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AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: July 5, 2016
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the June 7 and 21, 2016, City Council
Business meetings and June 14 and 28, 2016, City Council study
sessions
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
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YAKIMACITY COUNCIL
June 7, 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 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 Members Maureen Adkison (excused)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Guti he ' Ilegia
3. Open Dis
Mayor Gutierrez announced interpreter services are available.
A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
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i. Recognition of Retiring Permit Technician Ellena Hazen for 21 Years
of Dedicated Service to the City of Yakima
Community Development Manager Davenport and Codes Manager Caruso recognized
Ellena Hazen for 21 years of service to the City of Yakima. Mayor Gutierrez presented
her with a service award certificate. Ms. Hazen thanked the City, and in particular, Leonard
Hall for encouraging her to apply 21 years ago.
ii. Excellence on Main Street Award: Economic Vitality
Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager, introduced Steve Weise, Chairman of
the Downtown Association of Yakima to share some good news about a small business.
Mr. Weise reported the Thai House facade improvement, the pilot project of the Downtown
Association of Yakima, received the Economic Vitality award at the Washington Main
Street's excellence awards ceremony on April 26th in Chelan. The project has enhanced
the building not only visually, but also spurred activity to the area and surrounding
businesses.
4. Council Reports
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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: Coffey moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to approve the consent
agenda. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Adkison absent.
A. Approval of the minutes from the May 3 and 17, 2016, City Council Business
meetings; May 18, 2016, City Council Retreat; and May 9, 10, 13 and 25,
2016, Special City Council meetings
B. 1st Quarter 2016 Capital Improvement Projects Report
C. 1st Quarter 2016 Financial Trend Monitoring Report
D. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Stephens & Sons
Construction - Project 2431 MLK Jr. Park & Miller Park Pool Bath House
Building Demo (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve)
E.
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tandar otion V -B -Accept the
F. Set date of June 21, 2016, for a public hearing and approval of an Interlocal
Agreement for the 2016 JAG Grant
G. Set date of July 5, 2016, for a public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning
Commission's recommendation amending the Yakima Municipal Code related
to land use regulations and locations pertaining to recreational and medical
marijuana production, processing, and retailing of such uses
H.
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Landau Associates, not to exceed
$180,000, for wood debris and landfill gas evaluation on the proposed alignment of
Bravo Company Boulevard and the East-West Corridor
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-072, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Professional Services Agreement with Landau Associates, not to exceed $180,000, for
wood debris and landfill gas evaluation on the proposed alignment of Bravo Company
Boulevard and the East-West Corridor.
Resolution granting a one-year extension of the Preliminary Plat approval for the
plat of Annalisa, a twenty-five lot subdivision, located in the vicinity of 80th Ave.
and Tieton Drive
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-073, A RESOLUTION granting, a one year extension of the
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Preliminary Plat approval for the plat of Annalisa, a twenty-five lot subdivision, located in
the vicinity of 80th Ave. and Tieton Drive.
J. Ordinance repealing Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.58 Flood Damage
Prevention, to address required changes by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-004, AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of building
construction and the National Flood Insurance Program in the City of Yakima repealing
Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.58 Flood Damage Prevention, Ordinance (Ord. No.
2560 § 1 (part), 1981) to address required changes by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
6. Audience Participation
Walt Ranta, City resident, apologized for his comment at the last meeting about cell towers
noting he misspoke and meant to discuss a request for a list of clean and sober houses.
He has learned there is no list and shared his concern with the number of clean and sober
houses in the community.
Shannon Bird, City resident and business owner, shared her concern for the prolific
display of merchandise outside businesses, which are blocking other businesses from
view of the public. She shared some pictures for Council to review. Joe Caruso, Codes
Manager, explained the language in the municipal code prohibits outdoor merchandise
displays in parking lots or ADA parking slots, it does not restrict merchandise displayed in
other area
MOTION:
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work with
the i e of outdoor
e for ordin ce changes and to
unanimous e, Adkison absent.
Joe Mann, City resident, invited the community to attend the 4th annual Ron Bonlender
Memorial Car Show and Cruise the Avenue on June 18, 2016, as well as the Yakima
County Marble Tournament and other activities.
Larry Mattson, Director of Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, announced they
received a technical assistance grant from the Urban Institute to study the feasibility of a
Pay For Success program. He introduced team members Kim, Rebecca and Joe from the
Urban Institute and invited Council members to a study session the next day at 2:00 p.m.
