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Home My WebLink About12/10/2024 Business Meeting 453 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 10, 2024 City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 5:30 PM City Council 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: City Manager Vicki Baker, 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. 4. Public Comment Joe Daniels, City resident, read religious passages. Joe Mann, downtown business owner, spoke in support of the City's DYBID downtown beautification program. Jeanna Hernandez, City resident, encouraged the Council to focus on setting policy as opposed to micromanaging other efforts. 5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Council Nominating Committee recommendations regarding appointments to boards, commissions, and committees Council member Deccio reported on the November 25, 2024, Council Nominating Committee meeting. The Nominating Committee's recommendation for appointments: . Yakima Arts Commission - Margot Stroop (Yakima Valley Museum position) and Kimberly Ruck (Yakima Symphony Orchestra position) The Nominating Committee's recommendation for re-appointments: . Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) - Charles Robin, Luis Gutierrez, and Lisa Vallejo MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to approve the Council Nominating Committee recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. December 10, 2024 —Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 454 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. Items I, J and S were 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: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the consent agenda as read. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. A. Approval of minutes from the December 3, 2024 City Council regular meeting B. Set date of January 7, 2025, for public hearing and approval of an Interlocal Agreement for the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program C. Approve payment of disbursements for the period November 1-30, 2024 D. November 2024 Investment Transaction Report E. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Tri-Valley Construction Inc for the S. 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project AC2792 F. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Kitt Construction & Development LLC for the Convention & Event Center Middle Bathroom D/E Remodel Project 2800 G. Resolution updating financial policy 3-190: Financial Management Policy RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-215, A RESOLUTION amending Financial Management Policy 3-190 for the City of Yakima. H. Resolution updating financial policy 3-200: Fund Balance for General Fund & Operating Reserve RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-216, A RESOLUTION amending the Fund Balance for General Fund and Operating Reserve Requirements for Enterprise Funds, Policy Number 3-200, for the City of Yakima. I. This Item was removed from the Consent Agenda. J. This Item was removed from the Consent Agenda. K. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Connetix Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for City of Yakima Project WF2837 Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA System Upgrade RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-219, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Connectix Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for City of Yakima Project WF2837 Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA System Upgrade. L. Resolution authorizing an agreement with City of Yakima Public Works for CDBG funding for construction of the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-220, A RESOLUTION authorizing an amendment to the agreement between the City of Yakima and City of Yakima Public Works to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the construction of the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. December 10, 2024—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 455 M. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Washington Traffic Safety Commission to provide funding for a law enforcement liaison RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-221, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for funding a Law Enforcement Liaison. N. Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Yakima MSA Limited Partnership for a tower and ground space lease located at Fire Station 93 RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-222, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Yakima MSA Limited Partnership for attachment locations upon the tower located at Fire Station 93 with an address of 511 N. 40th Avenue as well as a parcel of ground space adjacent to the base of the Tower. O. Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with BERK Consulting Inc. for the City of Yakima's Periodic Update, Climate Resilience Element, and Transportation Plan Update RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-223, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with BERK Consulting to facilitate and assist in the state mandated update of the City's Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, in compliance with the Growth Management Act. P. Resolution authorizing a Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) Loan Application with the Washington State department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-224, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) Loan Application with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. Q. 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. 2024-044, 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. R. Ordinance adopting the City Council's decision on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#004-24) and Rezone (RZ#004-24) for property in the vicinity of 2300 E. Birch Street ORDINANCE NO. 2024-045, AN ORDINANCE amending the Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map of the City of Yakima for parcel 191329 -41410 as follows: Future Land Use Map from Low Density Residential to Commercial Mixed Use, and Zoning Map from Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC). S. This Item was removed from the Consent Agenda. T. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-047, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 13, 2025 and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code. December 10, 2024—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 456 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda I. Resolution authorizing an agreement with HLA Engineering & Land Surveying Inc for 34th Avenue/Fruitvale/River Rd Boulevard Roundabouts Project 2447 The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-217, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. to provide professional construction management, observation and administration services for the 34th Ave/Fruitvale/River Rd Roundabouts Project 2447. J. Resolution authorizing an agreement with TTC Construction Inc for 34th Avenue/Fruitvale/River Rd Boulevard Roundabouts Project 2447 The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-218, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with TTC Construction Inc for construction of the 34th Ave/Fruitvale/River Rd Roundabouts Project 2447. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve Items I and J. The motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote. S. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 12 Development Standards relating to construction of public improvements ORDINANCE NO. 2024-046, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapters 12.01 and 12.20 relating to construction of public improvements. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the ordinance for Item S. The motion carried by 7-0 roll call vote. 8. Public Hearings None. 9. Department Items A. Discussion about developing an Adopt-A-Block program City Manager Vicki Baker presented a concept for an "Adopt a Block" program in the City of Yakima. Meloney Rosen, Executive Director of Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity, described a potential public-private partnership opportunity to revitalize Yakima neighborhoods. Randy Bonds, IT Services Supervising Senior Analyst, demonstrated the interactive platform for the proposed Adopt-A-Block program. B. Discussion to evaluate alternate options for maintaining DYBID City Manager Vicki Baker introduced the discussion and informed the Council of the current agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) for downtown maintenance and beautification services which expires December 31, 2028. The current scope of work includes, but is not limited to, trash and graffiti removal, landscape maintenance, pressure washing, safety services, and snow removal. Other services provided by the City of Yakima include irrigation water, flowers, and police presence at DAY events, for a total annual cost of approximately $265,000. December 10, 2024—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 457 City Manager Baker presented alternative options and quotes provided from other contractors, including providing in-house maintenance by adding two new positions to cover these services. After Council discussion, MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to send this to the DYBID advisory group to discuss the alternative options and any other ideas and report back to Council in 45 days. The motion carried by unanimous consent. C. Resolution creating an ad hoc budget advisory committee City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed the Council on the proposed resolution to create an ad hoc budget advisory committee to advise the City Council on matters concerning the City's budget, priority-based budgeting and strategies, and revenue and expenditure options. 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-2024-225, A RESOLUTION creating an ad hoc budget advisory committee. D. Resolution rescinding resolution R-2024-193, passed on October 15, 2024, and authorizing the dedication of opioid settlement money to support the Community Diversion Court for five years, to be used for opioid abatement approved strategies, with an option to extend another five years Senior Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Martinez briefed the Council on the updated resolution clarifying the amount to be dedicated and the specific Opioid Abatement Strategies. 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-2024-226, A RESOLUTION rescinding Resolution No. R-2024- 193, passed on October 15, 2024, and authorizing the City Manager to dedicate opioid settlement money to support the Community Diversion Court for five (5) years at $419,591, to be used for opioid abatement approved strategies, with an option to extend another five (5) years. E. Resolution authorizing an agreement with People for People for the City of Yakima Community Diversion Court through December 2029 Senior Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Martinez briefed the Council on the proposed resolution for case management and programming services with People for People for the City of Yakima Community Diversion Court through the Yakima Municipal Court beginning in January 2025. 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. December 10, 2024—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 458 RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-227, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with People for People to provide assessment, case management services, treatment referral, and return-to- work education programming for the City of Yakima Community Diversion Court through December 2029. F. Ordinance amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 6.56.050 Depositing or burning material Senior Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Martinez briefed the Council on the proposed ordinance relating to unlawful burning on public property. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2024- 048, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code section 6.56.050, Depositing or burning material. 10. City Manager Update City Manager Baker expressed appreciation working with Council and looking forward to 2025. 11. Other Business MOTION: Glenn moved and Brown seconded to have a future discussion regarding homelessness issues and positive solutions to actively reduce that problem. The motion carried by unanimous vote. MOTION: Byers moved Berg seconded to have a future study session on land use basics, middle housing legislation, and the comprehensive plan process. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 12. Adjournment MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council study session on December 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned t 6:57 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COIN IL MEMBER DATE I/74S �FK�Mq ‘`‘i OUNCIL ME BER DATE ATTEST: %* . SEAL ; + , QQ 0174V•v---_ +*� 1/11111:fs. (_+� (-F /.a l /- e • CITY CLERK �� _ MAYOR December 10, 2024—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6