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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: December 13, 2016
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the November 1, 15 and December
6, 2016, City Council Business meetings; November 1, 3, 8 and 10,
2016, City Council Study Sessions; and November 28, 2016, City
Council Special meeting
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
November 1, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing --MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill
Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interprete .ervi
Mayor Cof annou e er s- A re
4. Open Dis• '• - •r t Goo - Orde
i. 2015 All-America City Quilt Display
Community Relations Director Beehler noted the 2015 All-America City Quilt is on display
in the lobby for the next few weeks.
A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
i. Recognition of Joe Caruso for 15 Years of Service
Community Development Director Davenport recognized Codes Manager Caruso for 15
years of service to the City of Yakima. She also noted he is being awarded the City of
Yakima Apple Award for exceptional service to the homeless encampment.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Acceptance of Council Nominating Committee minutes from October
10 and 26, 2016, and recommendation of appointments to the
Community Integration and Ethics & Equal Rights Exploratory
Committees
Council Member Lover reported on the Council Nominating Committee meetings.
MOTION: Mendez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to accept the minutes of
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the meetings and to accept the recommendations of the Committee for
appointments to the Community Integration Exploratory Committee and the
Ethics and Equal Rights Exploratory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous
vote.
5. Council Reports
None.
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 10,
now 6G, 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: Adkison moved and Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approval of the minutes from the September 6 and 20 and October 4 and
18, 2016, City Council Business meetings; September 13 and October 24,
2016, City Council Study Sessions; September 27, 2016, City Council Retreat,
and October 7, 2016, City Council Special meeting
B. " 'er 21 ry Re•
C. ' .solutio se •mas• A ced anae is digester at the
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RESOLUT I 1 10. R-20 6-129, -7 SOLUTI• eclaring surplus biomass from the
Wastewater Division as surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima, and authorizing the City
Manager to dispose of biomass in a manner most beneficial to the City of Yakima.
D. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Harrah for
Wastewater Services
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-130,A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Town of
Harrah for Wastewater Services conducted by the City of Yakima's Wastewater Division.
E. Resolution accepting Passenger Facility Charge revenues from U.S.
Department of Transportation to be used as matching funds for airport capital
improvement projects
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-131, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept
Passenger Facility Charge revenues from U.S. Department of Transportation to be used
as the City's source of funding, as well as required matching funds for airport capital
improvement projects.
F. Resolution authorizing annual renewal of the City Manager's authority to resolve
and settle any claims against or by the City of Yakima in an amount of$50,000
or less, and to execute all documents necessary to the resolution or settlement
of such claims
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-132,A RESOLUTION authorizing annual renewal of the City
Manager's authority to resolve and settle any claims against or by the City of Yakima in an
amount of$50,000 or less, and to execute all documents necessary to the resolution or
settlement of such claims.
G. Resolution authorizing temporary emergency cold weather shelters in the City of
Yakima from November 15, 2016 to March 15, 2017, and allowing approved
churches to serve as shelters
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-133, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Yakima
Community Development Department to identify and implement a policy regarding
temporary emergency cold weather shelters in the City of Yakima, and providing that such
policy shall be valid only from November 18, 2016 through approximately March 15, 2017.
7. Audience Participation
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Resolution and closed record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning
Commission's recommendation regarding an application submitted by Khushdip Hans for
an 18-lot preliminary plat, known as Vista Ridge, in the vicinity of S. 72nd Ave & Easy
Street
Supervisini _ Pet Coun n the
Mayor Cof open: th arin
Robert De• - - Ci reside ed he eaking on b If of his relatives and
their neighbors who are concerned about access to the plat. Valerie Sveinsson, City
resident, asked if there is a plan for 72nd Avenue to be a through street. Mr. Peters stated
it is designated to be a through street in the future.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-134,A RESOLUTION approving the preliminary long plat of
Vista Ridge, an eighteen lot single-family subdivision, located in the vicinity of Easy St. and
South 72nd Ave., Yakima, Washington.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
9. Ordinance adding Chapter 5.79 relating to Transportation Network Companies and
Amendments to Chapter 5.78: Taxicabs
Senior Assistant City Attorney Watkins briefed Council on the ordinances.