Paul Tabyoyon, City resident, expressed his concern on the lack of sidewalks, particularly
near a bus stop where he lives. Joan Davenport, Community Development Director, stated
the sidewalk count will be part of the comprehensive and transportation plan process and
confirmed we are "sidewalk" poor in our community.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Closed record public hearing and ordinance reflecting the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation on a proposal by Brian Griff and Larry Loveless to rezone nine parcels in
the vicinity of S 80th Ave & Tieton Dr. from Single -Family residential (R-1) to Two -Family
residential (R-2) zone
Trevor Martin, Associate Planner briefed Council on the ordinance.
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Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing. Larry Loveless, City resident, spoke in support
of the ordinance.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-005, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use regulation, planning,
and rezoning of nine parcels of property located in the vicinity of South 80th Ave. and
Tieton Dr. from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Two -Family Residential (R-2), and
consider approving the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner.
MOTION: Coffey moved and Cousens seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Adkison absent.
8. Public hearing regarding: A) Adoption of the Six-year Transportation Improvement
Program for the years 2017 to 2022, and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan;
and B) Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element; and
continue to a second Public Hearing at the June 21, 2016 Council Meeting
Chief Engineer Sheffield briefed Council on the issue and stated this item will return on the
June 21, 2016, City Council agenda for an additional public hearing before action is
needed.
Council Member D. Gutierrez asked if N. 6th Avenue can be added to the list, since it is in
bad shape - ield ill be a' -d to tf 11J ting.
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9. Proposal by the Yakima Housing Authority for the use of the Yakima Armory site to provide
housing and services to homeless veterans in the Yakima area
Interim City Manager Jeff Cutter introduced Lowel Krueger, Executive Director of the
Yakima Housing Authority. Mr. Krueger briefed Council on its proposal to use the Yakima
Armory site to provide housing and services to homeless veterans in the Yakima
area. Their intent is to partner with Perry Technical Institute to provide training and
they anticipate serving approximately 38 members at this facility. Christine, with Perry
Technical Institute, reported the facility has grown over 90% over the last 10 years and
needs additional space, which this opportunity provides.
After Council discussion, Council Member Coffey suggested Council have more time to
absorb this opportunity before making a recommendation of support.
10. Homeless location options and update
Community Development Manager Davenport reported there are about 20-40 people
living on E. Chestnut on any given day. The City is unable to relocate them until there is
another location. The Health District evaluated the current situation and reports this is an
emergent health condition. Ms. Davenport stated the City is working with other partners to
provide the homeless with housing vouchers and asked Council to defer any consideration
of alternate sites for the time being.
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Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, advised Council the City has a proposed
agreement with the Health District, which has agreed to loan the City up to $20,000 to
assist in public health and sanitation services for this issue. The agreement states the City
must repay the loan by December 31, 2016. The City intends to request reimbursement of
the funds from the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (COG).
Don Hinman, with Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, stated they are working with
COG and the County Commissioners to have the homeless relocated into homes by the
end of the month. They would like the bathrooms that are brought in to be cleaned once or
twice a day to avoid any smells and to have the bathrooms removed once the relocation is
complete so a new encampment doesn't emerge.
Audience comments: Candie Turner, City resident, agreed the homeless issue must be
addressed immediately.
Frank Hewey, City resident, stated he lives .17 miles from the homeless encampment and
believes when other homeless find out about the housing vouchers, the encampment will
grow. He is also concerned about how long this process will take and what happens to the
homeowners in the area who are being harassed and with all the garbage being strewn
about.
Anthony Akins, City resident and neighbor of the encampment, expressed his frustration
with how th. ' • -ing ha • - • .e feels N-' ; hborh• • • . - . h shn paying for this
since he bmel_ • Yaki
Ruby Irvin • ity res - n she p • a - the ar two years ago and
feels Yaki has 1- er awn. ` th' s Bei• •o •od Health's art is in the right place;
however, t _ •ors . • suffer _ _ e to th • -less piling u arbage, urinating
and defecating next to residences. She proposed Neighborhood Health and its partners
purchase a warehouse or land in an industrial location to offer basic necessities for the
homeless.
Glenda Harris, City resident, suggested the City pay the homeless to pick up garbage.
Bill Brado stated he is the owner of affordable housing units near the Union Gospel
Mission. He understands the Tiger Mart on N. 1st is one of the proposed locations for the
encampment and believes it is the most undesirable of the sites as it is the gateway into
Yakima. He hopes the City finds a solution to the problem soon.
