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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
August 16, 2016
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding pending litigation and to review the performance of a public
official
Council: MayorAvina Gutierrez, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Kathy Coffey, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover and Carmen
Mendez
MOTION: Cousens moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to Executive Session
for up to 45 minutes to review the performance of a public official. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
At 5:44 p.m., Mayor Gutierrez announced the Council will be in Executive Session for an
additional 15 minutes. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 6 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
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: City Manager Cliff Moore, City Attorney Cutter 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 Discussion for the Good of the Order
Mayor Gutierrez stated that it has come to her attention she no longer has consensus of
the City Council to be supported as the Mayor. Since this is a democracy, and consensus
is important in a democracy, she recognizes she must step aside for the good of the
Council and the effectiveness of local government. She will continue to serve the
community and looks forward to serving as a Council member.
Assistant Mayor Cousens stated she has decided to step down as the Assistant Mayor
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and looks forward to continuing to serve the community in her capacity as Council
member.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to nominate Coffey as Mayor.
The motion carried by a 6 -1 vote, Lover voting no.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Coffey seconded to nominate Mendez as the
Assistant Mayor. The motion carried by a 5 -2 vote with A. Gutierrez and Lover voting no.
A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
Recognition of 20 Years of Service for 911 Calltaker Bill Blomberg
Fire Chief Stewart and Public Safety Communications Manager Coughenour, recognized
911 Calltaker Bill Blomberg for 20 years of service to the City of Yakima. Mr. Blomberg
stated it is a pleasure working for the City and he loves his job.
5. Council Reports
A. Report from Council Nominating Committee regarding appointment to the
Yakima Housing Authority
Council Member Lover, Chair of the Nominating Committee, stated he canceled their
recent meeting and has nothing to report. He expects they will meet in the next two weeks.
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor Coffey referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether
there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. Item 5L
(now item 9) was removed from the consent agenda and items 9 (now item 5L) and 13
(now item 5M) were added. 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: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approval of the minutes from the July 5, 19 and August 2, 2016, City Council
business meetings and July 5, 2016, City Council special meeting
B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period July 1 - 31, 2016
C. 2nd Quarter 2016 Capital Improvement Projects Report
D. 2nd Quarter 2016 Accounts Receivable Status Report
E. 2nd Quarter 2016 Treasury Report
F. Mid -year 2016 Budget Status Report
G. Set September 20, 2016, as the date for a public hearing to consider a
resolution and development agreement with Storage Investments LLC for
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development of a multi -phase mini - storage facility located at 8102 and 8104
Nob Hill Boulevard
H. Resolution setting September 15, 2016 as the date for an open record public
hearing before the City of Yakima Hearing Examiner to vacate a portion of city
right of way, currently being used as a private access road, in the vicinity of S
51st Ave & Tieton Drive
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -098, A RESOLUTION fixing time for a public hearing before
the Hearing Examiner on September 15, 2016, on a petition (Petition No. 16 -04) to vacate
a portion of right -of -way in the vicinity of S. 51st Ave. and Tieton Dr.
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement
(Contract No. 2014 -120) with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying Inc., not to
exceed $258,123, for construction oversight with the Yakima Air Terminal's
Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation Project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -099, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 2014 -120) with HLA
Engineering and Land Surveying Inc., not to exceed $258,123, for construction oversight
with the Yakima Air Terminal's Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation Project.
J. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement
(Contract No. 2014 -119) with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying Inc., not to
exceed $289,051, for construction oversight with the Yakima Air Terminal's
Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation Project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -100, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 2014 -119) with HLA
Engineering and Land Surveying Inc., not to exceed $289,051, for construction oversight
with the Yakima Air Terminal's Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation Project.
K. Resolution authorizing consent to a settlement entered into by the City of
Yakima, CIAW and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought
by Ryan Anderson
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -101, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City
of Yakima to consent to a settlement entered into by the City of Yakima, CIAW and Munich
Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by Ryan Anderson.
L. Resolution changing the name of the Southeast Yakima Community Center to
"Henry Beauchamp Community Center "; setting November 9, 2016, as
a commemoration date; and authorizing expenditure of promotional funds
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2016 -102, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Yakima, changing the name of Southeast Yakima Community Center to "Henry Beauchamp
Community Center"; and setting commemoration ceremony on November 9, 2016 and
authorizing expenditure of funds therefor.
M. Ordinance adopting a Complete Streets Policy and adding Section 8.96 to the
Yakima Municipal Code
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -013, AN ORDINANCE adopting a Complete Streets Policy and
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adding Section 8.96 to the Yakima Municipal Code.
7. Audience Participation
Kerry Martin, city resident, provided on update on the first SOZO soccer tournament. He
reported it involved 133 teams of over 2,000 kids, 3,000 cars, 75 percent of participants
visited from over 50 miles away, and all nearby hotels and restaurants were filled. He
thanked Council and the community for their support and stated he has received a lot of
positive comments with more events scheduled in the near future.
Hazel and Conrado Arvizu, cab owners, shared their concern about the lack of rules and
regulations for Uber drivers. Mr. Arvizu also shared his concerns about the lack of security
at the airport. City Attorney Cutter confirmed a report will be brought to Council in the near
future regarding Uber drivers.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public hearing to consider an ordinance concerning the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation regarding a right of way petition submitted by Ken Marble to vacate a
portion of the alley between Naches Avenue and Pacific Avenue
Associate Planner Trevor Martin briefed Council on the ordinance. Mayor Coffey opened
the public hearing.