The following spoke in favor of the ordinance: Jonathan Hopkins, non-resident and Uber
representative; Nicole Evans, City resident; Justin Bigby, City resident; and Matt Wilson,
City resident.
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The following City residents spoke against the ordinance: Conrado Arvizu, Hazel Arvizu
and Candie Turner.
The City Clerk read the ordinances by title only.After Council discussion,
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-019,AN ORDINANCE relating to the operation of taxicabs within
the City of Yakima and amending Chapter 5.78 of the Yakima Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-020,AN ORDINANCE relating to the operation of Uber and other
transportation network companies ("TNCs")within the City of Yakima and adding a new
Chapter 5.79 titled "Transportation Network Companies" to the Yakima Municipal Code.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to pass both ordinances. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
City Attorney Cutter noted Uber had some additional requests regarding the ordinance,
which are not substantive and may be brought back after further review for an amendment
to the ordinance. It was Council consensus for staff to review the additional
suggestions by Uber and if necessary bring back any amendments.
10. Ordinance amending Section 6.91 of the Yakima Municipal Code relating to unlawful
camping on public property and unlawful storage of personal property on public property
Senior Ass Atti ins bri, d Cou
City Manag Moore •po inc: he veste $12,036,000 dollars in
long-term - utions h. eles -ss _ _ _ • and Commu y Development Block
Grant prog •• . in .tment •s -en str. gi Ily made wit artners in the
community suc as Habitat for Humanity and the at olic Diocese, and through that
funding the City has been able to help build 53 single-family homes and 195 multi-family
dwellings, housing about 900 people, all of whom are low income. In the short-term, the
City has been providing YVCOG with recommendations and will continue to work with
them.
Assistant Mayor Mendez asked what it would take for the City to create its own Human
Services Department. City Manager Moore reported the City could create a new
department by Ordinance, and in order to access the 2163 funding, the City would need a
five-year plan to combat homelessness approved by the Department of Commerce. Mr.
Moore reported nearly$1.3 million is generated from 2163 money in Yakima County to
fund solutions to homelessness, which is from recording fees on real estate transactions.
Between 38-40% ($520,000) of those fees are generated within the city limits of Yakima,
which goes to the County and is then transferred to the Yakima Valley Conference of
Government(YVCOG). YVCOG has provided some funding for winter shelters, with 32
beds for men and 15 for women.Additionally, the Union Gospel Mission has 100+ beds
available each night. By state law 6% (approx. $31,000) of the funding can be used for
administrative purposes to staff a department of two or three people required to run an
RFP process, manage and monitor contracts and report back to congress. City Manager
Moore reported there are currently approximately 60-70 people at the homeless
encampment and last year there were shelters available to accommodate the homeless
every night, except for one or two nights when motel vouchers were issued.
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Annette Rodriguez, Homeless and Housing Services Director for Yakima Neighborhood
Health Services (YNHS), stated their goal is to have overnight and daytime shelters seven
days a week and work with volunteers to provide meals. She asked the Council to consider
keeping the homeless encampment open and reported they have funding for housing 30
homeless with 19 already served. They are still searching for homes for the remaining 11.
Ruby Irving, City resident, understands the City has provided choices, whether for the
overnight shelters or the Mission and believes at some point the homeless will need to be
responsible for their own choices and decisions. She offered her services to be part of a
solution.
Frank Hewey, City resident, stated everyone is being reactive and hopes next spring, when
the shelters close down, everyone can be more proactive.
Michelle Wilson, Yakima County, reported Spokane has made great strides with
homelessness and suggested the City investigate what they have done.
Roger Wilson, Yakima County, does not believe camping should be allowed in the City. He
feels the current situation began when YNHS allowed camping on its property. He would
like the City to be out of the homelessness business and does not want people sleeping
on the sidewalk as he believes sidewalks are a foot path to keep people moving.
