areas
Community and Economic Development Director Bill Preston briefed Council on the
proposed resolution and agreement. 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-2024-155, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement between
the City of Yakima and City of Yakima Public Works in the amount of One Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($150,000) in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to
address infrastructure needs related to the safety of the sidewalk and/or street lighting
conditions in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.
D. Resolution accepting and authorizing TSRP (Traffic Safety Resource Program) funding
to add a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor position to the Legal Department
Senior Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Martinez presented this item to Council. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-156, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
pursue TSRP (Traffic Safety Resource Program) funding to add a Traffic Safety
Resource Prosecutor position to the Legal Department.
E. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 1.18 to update functions
performed by administrative departments
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City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on this item. The City Clerk read the
ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-023, AN ORDINANCE amending Yakima Municipal Code
Chapter 1.18 to update the functions performed by administrative departments.
F. Ordinance amending Title 6 of the Yakima Municipal Code relating to public safety and
morality by adding a new Chapter 6.13, relating to SODA (Stay Out of Drug Areas)
Orders
Senior Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Martinez and Yakima Police Department Sgt.
Wisner provided information about formalizing SODA orders. The City Clerk read the
ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Roy seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion was
carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-024, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety; amending Title 6
of the Yakima Municipal Code relating public safety and morality by adding a new
chapter, 6.13, relating to SODA (Stay Out of Drug Areas) Orders.
G. Resolution designating prohibited areas in SODA (Stay Out of Drug Areas) Orders
issued under Chapter 6.13.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Martinez briefed Council on the proposed
resolution to designate SODA areas. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
was carried by a 7-0 roll vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-157, A RESOLUTION designating prohibited areas in SODA
(Stay Out of Drug Areas) Orders issued under Chapter 6.13.
H. Discussion related to nuisance activities.
City Attorney Sara Watkins provided opening remarks for Council discussion relating to
nuisance activities. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Glenn moved and Berg seconded to direct staff to continue seeking
resolutions to the homelessness problem and bring ideas back to future meeting
within one month. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
10. City Manager Update
City Manager Baker commended staff for assisting with management transition efforts.
She also informed Council about a recent meeting with Pacific Power regarding their de-
energization practices in Yakima County.
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Baker and Councilmembers expressed gratitude to Rosylen Oglesby and wished her
success in her next position.
11. Other Business
MOTION: Herrera moved and Deccio seconded to direct staff to plan for a future
study session, a round table discussion with community service providers relating
to opioid epidemic. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Glenn thanked Mike Johnson of the Union Gospel Mission for his tenure.
Councilmember Brown requested an update to a previous request on alternative options
for maintaining the DYBID district.
12. Adjournment
MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
study session on August 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 27, 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: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda Ibarra
2. Public Comment (allow 15 minutes)
Joe Mann, downtown business owner, spoke in support of local landmarks including the
Capitol Theatre, the Fruit Row historic designation and the trolleys. He also welcomed new
City Manager Vicki Baker.
Gregory Johnsen, New York City resident; Barbara Walker, Yakima resident; and, Paul
Edmondson, City resident, spoke in favor of the local trolley.
Joe Daniels, City resident, spoke regarding race relations and the local judicial system.
Mayor Byers expressed sympathy to Mary Anderson and appreciation for Ron Anderson,
former Yakima County Commissioner, who recently passed.
3. Study Session Items
A. Trolley week proclamation
Mayor Byers proclaimed the week of August 25 through August 31 as "Yakima Valley
Trolley Week" and Ken Johnsen accepted the proclamation.
B. Draft Recognition of Fruit Row National Historic District and Yakima Harvest Month
Proclamation
Planning Manager Trevor Martin presented this item to City Council and described the
historic significance of the warehouse district, including being one of the largest west of
the Mississippi River.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the proclamation. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
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C. Council Nominating Committee recommendations regarding appointments to boards,
commissions, and committees
Assistant Mayor Brown reported on the August 8, 2024 Council Nominating Committee
meeting. The Nominating Committee recommended the following appointments:
. Lisa Graham - Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center Advisory Board
. David Brown - Public Facilities District Board
.Annaka Yockey- Parks and Recreation Commission youth position
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the Council Nominating
Committee recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
D. Residential parking
In light of recently enacted parking rules, several residents of downtown Yakima identified
concerns related to parking issues. Lieutenant Chad Stephens, Yakima Police
Department, presented an overview of the current City parking ordinances and permit
regulations. Residential street parking permits are assigned in designated areas and do
not guarantee a parking spot, they only exempt permit holders from the timed parking
restriction. Lt. Stephens proposed angled street parking on S. 4th Street in front of
Chestnut Manor, on Chestnut Avenue on the south side of Chestnut Manor, on the east
side of S. 4th Street adjacent to the Transit Center, and on the east side of S. 3rd Street
from Yakima Avenue to the alley.
Additionally, Legal staff will review other sections of the code and potential future
amendments related to visitor placards for downtown businesses and other administrative
changes.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on September 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
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COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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