Andy Marble, representative of Horizon Distribution, Inc., spoke in support of the
ordinance.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -014, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use; vacating a portion of
right -of -way between West of Naches Avenue and South of Pacific Avenue in the City of
Yakima, Washington.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
9. Resolution adopting Yakima's Transit Development Plan for 2016 -2021 and annual report
for 2015
Council Member D. Gutierrez asked about eastside bus routes connecting to Chesterley
Park and the SOZO center. Public Works Director Schafer noted the projects are not yet
completed and will eventually be incorporated in the bus routes. Mayor Coffey suggested
a report on bus routes be provided at the next Council Economic Development Committee
meeting for review, as well as going to all Council members.
Robert Strader, city resident, stated he reviewed the plan and thinks it is nice but would like
to see more citizen input on Transit decisions and future direction. As a former Transit
employee, he would like to see the community do more and suggested an informal citizen
advisory committee.
Ingrid "Charley" Mulvey, city resident, spoke positively of transit service, would like to
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see more people take the bus and volunteered her services.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to postpone this until there
is more information on how the bus routes will connect to the new projects. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
10. Animal Control Update
Joe Caruso, Codes Manager, briefed Council on the report.
11. Homeless Camp Location Options and Update
City Manager Moore and Joan Davenport, Community Development Director, provided an
update on the homeless encampment. At this time, they are recommending the
encampment stay at its current location.
Rhonda Hauff, Chief Operating Officer / Deputy CEO at Yakima Neighborhood Health
Services (YNHS), reported they are working with Yakima Valley Conference of
Governments (YVCOG) to receive federal money; however, there are rigid and lengthy
requirements involved. She provided an update on the process and current situation at the
homeless encampment. She noted the number of housing units available has dwindled.
Anita Monoian, YNHS Chief Executive Officer /President, sated they are willing to meet with
city officials to discuss options.
Miguel Alvarez, city resident and neighbor of YNHS, thanked Council for moving the
homeless encampment from their neighborhood and noted his discouragement about a
possible prejudice lawsuit and feels their neighborhood is the victim of prejudice due to
the homeless. He feels the homeless problems began when YNHS purchased the former
bus depot. He is aware the Union Gospel Mission has plenty of room for the homeless;
however, the homeless at the encampment refuse to live at the mission because they do
not want to follow the rules. He discussed his issues regarding a restraining order against
a homeless man who threatened him.
Kevin Rodich, city resident and neighbor of the encampment, reported the homeless are
cutting through the fence and he has seen drug deals, prostitution and panhandling. He is
concerned the City is trying to do it all.
Maud Scott, city resident, thanked City Attorney Cutter for standing firm on the lawsuit. She
reported an increase of homeless in her neighborhood causing vandalism, relieving
themselves in the park and on the neighbors property. She is very concerned for the
children in the neighborhood with school starting soon. She feels everyone needs to work
together to help solve the problem and feels her neighborhood, an R -1 zone, has been
discriminated against.
Luz Gutierrez, city resident, stated the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has received
numerous complaints about the homeless. She supports the City providing an
encampment and suggested bike patrols in the alleys around the encampment. She
suggested more oversight on the donations as people seem to be bringing their garbage
there.
Council discussed their concerns with the cleanliness of the site and possible solutions.
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After further discussion, it was Council consensus to leave the encampment at its current
location and have a study session with other agencies and the faith based community in
the near future on possible solutions to the homeless problems.
12. Next Steps for the Downtown Yakima Plaza
City Manager Moore recapped the study session from last week and noted staff is working
on an amortization schedule, which will be provided to Council when completed. After
Council discussion,
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to authorize the Plaza
Committee to solicit the remaining private sector contributions to reach the
necessary $9 million in private contributions utilizing a donation schedule of no
more than five years for each funding agreement; and complete a contractual
document for each in a similar fashion to the Plath family agreement and
authorize the City Manager to execute each funding agreement. The motion carried
by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to authorize city staff to
complete the SEPA review process for the plaza project and complete the
private utility relocation plan design work. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
City Manager Moore reported the SEPA review should take no more than 12 weeks and
the design work will be completed before going out to bid.
Walt Ranta, city resident, spoke in favor of the plaza and how essential it is to bond before
costs go up.
13. Other Business
Council Member D. Gutierrez suggested the full Council review the 2017 legislative
priorities instead of having a committee level discussion. This was approved by Council
consensus.
Council Member Cousens reported there have been 32 accidents at Chestnut and 40th
Avenue in the last five years and suggested safety options be discussed at the next Public
Safety Committee meeting.
Council Member Cousens would like to bring back Ordinance No. 2016 -008 relating to
marijuana for some possible changes at the September 6, 2016, Council meeting to
ensure the City is in compliance with State Law. Senior Assistant City Attorney Sara
Watkins stated she understands Council Member Cousens would like to evaluate
additional zoning areas not included in the Planning Commission report and add an
additional licensed daycare center group to the definition of child care centers. It was
Council consensus to bring this back on the September 6, 2016 agenda.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to a Council
Study Session on August 23, 2016, at 1 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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