Steve Hill, -sident, ...- 'n support • keepi . 1- is mpment.
Charlie Ro, , City id t and ' 0 of - .pito heatre, repo d issues with the
homeless i he alle e . heat -•• 'sco .•-• .ny ch es to the anti-
camping o nance e . o ex. .s- is wi .n .s to be in m tings or part of any
conversati. _ . find _ solutio
Don Hinman, YNHS, spoke in support of keeping the homeless encampment open.
Marcie Carrell, City resident, thanked Council for the open discussion and shared her
concerns with people camping near school bus stops and believes it is wise for Council to
take time to come up with a solution. She shared her concern over changes to the anti-
camping ordinance and expressed a willingness to help.
Larry Mattson, YVCOG, stated they are working to address the homelessness problem for
Yakima County. He reported in June YVCOG approved $20,000 for the portable toilets at
the encampment and in August$300,000 was approved for the master lease program. He
understands progress in housing has been slow due to the lack of available affordable
housing. He commented that for several years $200,000 was earmarked for permanent
low barrier shelters and the only thing holding it back was Council approval. He thanked
Council for removing the barrier to Roy's Market and noted the YVCOG five-year plan
should be out in the next few weeks for public comment and that YVCOG is working with
YNHS on daytime and nighttime warming shelters.
John Hodkinson, Union Gap, stated he is working on a solution for a long-term fix and the
City doesn't seem to have a long-term plan.
Maud Scott, City resident, suggested Council read a book from the U.S. Department of
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Housing and Urban Development et al Laudan Aron-Turnham on Strategies for Reducing
Chronic Street Homeless. She requested the City obtain information from YVCOG on the
zip code data on the homeless for their zip code of origin.
After further discussion by Council, it was Council consensus to take no action.
11. First reading of an ordinance amending the 2016 budget and making appropriations from
Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2016 (no
action required; second reading on November 15, 2016)
Budget and Finance Director Epperson briefed Council on the ordinance and stated no
action is necessary at this meeting. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2016 budget for the City of Yakima; and making
appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure
during 2016 for various purposes described in the attached Schedule.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
12. Proclamation and resolution recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous
Peoples' Day in the City of Yakima
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the proclamation and resolution. Council
Member Cousens read the proclamation recognizing the second Monday in October as
Indigenous Peo•les' Da .
The City CI k read - r .olutio titl: A
RESOLUT 1 N NO 11 s 35, ' ' S ' • d Taring the se d Monday in October
as Indigene ,. es' :y in the ' of Yaki couraging of r cities and institutions
to also recognize this new designation; and reaffirming the City's commitment to promote
respect for, and understanding of, the region's American Indian and Indigenous
community, their long history, and their continuing contribution to contemporary society.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution and
approve the proclamation. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote with Lover and Adkison
voting no.
13. Resolution accepting and authorizing the City of Yakima's 2017 assessment from the
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the resolution.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R2016-136,A RESOLUTION accepting the 2017 Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments Budget and authorizing the City of Yakima's 2017
assessment.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Coffey seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
14. Other Business
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A. Discuss possible rescheduling of Council meetings on January 3, 2017 and
July 4, 2017 (holiday)
City Manager Moore noted the first Council Business meeting in January 2017 falls the day
after the holiday and asked if Council would like to reschedule. In addition, the July 4,
2017, Business Meeting falls on a holiday and will need to be rescheduled. It was
Council consensus to reschedule the January 3, 2017, meeting to January 10,
2017, and the July 4, 2017, meeting to July 11, 2017.
15. Adjournment
MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to a Council Study
Session on November 3, 2016, at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The
motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
November 1, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
9 a.m. --MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, Finance and Budget Director Epperson and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Council Budget Review by Department
City Manager Moore gave opening statements and noted the two public hearings on the 2017
budget will occ -mb - Dece r 6, 2 7 budget
adoption on Del mber 21 6.