Dean Owens, owner of Owens Harley Davidson, spoke against using the Tiger Oil location
on N. 1st for an encampment site.
Paul Tabyoyon, City resident, does not see the County participating in what he sees as a
joint issue.
Larry Mattson, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Director, thanked the
City, Neighborhood Health and the Health District for working on this issue. The public
health emergency is serious and needs to be addressed immediately.
Rhonda Hauf, with Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, stated they have reduced the
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amount of homeless in our area. She explained the rise of the river has brought
more homeless into the city.
Maud Scott, City resident, thanked the City Council and others for trying to find a solution.
She is also happy to see residents in the area attending meetings and voicing their
concerns.
After further Council discussion,
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to approve the Interlocal
Agreement with the Yakima Health District for up to $20,000. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Adkison absent.
11. Report on general government fees
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the report.
12. Council direction regarding interpreter services at Council meetings
City Clerk Claar Tee briefed Council on her findings and recommended the following
policy:
A professional English -to -Spanish interpreter to be available at the two Council business
meetings regularly scheduled to take place each month. If interpreter services are not
needed wit •' • . • our of • - • - : inning of . Counci •• - - ' • • e interpreter
present wil e a • 'd t. meet oro r ounce m= Ings (i.e. special
meetings, : ecutive -s se • retr is committe eetings, etc.), the
City will pr• de inte et es on .su disc .ed is expected to
draw a larg roved as: upo - d rmin. • n the mayor a /or city manager) or if
interpreter _ _ _ av- _ een re• _ _ ed as p h policy. Inter • _ ter services can be
requested for Council meetings by contacting the Yakima City Clerk's office not less than
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the start of such meeting. If during a meeting it is necessary
for a speaker's comments to be interpreted so that Council members and others in
attendance may understand them, the time required for interpretation will not be counted
against the designated time for speakers to address the Council.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the recommendation.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Adkison absent.
13. Other Business
Council Member D. Gutierrez would like to invite Yakima Neighborhood Health Services to
a Council meeting to present on the services they provide to our community. Interim City
Manager Cutter stated he would issue an invitation.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Coffey seconded to have staff bring the breed
specific ordinance to the next meeting removing the ban. The motion carried by a 5-
1 vote with Lover voting no, Adkison absent.
Mayor Gutierrez stated she received information from the Arboretum indicating the City of
Yakima is three out of four steps away from being considered a Tree City USA, which
would compliment the All America City designation. She would like this referred to
the Community and Neighborhood Building Committee to see what other steps are
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needed. The issue was approved by Council consensus.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to a Council Study
Session on June 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Adkison absent. The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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YAKIMACITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
June 14, 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 and Carmen Mendez
Staff: Interim City Manager Cutter and Acting City Clerk Stephens
2. Boards & Commissions: Equal Rights (Ethic's); Community Integration; Intergovernmental,
Bike & Pedestrian and Committee guidelines and protocols
Interim City Ma ter a •unci) t .s a r q onsistency from
Council membe regar. g t Counn Co j 'e pr ss, the Leg epartment has
prepared a draf ouncil . - - ' •ces al fo
MOTION: Lov- an• ' Gu r: seco d reduce thjmount the City
Manager approves om $ '0,000 to . 0,000 for c aims settled against the City. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Lover moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the City Council Committee
Process Manual as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Audience Comments: Robert Strader, City resident, stated he is a member of Yakima Bikes
and Walks, which worked with the consultant on the City's bike plan and their group is willing
to help as much as they can with the new Bike/Ped Committee. Luz Gutierrez, City resident,
stated she doesn't believe the City has taken leadership in the past related to the issues of
integrating people who feel left out of the process. She supports the new committees.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Coffey moved and Adkison seconded to accept the three committees as
written, and in relation to the exploratory committees: reduce the length of time the
committees are functioning from two years to one year; have seven committee
members; each councilmember makes a selection of members, not necessarily
from their district, and for all three committees to include a chair and secretary and
utilize the phrase from the Bike/Ped Committee, which reads, the secretary shall be
responsible for taking attendance, creating minutes, correspondence, distributing
agendas, and administrative duties.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to amend the motion to use
the current application process and vetting through the Council Nominating
Committee for the selection process of members. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote with
Lover, Adkison and Coffey voting no. The motion as amended carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to reinstate the Bike/Ped
Committee as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to change the
Intergovernmental Committee, that was established under the Partnership Priority,
to be a stand-alone committee. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote with Lover and Coffey
voting no.
