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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/2016 05A Draft Council Meeting Minutes ApprovalBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT Item No. 5.A. For Meeting of: May 17, 2016 ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the March 15 and April 5, 2016, City Council Business meetings; and March 8, 18, 29 and April 25, 2016, Special Council meetings and April 12, 2016, Study Session SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date D 3-8-16 5;2/2016 D 3-15-16 5/22016 D 3-18-16 5/22016 D 3-29-16 5/22016 • 4-5-16 5/22016 • 412-16 5/3/2016 D 4-25-16 5/2/2016 Interim City Manager Type Cover Memo Cover Memo Cover Memo Cover Memo Cover Memo Cover Merno Cover Memo YAKIMACITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING March 8, 2016 Convention Center 6 p.m. -- MINUTES 1. Roll Call Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover, and Carmen Mendez Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Yakima Central Plaza Mayor Gutierrez thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation and briefed Council on the Plaza's role and how it was identified as a sour- - - ono - - - - • • ment. Kathryn Gustafson owerP ton the Downtown Retail Plan, Downt n Mast PI • Mown .tu• an• akima ntral Plaza Final Design. Mayor Gutierrez st, -d it i r u ersta g h $8. cilli in private do tions being raised, $1.1 million already spe , - -ayes - balanc- 4.4 milli • t - City is respo ible for. Mr. Hawkins confirmed that is correct. Mayor Gutierrez commented on the strengths of our community coming together with a vision of opportunities for our valley. Council Member Coffey asked about the $750,000 budget shortfall. Interim City Manager Cutter stated he will be presenting Council with a revised budget that will not have a shortfall. Assistant Mayor Cousens thanked everyone for coming and mentioned the parking issues everyone brings up. MOTION: Cousens moved and Lover seconded to block off the parking lot for two weeks, from Sunday, March 13, 2016 to Saturday, March 26 to test whether there is a parking problem. The motion failed 4-3, with Adkison, Coffey, A. Gutierrez and Mendez voting no. Finance and Budget Director Epperson discussed the debt service if the City borrowed $4.4 million, with interest in the low $300,000's and could be higher depending on interest rates. Council Member D. Gutierrez asked if there are ways to slim down the plaza budget. Economic Development Director Hawkins noted there could be depending on the bidding process and materials used. Mr. Hawkins responded to questions from audience members with the following answers: he is proposing a contract with Block by Block to maintain the plaza with assistance from Parks and Recreation for a total annual budget, including equipment, of $65,000; revenue from events should cover the daily cost of maintenance; the design includes two bathrooms. Mayor Gutierrez stated there is a lot of information to consider. Council Member Coffey appreciated Page 1 of 2 the comments and noted it is time for consideration and deliberation in the near future. 3. Audience participation The following individuals spoke in support of the Central Plaza: Dennis Dean, City resident; Grant Dahl, City resident; Kathleen Goyette, City resident; Carter Fjeld, City resident; Nick Hughes, City resident; Jessica Hawkins, non-resident; Laura Schlect, City resident; Bridget Russel, City resident; Tony Sandoval, City resident; John Baule, City resident; Mary Lopez, non-resident; Yami Lancaster, City resident; Ana Guzman, City resident; Carole Folsom -Hill, City resident; Shirley Strader, City resident; David Rogers, City resident; Patrick Smith, non-resident; Robert Gerst, non-resident; Robert Strader, City resident; Phil Hoge, City resident; Aileen Kane, City resident; Casey Corr, non-resident; Karl Vanevnhoven, City resident; Paul Nagle -McNaughton, City resident; Jose Ramos, City resident; Andy Jones, City resident; Mike McKinney, City resident; Jay Carskadden, City resident; Steve Weise, City resident; Kara Lolley, City resident; Syvlia Whitmer, City resident; Cragg Gilbert, non- resident; Monte Christophe, non-resident; and Terry Mullin, City resident. The following individuals spoke against the Central Plaza: Sandy Belzer, City resident; Tim Hill, City resident; Jerry Maggard, City resident; Mark Peterson, non-resident; Lynn Buchanan, City resident; Verna Panian, non-resident; Paul Tabayoyon, City resident; Rob Leaming, non-resident; Rogelio Montes, City resident; Kathi Mercy, non-resident; Ken Jones, City resident; Pres Tuesley, City resident; Tom Bracewell, City resident; Audel Ramirez, non-resident; John Crawford, non-resident; Scott Willson, City resident; and Kristen Fork, City resident. The following individuals spoke neutrally about the plaza: Ron King, City resident; Michael McSharry, non-resident; Tony Sloan, City resident; Brandy Schwartz, City resident; Mike Snyder, non-resident; and Lorena Herna - . - esi 4. Adjournment Motion: Adkison ved a C ey s - n • o a • u to the next uncil Business Meeting on Mar • 6, a • p.m. i Counc mbers at Ci Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 2 of 2 YAKIMACITY COUNCIL March 15, 2016 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings -- MINUTES BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, and Carmen Mendez Staff: I nterim City Manager Cutter, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Member Bill Lover (excused) 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Guti he ' Ilegia 3. Open Dis 4. Council R None. 5. Consent Agenda FT Mayor Gutierrez referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. Item 9 (now 51) was added to 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: Coffey moved and Mendez seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Lover absent. A. Approval of the minutes from the February 2, 16 and March 1, 2016, City Council Business meetings; February 8, 2016, City Council Retreat; and February 17 and 23, 2016, City Council Study Sessions B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period February 1 - 29, 2016 C. Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief, who serves as the City's Emergency Manager, to enter into a grant agreement with Washington State Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide funds to enhance the City of Yakima Emergency Management Program Page 1 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-035, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Fire Chief, who serves as the City's Emergency Manager, to enter into a grant agreement with Washington State Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide funds to enhance the City of Yakima Emergency Management Program. D. Resolution authorizing the amendment to an existing grant agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation to fund fixed -route buses RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-036, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to modify an existing grant agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation to fund fixed -route buses. E. Resolution authorizing a Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant agreement with the Department of Ecology for $50,000 RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-037, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant agreement with the Department of Ecology for $50,000. F. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Huibregtse Louman Associates, Inc. (HLA), in an amount not to exceed $67,000, to prepare design engineering plans for the Randall Park Improvements RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-038, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professi • • . - rvices e • - - •m ent with 'bretgs • - (HLA), not to exceed $6 a -a ark Improvements. G. solutio : u • urth en lock • Block agreement for Am, sa• es the Downto Yakima Business strict (► ) RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-039, A RESOLUTION amending the Block by Block contract, adopted in July of 2012, regarding pricing of services to the City of Yakima. H. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-002, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective April 17, 2016; and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Resolution authorizing open cruising events to be held on June 11, June 18, July 9, August 13, September 10 and September 17 sponsored by Apple Valley Kiwanis Club (June 18), Yakima Volkswagen Club (September 17) and the Downtown Association of Yakima (remaining dates) RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-040, ARESOLUTION authorizing open cruising events to be held on June 11, June 18, July 9, August 13, September 10 and September 17 sponsored by Apple Valley Kiwanis Club (June 18), Yakima Volkswagen Club (September 17) and the Downtown Association of Yakima (remaining dates). 6. Audience Participation Rob Leaming, non-resident, made a suggestion to reduce the cost of the plaza by using Page 2 of 5 decorative bricks in place of the current material suggested, which could be paid for by legalizing cannabis sales in the City. Sandy Belzer, City resident, spoke in opposition of the plaza, and brought up concerns about a tally taken that misrepresented the citizens in opposition of the plaza. She also discussed the concerns with parking. Paul Tabayoyon, City resident, asked how the Stormwater Capacity Grant would be used. Interim City Manager Cutter answered the question. Mr. Tabayoyon suggested forming a committee to analyze the abandoned DID system. He shared his current situation at his rental house regarding stormwater coming up through the drains following a rainstorm. He is asking the City to be preemptive for other community members on this issue. Kris Fork, City resident, spoke against the plaza and in support of Block by Block. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. Final public input hearing on the 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Archie Matthews, ONDS Manager, briefed Council on the report and stated no action is necessary. Mayor Guti - - nedhearin nd, witLc and to speak, closed the Council M: bers dankiso atthews for hard work. CIT* MANAW ' EPO 8. Status of Complete Streets Ordinance and Sidewalk Grants Community Development Director Davenport reported on the status of complete streets and sidewalk grants. She noted the State established a grant program for complete streets, which is largely unfunded. The Safe Routes to School and Pedestrian Safety Grant Program has been in place for many years and the City has built many projects from this program. Ms. Davenport suggested the City Council may want to consider reestablishing the bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee. She noted Yakima Bikes and Walks, a community committee, is willing to take responsibility to keep this moving forward. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to reinstate the bicycle and pedestrian committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Lover absent. Council Member D. Gutierrez stated she would be happy to be the Council liaison on this Committee. Phil Hoge, City resident, reported the bicycle and pedestrian committee tried to be active; however, it became very difficult without staff support. He agreed the committee should take a more active role rather than relying on City staff. Page 3 of 5 ORDINANCES 9. Ordinance Amending the 2016 Budget for 2015 Year -End Encumbrances (First Reading) Cindy Epperson, Director of Finance and Budget, briefed Council on the ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE amending the 2016 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations for 2015 Year -End Encumbrances from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2016. Ms. Epperson noted this is a first reading only, and the ordinance will be brought back for a second reading and action at the next Council Business meeting. 10. Other Business Council Member Mendez directed Council's attention to an information item regarding the pit bull ban and stated she will be bringing this to Council for action at a later date. Interim City Manager Cutter mentioned the Association of Washington Cities is recruiting for a vacancy for their Board of Directors. Recruitment applications are open and due March 25, 2016, by 5 p.m. MOTION: • 'errez .. • - • and Cou - ns se of Yakima'spe- the ! • ates rt of •peas or ►nth Circuit be set fora vote theA it ► • ity • � 'I ag carried by a 5-1 vote, Coff Council M- . - i kiso oted s 1 not be r- .t the April 5, 16, meeting. Council Member Coffey asked if this would repeal the amicus brief at the Supreme Court. Interim City Manager Cutter replied that it would not. MOTION: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for clarification on the ACLU/pending litigation issue for up to 30 minutes. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, A. Gutierrez voting no, Lover absent. The meeting adjourned for Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Council Member Coffey stated she appreciates the time to clarify this matter and she is now in agreement with the motion. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded the issue of proceeding with the Downtown Plaza be presented and set for a vote on the May 3, 2016, Council agenda. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, Cousens voting no, Lover absent. Mayor A. Gutierrez reported the City's Sister City has invited her to travel with a delegation to Morelia, Mexico on April 15, 2016, and asked permission of the City Council to approve payment of the airfare in the amount of $760. MOTION: Coffey moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to approve the trip to Morelia for Mayor Gutierrez. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Lover absent. Page 4 of 5 11. Adjournment MOTION: Coffey moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on April 5, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Lover absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR DRAFT Page 5 of 5 YAKIMACITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING March 18, 2016 City Hall -- Council Chambers 9:00 a.m. -- MINUTES 1. Roll Call Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover, and Carmen Mendez Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter and Acting City Clerk Stephens 2. Discuss Sister City delegation to Morelia in April 2016 Mayor Gutierrez announced the Morelia Sister City is asking if additional Council members would like to travel to Morelia, Mexico, as they have had some cancellations. She noted Council Members D. Gutierrez and Men- - - - tere - - - nding. MOTION: A. Guti Gutierrez and M rize t►Ivel and pay for D. ayor. Council discussed - . •s and .ns of a - . ng both - meter City, as I as legislative meetings in Washington D.C. Council Member Adkison opposed sending any additional Council members to Morelia. MOTION: Coffey moved and Cousens seconded to amend the motion to increase the cost for travel up to $1,000 per person for the Morelia trip. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Adkison voting no. Council Member Coffey stated she would not support the additional cost for City staff to travel to Morelia. MOTION: Coffey moved and A. Gutierrez seconded at 9:20 a.m. to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss issues associated with a public employee for up to 30 minutes. The motion carried by Council consensus. Mayor A. Gutierrez announced at 9:45 a.m. the Council will meet for an additional 15 minutes in Executive Session. Executive session was held and adjourned at 10 a.m. Council reconvened with Mayor Gutierrez noting Council Member D. Gutierrez had to leave the meeting early. Audience participation: Luz Gutierrez, City resident, shared history about Morelia and believes it is important to establish relationships and would like to meet with those going on the trip. MOTION: Coffey moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to have an Executive Session meeting at 5 p.m. on March 29, 2016, in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote, D. Gutierrez absent. Page 1 of 2 3. Adjournment MOTION: Cousens moved to adjourn to the Executive Session on March 29, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and a 6 p.m. Joint Special Meeting with the Yakima School District. The motion carried by unanimous vote, D. Gutierrez absent. The meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR DRAFT Page 2 of 2 YAKIMACITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING March 29, 2016 5:00 p.m. Executive Session 6:00 p.m. Special Joint Meeting with Yakima School District Board -- MINUTES 1. Roll Call Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens (arrived 5:10 p.m.), Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover, and Carmen Mendez were present. MOTION: Adkison moved and Lover seconded to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and issues associated with a public employee for up to 45 minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 2. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and issues associated with a public employee Executive Session MOTION: Lover Meeting with the motion carried by u journ to a 04 N. enue, Yaki 3. Discuss homeless issues in schools and the community .m. Special Joint , Washington. The Yakima School District (YSD) Board of Directors President Rice called the Special Joint Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the YSD Board Room, 104 N. 4th Avenue, Yakima, Washington. Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover, and Carmen Mendez were present. Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee were present. School Board Members Martha Rice, John Vornbrock, Don Davis Jr., Graciela Villanueva, and Raymond Navarro Jr., were present. President Rice presented regarding the YSD homeless student population, including the definition of the federal McKinney-Vento Act and definition of a homeless student, for U.S. education purposes. The question of "How can the YSD and the City of Yakima work together to address some of the issues of homeless students and families?" was posed for the council and board to consider. Pastor Dave Hansen spoke to the boys and girls residential homes that he is involved with that assist homeless youth who have experienced major trauma, including sex trafficking. He noted there is a 4 - child capacity in each home, with costs approximating $7,000 per child, per month. Questions about the local YSD intake forms, how YSD assists homeless students, BECCA law/truancy, demographics, Page 1 of 2 homeless populations by school, City -School District relationships state-wide/nation-wide, the Homeless Network, Triumph Treatment, Neighborhood Health, and faith community support were discussed. Public Comment: Larry Mattson, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (COG), spoke to their homeless program, which will be fully transferred to their agency from Yakima County by year-end. Tim Sullivan, Homeless Programs Manager with COG, spoke regarding the "point in time count" they use for their annual census of the homeless population. They count primarily unsheltered and living in shelters, whereas YSD counts homelessness differently, as their counts are ongoing. Andy Ferguson, Transform Yakima Together, stated they are in the process of creating a school adoption handbook to distribute to all churches in the valley and discussed the success they have had with this program. Rhonda Hauff, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, reported they work with the Yakima Housing Authority, Triumph Treatment Services, and the YWCA to have unification to assist homeless families in finding housing. They have also been in collaboration with Rod's house, OIC, ESD105 and DSHS to target young people aging out of foster care. Bunker Frank, former YSD Board Member and former State Board of Education Member, spoke about having schools be a safe and nurturing place for children. She believes the summer break for schools is a huge den to hom snes Council Member rez work on a joint agenda and create ore un' at o •ote •rly Ilaborative m ting. 4. Adjournment MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Lover seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on April 5, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 2 of 2 YAKIMACITY COUNCIL April 5, 2016 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting --MINUTES BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council Members Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover, and Carmen Mendez Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Member Maureen Adkison (excused) 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Guti he ' Ilegia 3. Open Dis Mayor Guti A. roc amations es available. National Tele Communicators Week Mayor Gutierrez proclaimed April 10-16, 2016, as National Tele Communicators week and Stacey Garcia, Public Safety Communications Supervisor, accepted it and thanked Council for their support. ii. School foundation proclamation Mayor Gutierrez proclaimed April 5, 2016, as Yakima Schools Foundation day and Corey Hodge, Debra Yergen and Patricia Byers accepted it. B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions i. Yakima Arboretum presentation (10 minutes) Jheri Ketchum and Colleen Adams-Schuppe, Co -executive Directors of the Yakima Area Arboretum, presented a PowerPoint video on the Yakima Area Arboretum, noting it is owned by the City with an agreement set to expire in 2021. The arboretum has over 32 acres with 1,000 trees and another 14 acres in a natural state. C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees Page 1 of 6 Council Nominating Committee recommendations for appointment Council Member Lover recommended appointment of those recommended by the Council Nominating Committee. This was approved by Council consensus. 4. Council Reports None. 5. Consent Agenda Mayor Gutierrez referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens 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: Mendez moved and Lover seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Adkison absent. A. Set May 3, 2016 as the date for an open record public hearing on the proposed development agreement for Powerhouse Villas, submitted by DMF Investments B. Resolution setting the date for a public hearing to be held at 6:30 pm on April 19, 2016 in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to amend the six-year atio •• • - ment Pr• • ram RESOLUT for April 19 through 20 C. the time ty Hall rogram. d place of a hearing amend the 2016 Resolution authorizing Right -of -Way Use Permit for Weise Holding LLC to install an electric vehicle charging station in the sidewalk at 17 North 3rd Street RESOLUTION NO. R -2016-042,A RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of a right-of-way use permit to allow the installation of an electric vehicle charging station in the right-of- way/sidewalk at 17 N. 3rd St. D. Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of City entitled Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the City of Tieton for the water year 2016 RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-043, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached and incorporated lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the Town of Tieton for the water year 2016. E. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a used water tender, and waiver of the competitive bidding process RESOLUTION NO. R -2016-044,A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of a used 2001 Kovatch Mobile Engine (Water Tender), from the Town of Little Elm Fire Department, Texas, and reciting special market conditions. F. Resolution declaring the property located at 5511 SummitviewAvenue, Yakima, Page 2 of 6 Washington, to be surplus to the uses and needs of the City and authorizing disposition of such parcel RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-045, A RESOLUTION declaring the property located at 5511 SummitviewAvenue, Yakima, Washington, 98908 to be surplus to the uses and needs of the City of Yakima, and authorizing disposition of such parcel. G. Resolution approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Vegabond Properties, LLC for the property at 5511 SummitviewAvenue RESOLUTION NO. R -2016-046,A RESOLUTION approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Yakima and Vegabond Properties, LLC for the property at 5511 SummitviewAvenue, Yakima, Washington, 98908, and approving the City Manager to sign the same. H. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Dennis Miner for Firearms Services RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-047, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute Professional Services Contract for firearms training and other armory services between the Yakima Police Department and Dennis Miner Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative/Mutual Aid Agreement between the Yakima Police Department and the City of Cleveland, Ohio, for operational assistance in providing security for the 2016 Republican National nin" ',Ohio RESOLUT N NO. 2 RE �1 ION g an 1 rgovernmental Cooperativ Mutual • ree t be ' Y ma olice D artment and the City of Cleveland, hio • • pe Tonal . is ce in •vi ng security f the 2016 Republican National C. on in C - eland, J. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima for beautification, improvement and promotion of downtown Yakima RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-049, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima for beautification, improvement and promotion of downtown Yakima K. Resolution authorizing agreement with Huibregtse, Louman Associates for engineering services to design and provide construction administration for acquiring Snow Removal Equipment at the Yakima Air Terminal RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-050, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engineering Services Agreement with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. (HLA), in the amount not to exceed $44,713.00 to provide Engineering Services for design and construction administration for Snow Removal Equipment. L. Ordinance Amending the 2016 Budget for 2015 Year - End Encumbrances (Second Reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-003, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2016 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations for 2015 Year -End Encumbrances from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2016. Page 3 of 6 6. Audience Participation Ed Campbell, Director of Yakima County Corrections, spoke about the West side jail contracts that Yakima County manages. Mr. Campbell reported that Yakima County is not releasing inmates on the streets of the City of Yakima if they do not live in the area. They are transported back to the area where they came from. He confirmed the State of Washington Department of Corrections is bringing released inmates to the Yakima Valley; however, he could not speak to their practices. He suggested the City contact Mr. Peterson, head of Washington State DOC. Council Member Coffey suggested when Yakima County renews their contracts, they clarify or eliminate the language indicating inmates would be released here. Sara Watkins, President of the Junior League of Yakima, stated they have over 300 members ages 25-95 volunteering in the Yakima valley and highlighted several of their activities. She invited Council and members of the community to attend their "volunteerathon" on April 16. Laura Armstrong, La Casa Hogar, gave an update on the services they provide and spoke specifically on their citizenship and education classes. She encouraged volunteers to help assist in this area as classes have grown dramatically. She invited Council and the community to their fundraising event on May 22. Lynette Whitney, City resident, discussed her concern regarding the possible repeal of the ban on marijuana and the location of pot shops near schools. Marco and ristal p Iden • ke i pposition of pealing the marijuana ban. He st. d he is a • coi be ' d ca aign funding from marijuana - •ps an' iel es sh• _ e t mselves fro any vote regarding marijuana . - ap • ar to b . • flict of e t. Mayor Gu rrez stated she received campaign funding from a marijuana shop and disagreed that it would be a conflict of interest. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 7. Status Report on Dangerous and Vacant Buildings Project Joe Caruso, Codes Manager, reported on the dangerous and vacant building project. 8. 2015 Year -End Budget Revenue & Expenditure Report Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the 2015 year-end budget report. 9. 2016 Budget Reduction Options Interim City Manager Cutter briefed Council on the budget reduction options. Council Members D. Gutierrez, Mendez and Cousens noted their concern about increasing the cost for the children's program at Kissel Park. Council Member Coffey stated this program is only available for 100 children. She noted there are children on the East side and all over Yakima that would benefit from this program. She suggested this program rotate to different parks where under -privileged children need attention. She supports this budget increase unless there is another more equitable effort. Page 4 of 6 MOTION: Lover moved and Mendez seconded remove this from the current agenda for future consideration. The motion failed by a 4-2 vote with A. Gutierrez, Coffey, D. Gutierrez and Mendez voting no, Adkison absent. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to not increase the one time admission fee for children to the Kissel Park program beyond a 100% increase totaling an amount of $40 dollars per child. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, Coffey voting no, Adkison absent. MOTION: Mendez moved and Coffey seconded to accept the budget reduction options as presented with the exception of the Parks and Recreation item. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Adkison absent. 10. Vote regarding the City's appeals in the case of Montes, et al. v. City of Yakima, et al., pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nos. 15-35309 and 15-35593, consolidated by the Court in No. 15-35309. Senior Assistant City Attorney Harvey briefed Council and distributed a settlement agreement and resolution to Council on this issue. City residents David Morales and Luz Bazan Gutierrez spoke in favor of the resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUT --2 1 - - - RES • TION f Yakima and the City Counc 11 wit a e app: Is in se o ontes and A aga v. City of Yakima, et al., pend ,; in the S ' pp= e N it, an at the City will pay the award of at rneys' -s d co or• .. d Rice on Jun 19, 2015, subject to an agreement - .intif to wai rest an. o e attorney fe , and to donate $100,000 to the City of Yakima for certain purposes. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Adkison absent. 11. Other Business None. 12. Adjournment MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study Session on April 12, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Adkison absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE Page 5 of 6 ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR DRAFT Page 6 of 6 YAKIMACITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION April 12, 2016 City Hall -- Council Chambers 10:00 a.m. -- MINUTES 1. Roll Call Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover (arrived at 10:55 a.m.) and Carmen Mendez Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee Mayor Gutierrez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Emergency Ma Pro Chief Stewart a presentation on Stewart describ 3. Status of Yakima Valley Trolley System wed a PowerPoint anagement. Chief Economic Development Manager Hawkins briefed Council on the state of the Trolley system. Ken Johnson, President of the Yakima Valley Trolleys Association gave a PowerPoint presentation on the history and current status of the Trolleys. 4. Audience Comments (allow 15 minutes) Karl Pasten, Executive Director of the Yakima Valley Trolleys, reported on their fundraising efforts and Stewart Wadsworth spoke in support of the Trolleys. Carole Folsom -Hill, City resident, spoke about the recent shootings in the community and suggested the City consider a long-term view as opposed to just arresting people. She stated this requires an effort on the entire community's part to work together, as this is a broader issue than just law enforcement. Council Member Mendez stated Safe Yakima Valley is putting together a community gathering at the Seasons on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., which is open to the public. Council Member D. Gutierrez reported there will also be a community event entitled Stop the Violence on Saturday, April 30, at 1 p.m. at Miller Park, which is being coordinated by various community members and invited the community to attend. 5. Adjournment MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on April 19, 2016, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:42 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR DRAFT YAKIMACITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING April 25, 2016 City Hall -- Council Chambers Noon -- MINUTES 1. Roll Call Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover. Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Member Carmen Mendez (excused) 2. Executive Session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment MOTION: A. Guti for up to two hou The motion carrie at 1:25 p.m. tierre - -cond cutive Session ficat ofa pplicantfo ublic employment. dez . . Ex essio as held and adjourned 3. Adjournment MOTION: Adkison moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on May 3, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent. The meeting adjourned at 1:26 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 1