Municipal Cou
Judge Woodall ,•• ' H. ert, C. 1 rvices n er, briefed C ncil on the Municipal
Court history, du ies and budget.
City Administration
City Manager Moore discussed the Council and City Manager budget, noting with a reduction
in the travel budget, there will not be a delegation traveling to Sister City Morelia, Mexico.
Mr. Moore also reviewed the City's Indigent Defense budget.
City Clerks and Records
City Clerk Claar Tee gave an overview of the Clerk division's functions, discussed
election costs and reviewed the division's budget.
Information Technology Services
Information Technology Director Wantland discussed the division's functions.
Community Relations
Randy Beehler, Communications and Public Affairs Director, described their services and
funding, which is from cable TV franchise fees.
Legal
City Attorney Cutter and Prosecuting Attorney Martinez reviewed the Legal department
budget and proposed reductions. Ms. Martinez also discussed funding for the Community
Diversion Program, which was implemented in August. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and
A. Gutierrez seconded to maintain the$10,000 internship in the Legal budget. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
Human Resources
Human Resources Director Mendoza gave an overview of the division's functions.Assistant
Mayor Mendez asked if any other cities in Washington State are self-insured. Ms. Mendoza
will research and bring back that information.
Airport
Rob Peterson,Airport Manager, briefed Council on the airport activities and budget.
Finance
Cindy Epperson, Finance and Budget Director, introduced the Finance Department's division
managers.
Purchasing
City/County Purchasing Manager Ownby discussed her division's functions and gave an
update on the City/County purchasing merger.
Utility Services
Utility Services Manager Dean briefed Council on the Utility budget.
Financial Services
Tara Lewis, Financial Services Manager, reviewed the Finance division's budget. Ms.
Epperson reported on the LOEFF 1 pension responsibilities. Ms. Epperson noted an error
related to the Convention Center and Public Facilities District, which will be corrected and
brought back at Tuesday's meeting.
City Manager Moore noted they will continue with the Financial Services budget beginning on
page 31 at Thur • - ••.rning' • ••-t study s sion.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Men z mov • . • D. tier nd to adjourn the next Council
Business mee • • •' v- 'ng, er 1, 1 t 6 p.m. in Council
Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. e meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
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STUDY SESSION
November 3, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
9 a.m. --MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, Finance and Budget Director Epperson and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Council Budget Review by Department
City Manager Moore noted this session will begin with a continuation of the Finance budget.
FINANCE(cont ed)
Finance and Bu !et Dire •r co o her tion o he Finance budget.
COMMUNITY ' T
Planning
Joan Davenport, Community Development Director, gave an overview of the Planning
Division's functions, strategic initiative, cost recovery proposal and reviewed the division's
budget including reductions.After Council discussion,
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to forward the cost recovery fee
increase increase issue to the Planning Commission. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote,
Lover and D. Gutierrez voting no. MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to
approve the Planning Division's strategic initiative reorganization plan.The motion
carried by a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no.
Codes
Joe Caruso, Manager, briefed Council on the Code Division duties and budget. Council
requested a report on the number of stray dogs picked up each month.
Office of Neighborhood Development Office
Archie Matthews, Manager, briefed Council on the Division's functions, funding and
budget.
YRDA(Mill Site)
Community Development Director Davenport reviewed the mill site budget.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sean Hawkins, Manager, discussed the Division's budget, strategic initiatives and special
event fees.
Visitor and Convention Center
John Cooper, President and CEO of Yakima Valley Tourism and Connie Upton, General
Manager of the Yakima Convention Center, briefed Council on their activities, events
and funding issues.
Capitol Theatre
Charlie Robin, CEO of the Capitol Theatre, reviewed the Capitol Theatre budget.
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Scott Schafer briefed Council on the Public Works Administration
budget.
Streets &Traffic
Joe Rosenlund, Manager, reviewed the Street and Traffic Division budget.After Council
discussion, MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to not have any
cuts to the Streets and Traffic Division. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Parks & Recreation
Ken Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Manager reviewed the Parks and Recreation budget.
