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Home My WebLink About01/07/2025 Business Meeting 462 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 7, 2025 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 Villaserior who announced interpreter services are available in Spanish. 4. Public Comment None. 5. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Draft Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Proclamation MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. B. Draft National Mentoring Month Proclamation MOTION: Deccio moved and Berg seconded to approve the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. C. Council Nominating Committee recommendations regarding appointments to boards, commissions, and committees Councilmember Deccio reported on the December 9, 2024 and December 17, 2024 Council Nominating Committee meetings. The Nominating Committee's recommendation for appointments: • Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - Karelys Davis and Konner Hopkins (Greenway representative position) • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) - Manuel Olivas • Yakima Housing Authority Board -Alejandra Tapia MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adopt the slate presented by the Council Nominating Committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote. January 7, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 463 6. Council Reports A. Appointment of Councilmembers to the Council Nominating Committee Councilmembers Glenn, Herrera, and Berg accepted nominations to the Council Nominating Committee. Councilmember Roy will serve as an alternate. The Council agreed by consensus. B. Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Committee (formerly Southeast Community Center Advisory Committee) membership discussion MOTION: Berg moved and Glenn seconded to remove Lisa Graham from the Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 7. Consent Agenda Mayor Byers referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Councilmembers 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. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. A. Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 City Council regular meeting and December 17, 2024 City Council study session B. Set date of February 4, 2025 for a closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding the preliminary plat of "Aspen Estates Phase 3" submitted by WM Real Property Holdings LLC C. Set date of February 4, 2025 for a closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding the preliminary plat of"Occidental Place" submitted by HLA Engineering and Land Surveying D. Set date of February 4, 2025 for an open record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding a right-of-way petition for Ted Palmatier to vacate a portion of N. 68th Ave. between Englewood Avenue and Scenic Drive E. Resolution adopting a Master Fee Schedule to reflect changes implemented by City Council RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-001, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, Washington, adopting the 2025 Master Fee Schedule. F. Resolution accepting Change Order No. 1 with Granite Construction Company for the Nob Hill Blvd Grind & Overlay Project 2793 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-002, A RESOLUTION accepting Change Order No. 1 with Granite Construction Company for the Nob Hill Boulevard Grind & Overlay Project 2793. January 7, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 464 G. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Temporary Construction Easement from Hollingbery Hop Storage, LLC for the Nelson Dam Removal: Water Supply, Fish Passage, and Riverine Process Phase 2 Conveyance Improvements Project IC2010 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-003, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of a Temporary Construction Easement from Hollingbery Hop Storage, LLC for the Nelson Dam Removal: Water Supply, Fish Passage, and Riverine Process Phase 2 Conveyance Improvements Project IC2010. H. Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. to provide engineering services for the Yakima Stormwater System including Task No. 1 Stormwater System Improvements in Downtown City Parking Lots RESOLUTION NO. R 2025-004, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. to provide engineering services for the Yakima Stormwater System including Task No. 1 Stormwater System Improvements in Downtown City Parking Lots. I. Resolution authorizing award for Bid 12427 and agreements with AmTest, Inc., and Anatek Labs, Inc., to provide Analytical Lab Testing RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-005,A RESOLUTION authorizing award for Bid 12427 and agreements with AmTest, Inc., and Anatek Labs, Inc., to provide Analytical Lab Testing. J. Resolution authorizing award for Quote 22408 and agreements with Pelican Chemicals and Two Rivers Terminal to provide de-icer products for the Yakima Air Terminal RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-006, A RESOLUTION authorizing award for Quote 22408 and agreements with Pelican Chemicals and Two Rivers Terminal to provide Runway Deicer for the Yakima Air Terminal. K. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fuel Farm lease agreement with Makito Aviation for the rental adjustment period RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-007, A RESOLUTION authorizing amendment to the Fuel Farm lease agreement with Makito Aviation, LLC for property located at 2401 S. 21st Ave, Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. L. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) lease agreement with Makito Aviation for the rental adjustment period RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-008, A RESOLUTION authorizing amendment to the Fixed Based Operator (FBO) lease agreement with Makito Aviation, LLC for property located at 2401 S. 21st Ave, Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. M. Resolution authorizing funds acceptance on 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-2025-009, A RESOLUTION authorizing funds acceptance on a Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) Loan Application with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. January 7, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 465 N. Resolution authorizing a contract with Yakima Housing Authority for system development charges and utility infrastructure improvements through CHIP grant program RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-010, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Yakima Housing Authority to provide funds through the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) to be administered by the City of Yakima's Community Development Department. O. Resolution authorizing Grant Agreement PTD0981 with the Washington State Department of Transportation to provide funding to support Yakima Transit's fixed route operations RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-011, A RESOLUTION authorizing Grant Agreement PTD0981 with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for funds to support Yakima Transit's fixed route operations. P. Resolution authorizing WSDOT Agreement GCC 1097 with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments and Washington State Department of Transportation for sharing Transit planning information to continue to be eligible for State and Federal funding opportunities RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-012, A RESOLUTION authorizing WSDOT Agreement GCC 1097 between Yakima Valley Conference of Governments and Washington State Department of Transportation for sharing City of Yakima Transit planning information to maintain a "good standing" status with the State and Federal government for potential funding opportunities. Q. Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement between SunComm and Yakima County Technology Services for the maintenance of Spillman RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-013, A RESOLUTION authorizing an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Yakima County Technology Services (YCTS) for network equipment maintenance and repair on the Spillman Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) workstations. R. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County Fire District#4 for emergency aid response RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-014, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between Yakima County Fire District#4 and the City of Yakima for emergency aid response services. S. Resolution authorizing the Arts Commission to select artists for the garbage can wrap project RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-015, A RESOLUTION approving the City of Yakima garbage receptacle wrap program, authorizing the City of Yakima Arts Commission to select artists whose art will be utilized on the City's new garbage can receptacles pursuant to the Call for Artists, and authorizes the City Manager to enter into contracts with Artists chosen by the Arts Commission. January 7, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 466 8. Public Hearings A. Public hearing and Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Yakima Police Lieutenant Tory Adams briefed Council on the resolution regarding the Justice Assistance Grant. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward or calling in to speak, closed the hearing. 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-2025-016, A RESOLUTION ratifying an application for a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. 9. Department Items A. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the United States Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)for the Water/Irrigation and Wastewater Divisions Low-income and Unserved Utility Areas Project No. AC2570 and SC2650 Water/Irrigation Manager Mike Shane briefed the Council on the proposed resolution. 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-2025-017, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with the United States Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for a grant of$4,949,298 for the Water/Irrigation and Wastewater Divisions Low-income and Unserved Utility Areas Project No. AC2570 and SC2650. 10. City Manager Update A. Budget Outreach update City Manager Vicki Baker shared with Council her strategy to conduct outreach in the community for feedback about Council's strategic priorities related to budget. Councilmembers will work together in three different focus groups to conduct community outreach meetings incorporating multiple Council districts. Ms. Baker also requested that Councilmembers submit their budget committee nominations to her office to begin coordination efforts. 11. Other Business MOTION: Byers moved and Berg seconded to add a future Council study session a discussion of the billing of non-residents for use of emergency fire and police services. The motion carried by unanimous vote. After clarification, the final version of the following motion was proposed as amended: AMENDED MOTION: Brown moved and Glenn seconded to add to the first business meeting in February a discussion on home occupation permits. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Assistant Mayor Brown will provide information at the meeting and Councilmember Herrera requested a brief presentation on the topic. January 7, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 467 MOTION: Glenn moved and Brown seconded to add to a future meeting discussion on the process of utility billing for water and sewer. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 12. Adjournment MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council study session on January 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY \ ' (., OUNCIL MEMBE DATE C, NCIL ME DATE ,�p,KIMq `114 • ATTE T: f * : SEAL : * 1,1 • CITY CLERK •IW MAYO January 7, 2025—Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6