MOTION: Coffey moved and Mendez seconded to appoint A. Gutierrez, Mendez and
Coffey, with Cousens as the alternate, to the Intergovernmental Committee. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to move the TRANSAction Board
appointment from the Economic Development Committee to the Neighborhood and
Community Building Committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to refer the outdoor display of
merchandise no Plann carried by
unanimous vote
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Cou lR6ved !!hd GutWIz secoo adjourn the next City
Council Business Meeting on June 21, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council
Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m.
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City Hall -- Council Chambers
5-6 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings --MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding Pending Litigation
Roll Call: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover and Carmen
Mendez
MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to Executive
Session for up to one hour to discuss pending litigation. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Executive
BUSINES
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: I nterim City Manager Cutter, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Gutierrez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Gutierrez announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussions for the Good of the Order
A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
Recognition of Jim Bumgarner and Dusty Miley for 20 Years Service
Dave Brown, Water and Irrigation Manager, recognized Jim Bumgarner and Dusty Miley for
20 years of service to the City of Yakima. Mayor Gutierrez presented them with certificates
of service.
ii. YCDA mid -year report (5 minute presentation)
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Jonathan Smith, President, Yakima County Development Association, gave a PowerPoint
presentation on Yakima County Development Associations mid -year report.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Council Nominating Committee recommendations for appointment
Council Member Lover reported the Council Nominating Committee met and has
recommendations for appointments to the Boards and Commissions. However, the
Committee is bringing forward two names, Shannon Bird and Tom Trepanier, for one
vacancy on the Planning Commission for consideration. He stated there could be a
perception of a conflict of interest for Assistant Mayor Cousens to vote on this issue since
she works for Mr. Trepanier.
Assistant Mayor Cousens stated she can be fair and impartial and does not believe she
needs to recuse herself. Acting City Attorney Kunkler stated he does not see a conflict of
interest because there is no monetary issue involved. Mayor Gutierrez noted the
Committee voted 2-1 in favor of appointing Mr. Trepanier.
MOTION: Lover moved and Mendez seconded to appoint Shannon Bird to the
Planning Commission. The motion failed by a 5-2 vote with Lover and Adkison voting
yes.
MOTION:. 'errez ... - . and D. G ierrez • . - • • . t the
Nominati o 'tte reco end s as esen e•. mo ion carried by
unanimous
A. Discussion of recommendation for appointment of a City Council member to the
AWC Legislative Priorities Committee
MOTION: Coffey moved and Lover seconded to appoint Council Member Adkison
to the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Committee. The motion carried
by unanimous vote.
B. Report by Council members who traveled to Morelia as part of the Sister City
delegation
Noe Gutierrez, Toni Wilson, Margaret Luera and Charlie Robin introduced themselves as
members of the Yakima - Morelia Sister City Association. They stated it was an honor to be
part of the delegation that recently traveled to Morelia, Mexico along with Mayor Gutierrez
and Council Members Mendez and Gutierrez. Mayor Gutierrez stated it was a very
informative trip with productive meetings. Council Member Gutierrez believes they have
created partnerships for future economic development.
C. Council Nominating Committee minutes of June 9, 2016
MOTION: Adkison moved and Coffey seconded to approve the minutes. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
6. Consent Agenda
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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. MOTION: Cousens moved and Coffey seconded to add items 10 (now6J),
12 (now 6K), 13 (now 6L) and 14 (now 6M) to the consent agenda. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
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 Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approve payment of disbursements for the period May 1 - 31, 2016
B. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Columbia Asphalt & Gravel,
Inc. - ProjectAT2357 Yakima Safety Corridor Nob Hill Blvd - 1st Street
C. Set date of July 5, 2016 for a public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's
Recommendation regarding an application submitted by Catalyss LLC for a
Master Planned Development in the vicinity of 4200 Castlevale Road
D. Resolution authorizing a contract with ERI International, Inc. to develop a
of R upport nction ' and Damage
Em j cy M agement Pri ram
RESOLUT enng into a - rvice agreement with
ERI Intern. .nal ' . to ovide •ry s und: hi greementf. Emergency
Managem- .. •ort in . +dating - ity's Co • r ensive Eme • -ncy Management Plan
(CEMP).
E. Resolution authorizing approval of sole source designation for Faro 3D Crime
Scene Scanner
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016-075, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sole source and
purchase of a Faro Focus 120, 3D Scanner, crime scene mapping system.