After Council di i MO a • ■ Gutier - and ake zero cuts
to the Parks a Rec ti. budg= TheAn
. ca d by a 6-1, ver voting no.
Cemetery
Public Works D • af: revie t cemet \ get.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a Council Study
Session on November 8, 2016, at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:54 p.m.
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STUDY SESSION
November 8, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
9 a.m. --MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, Finance & Budget Director Epperson and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member Holly Cousens (excused)
2. Council Budget Review by Department
City Manager M, •re ga •p; ing sta en : ardin he Public W ks 2017 budget.
PUBLIC WOR
- Refuse
Loretta Zammarc i, -efuse & -ecycling anager, reviewed the Division's mission,
personnel, budget and strategic initiatives.
- Equipment Rental -City Hall Maintenance
Richard Wonner, Fleet& Facilities Manager, reported the Division is operating at the best
it ever has. He reviewed strategic initiatives, which include an upgrade to the City Hall
elevators.
-Transit
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager, reviewed the Division's budget. Council Member D. Gutierrez
requested to see the Transit contract with Selah and a link to the Transit bus application.
UTILITIES
-Water -Irrigation
Dave Brown, Water& Irrigation Manager, briefed Council on the Division's personnel, budget
and strategic initiatives.
-Wastewater -Stormwater
Mike Price, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, reviewed the Division's budget. City
Manager Moore provided an update on the Drainage Improvement District negotiations with
Yakima County.
Engineering -Arterial Street - REET 1 &2
Chief Engineer Sheffield discussed the Division's budget, transportation projects and street
light improvements.
Assistant Mayor Mendez requested a break down of the professional services budget line
item for all divisions.
3. Community Safety Update
Chief Rizzi provided an update on the recent violence in the community. He reported in 2014
there were two homicides, last year there were seven and this year there have been twelve.A
breakdown of the homicides this year are as follows: three drug; three domestic
violence; two robbery; one gang; one property dispute, and two have unknown motives at this
time. Nine of the ten offenders have been arrested.
Council Member D. Gutierrez noted the commonality seems to be aggression in males and
believes youth development which targets young boys before the 8th grade would be helpful.
After further Council discussion, MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to
request a follow-up meeting with the Yakima School District and on the agenda
include youth development and violence. The motion carried by unanimous vote,
Cousens absent.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: Men • • •d . ■. t 'erre and ouncil Study
Session on N. -mbe 0, 116 - a.m C cil Chamb . The motion carried
by unanimous v, -, Cou- s • -
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STUDY SESSION
November 10, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
9 a.m. --MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, Finance & Budget Director Epperson and City Clerk Clear Tee
Absent: Council Member Holly Cousens (excused)
2. Council Budget Review by Department
Mayor Coffey n4 -d the 'u • ale • om t Greater Yak a Chamber of
Commerce exp ssing c c: gm:dditi - ' es positi to any increase in
taxes.
City Manager Moore noted he will be as ing for Council erection on the preliminary budget on
November 15 to bring changes forward for a final public hearing on December 6.
FIRE
Chief Stewart reviewed the Fire Department's mission, staffing, strategic initiatives and
budget. Chief Stewart noted a correction on the Fire Strategic Initiative slide should show a
$25,000 reduction in temporary employee fees. Deputy Chief Soptich reviewed the Fire
capital budget.
Public Safety Communication
SunComm Manager Brad Coughenour reviewed the Division's budget, reductions
and strategic initiative.
POLICE
Chief Rizzi reviewed the Police Department's budget reductions, funding and strategic
initiative.After Council discussion,
MOTION: Lover moved and Mendez seconded not to accept these budget
alternatives and move these positions. The motion failed by a 4-2 vote with Coffey,A.
Gutierrez, D. Gutierrez and Mendez voting no, Cousens absent.
MOTION: Lover moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to at least remove the reduction
in the training budget(for YPD). The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent.