F.
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for STOP Formula Grant
Program funding between the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima
County Sheriff's Office
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016-076, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chief of Police of the
City of Yakima to execute an I nterlocal Agreement for STOP Formula Grant Program
funding between the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office.
G. Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the City
Manager to execute all applicable contracts for the labor and materials for
repairing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Alfa Laval Centrifuge
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-077, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration by the City
Manager of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable
contracts for the labor and materials for repairing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Alfa
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Laval Centrifuge.
H. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees
Section 2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-006, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 24, 2016;
and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
Ordinance amending the Municipal Code, repealing certain sections of
Trespass Crimes, Chapter 6.47, for the purpose of adopting the equivalent
and/or similar Revised Code of Washington statutes
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-007, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety and Morals;
amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, repealing certain sections of Trespass
Crimes, Chapter 6.47, for the purpose of adopting the equivalent and/or similar Revised
Code of Washington statutes: Criminal Trespass in the First Degree and Criminal
Trespass in the Second Degree.
J. 2015 Yakima Police Department Annual Report
K. Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the Yakima Valley Community
Foundation to accept funds to pay for the implementation of a Community
Diversion Program
RESOLUT ' -2 1 RES • TION ing the City
Manager o e City Y. ma to : -cut: gree ent with the ima Valley Community
Foundatio • acce • u for t - me a Co unity Diversion
Program.
L. ' - .. on au •rizing - - ilities Re-I'AgreementwitlTthe Seasons Music
Festival for the use of the Seasons Performance Hall to host the City of Yakima
Community Diversion Program from July 2016 through December 2017
RESOLUTION NO. R -2016-079,A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Facilities Rental Agreement between the City
of Yakima and the Seasons Music Festival for the use of the Seasons Performance Hall to
host the City of Yakima Community Diversion Program from July 2016 through December
2017.
M. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with People for
People to perform assessment and case management services from July 2016
through December 2017 for City of Yakima Community Diversion Program
RESOLUTION NO. R -2016-080,A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Professional Services Agreement with People
for People to perform assessment and case management services from July 2016
through December 2017 for City of Yakima Community Diversion Program.
7. Audience Participation
Tony Sandoval, City resident, spoke in support of the Mayor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8. Public Hearing and resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County
regarding the 2016 JAG Grant
Chief Rizzi briefed Council on the grant.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak,
closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-081, A RESOLUTION ratifying an application for a grant in the
total amount of $63,434 from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and
designating and authorizing the City Manager to act as the official representative of the City
of Yakima and to take such additional steps, including but not limited to execution of all
documents and contracts necessary to complete said grant transaction.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
9. Public Hearing to consider resolutions: A) Adoption of the Six -Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the years 2017 to 2022, and to amend the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan; and B) Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital
Facilities Element
Brett Sheff
Mayor Guti
closed the
The City Clerk read the resolutions by title only.
e item.
no one comi forward to speak,
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-082, A RESOLUTION adopting the Six -Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the period of 2017 through 2022 for the construction of streets
and arterials streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Metropolitan Transportation
Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-083, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six-year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2017 through 2022.
MOTION: Lover moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolutions. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
10. Discussion on the use of $100,000 donation to the City of Yakima pursuant to the
settlement agreement in Montes, et al. v. City of Yakima, et al.
Helen Harvey, Senior Assistant City Attorney, reported she spoke with La Rond Baker, an
attorney with the ACLU, and will contact her tomorrow on what the Council's thoughts are
on this issue.
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Council Member D. Gutierrez stated she is impressed with high school internship
programs around the state and the nation and feels this would be a great resource for
youth to have a paid internship. She believes the City could partner with the Yakima School
District to work on a program for the under -served students. Mayor Gutierrez agreed and
understands the details could be worked out.
After further Council discussion,
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded that staff create and submit a
formal request for partnership to the Yakima School District on a high school
student internship program. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no.
ORDINANCES
11. Ordinance relating to Public Safety, repealing Chapter 6.18 entitled "Pit Bull Dogs," of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code
Council Member Mendez stated the City of Yakima has a strong breed specific ordinance
banning pit bull dogs from the City. She has grown up around these dogs and is very
passionate about them. She would like Council to consider this as an opportunity to
readdress this ordinance. Mayor Gutierrez and Council Member Coffey agreed with Ms.
Mendez. Council Members Adkison and Lover spoke against lifting the ban. Council
Member D. Gutierrez is concerned about the level of stray animals the City already has
and believ: -.n i- e will • - surg 1 Ty concerned
about stud: is wal ; t. ;nd fro •cho -• the erly walking the neighborhoods.
Assistant or Co -n ith • • e ierrez' omments.
MOTION: - • - o • and seco o send the dinance relating to
the pit bull ban to the Council Public Safety Committee for a recommendation on
whether to move this issue forward. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote with Adkison,
Cousens, D. Gutierrez and Lover voting no.
The following community members spoke in support of keeping the ban: Larry Adams,
City resident; Dave Ettl, City resident; Aura McHenry, City resident; Jim Scoggins, City
resident; and, Paul Diamond, City resident.
The following community members spoke in favor of repealing the ban: Candie Turner,
City resident; Robert Smith, City resident; Nayeli Sanchez, Union Gap resident; Melinda
Greenwood, City resident; Katherine Inserra, City resident; Becky Pacua, City resident;
Lesley Waters, non-resident; Cassy Frayle, City resident; Kelly Murray, City resident; Carry
Dennis, City resident; Maxine Carter, City resident; Elicia Cross, City resident; Brooke
Barnes, City resident; Julie Buse, City resident; and, Nela Sheppard, City resident.
Mayor Gutierrez expressed her disappointment over the vote. Council Member Coffey
asked if the City does DNA testing on dogs removed from homes based on the belief they
are pit bulls. Codes Manager Caruso stated he did not have that information available but
believes there have been five or six and the testing is approximately $30-$40. He stated
one of the Animal Control Officers has been deemed an expert on identifying pit bulls by
Municipal Court based on his experience and training. Council Member Mendez stated as
a member of the Council Public Safety Committee she intends to bring this up for
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discussion at a Committee meeting.
12. Other Business
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to have the July 5, 2016
,Council Business meeting at the Convention Center. The motion carried by a 6-1
vote, Lover voting no.
13. Adjournment
MOTION: Coffey moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to a Council Study
Session on June 28, 2016, at 9 a.m. at the Convention Center. The motion carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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YAKIMACITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
June 28, 2016
Convention Center Room E, 10 N. 8th Street, Yakima, WA
9 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, Acting City Attorney Kunkler and City Clerk Claar Tee
Guest: Commissioner Mike Leita
2. Interpreter services announcement
Mayor Gutierre e av ble.
3. Homelessness
Mayor Gutierre e p ose o eeting i oarn more abet the services
provided from area agencies for the homeless.
4. Report from Partnering Agencies
The following agencies discussed the services they provide, current partnerships and
programs available.
• Larry Mattson, Executive Director and Tim Sullivan, Homeless Programs
Manager, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, presented a PowerPoint on the
Point -in -Time Survey and reported the homeless numbers have decreased
approximately 50 percent over the last 10 years.
• Executive Director Roger Phillips, Union Gospel Mission, stated the Mission is a
religious non-profit in its 80th year. He stated they can house up to 260 people per
night, although they never have more than 214 and see closer to 110 per night.
• John Hodkinson and Ellie Lambert, Northwest Justice Housing, stated they are a
relatively new non-profit developing a permanent emergency shelter / tiny house project
for the homeless, which would end the cold weather emergency shelter programs in
churches during the winter.
• Executive Director Joe Willis, Rod's House, shared a PowerPoint presentation and
reported they help homeless youth and at -risk teens from age 14-21.
• There was no one available to talk about the services provided from Dad's Church.
• Executive Director Lowel Krueger, Yakima Housing Authority, stated they assist nearly
2,500 residents with housing and have a 10 -year wait list of over 2,000 people.
• Andre Fresco, Administrator, Yakima County Health District, stated they have a strong
relationship with the City and County and are available for support.
• Board Chairman Don Hinman, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, stated they help
the chronic homeless and reported they have a good working relationship with landlords
to find housing. He introduced Rhonda Hauff, Chief Operating Officer and Annette
Rodriguez, Homeless Services Director, who shared a PowerPoint presentation on the
many services they provide.
Mayor Gutierrez thanked everyone for attending, and most importantly, for the services they
provide.
5. Audience comments (allow 15 minutes)
Paul Tabayoyon, City resident, discussed his trouble accessing health care.
6. Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
Business Meeting on July 5, 2016, at 6 p.m. at the Convention Center, 10 N. 8th
Street, Yakima. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:23
a.m.
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