Finance and Budget Director Epperson noted the next item on the agenda is asking Council
for direction related to revenue options. The first item is to establish a brokered natural gas
utility tax. City Manager Moore asked for Council direction on whether to move this forward to
a draft ordinance. Mayor Coffey asked if there were any objections to moving this item
forward, and hearing none, stated the establishment of a brokered natural gas utility
tax item will be moved forward.
Ms. Epperson stated the next item on the agenda is to eliminate the $4,000 lid on electric,
natural gas and telephone tax. Mayor Coffey stated she would not support that; however, she
could support some type of phase in. Council Member D. Gutierrez suggested increasing the
cap $4,000 over a span of four years, or$1,000 per year for the next four years. Mayor
Coffey asked if there were any objections to moving this item forward, and hearing
none, stated increasing the lid on electric, natural gas and telephone tax by $4,000
over the next four years will be moved forward.
After discussion on establishing some level of a Transportation Benefit District
(TBD), it was Council consensus to bring this back in January 2017. City Manager
Moore noted staff will create a public hearing notice for this item to come back in January of
2017. Council Member D. Gutierrez confirmed from the discussion the amount of a TBD
would be $12 to $15 dollars.
Mayor Coffey o e -- -• havi - --•- rough erou •- •• - '•-s, this current
process does n see b: orkin. d w refe review the i s in a more
cohesive mann:
MOTION: D. G err- ov ' and G errez c ded to end day's meeting on
reduction con . - - ions. e motis rried by 5- vote, Lover sting no, Cousens
absent.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to next City
Council Business meeting on November 15, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent.
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November 15, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings --MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Dulce Gutierrez, Bill Lover, and Avina
Gutierrez
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interprete .ervi
Mayor Cof annou e er s- A re
4. Open Dis• '• - •r t Goo - Orde
Mendez read a proclamation for small businesses.
A. Proclamations
i. Small Business Saturday
Assistant Mayor Mendez proclaimed November 26, 2016, as Small Business Saturday
and Verlynn Best accepted.
ii. Ronald McDonald House Charities proclamation
Mayor Coffey proclaimed November 15, 2016, as Ronald McDonald House Charities
Global Day of Change. Megan Bewley, Yakima McDonald's Operator Trainee, accepted
the proclamation and reported Washington State has been approved for a second mobile
care unit.
C. Council Committee Meeting Minutes
i. Accept Neighborhood &Community Building Committee Meeting
Minutes of 8/18/2016 and 9/15/2016
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to accept the minutes as
presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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5. Council Reports
None.
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. 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 D. Gutierrez seconded to approve the consent
agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approve payment of disbursements for the period October 1 – 31, 2016
B. 3rd Quarter 2016 Capital Improvement Projects Report
C. Set December 6, 2016 as the date for an open record public hearing for the
2016 text amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
D. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Purchasing Agreement with Benton
County
RESOLUT • --2I - , RES• A TION onzing an erecting the City
Manager o e City Y. ma to ter i nter vernmental operative Purchasing
Agreemen 1 ith Be n
E. ' • - ad, g the Yakim. 'a and Recre n Manager to the
Millennium Foundation Board of Directors as an Ex-Officio Member
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-138, A RESOLUTION adding the Yakima Parks and
Recreation Manager to the Millennium Foundation Board of Directors as an ex– officio
member
F. Ordinance relating to Public Safety; amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code, Section 6.45.015, and adopting the Revised Code of Washington
9A.86.010, Disclosing Intimate Images
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-021,AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety; amending the City
of Yakima Municipal Code, Section 6.45.015, and adopting the Revised Code of
Washington 9A.86.010, Disclosing Intimate Images.
G. Second reading of an ordinance amending the 2016 budget and making
appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for
expenditure during 2016 (first reading on November 1, 2016)
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-022,AN ORDINANCE amending the 2016 budget for the City of
Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various
funds for expenditure during 2016 for various purposes described in the attached
Schedule.
7. Audience Participation
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Rogelio Montez and Felicity Farias, City residents, referenced an invitation to Council, the
City Manager and Community Development Director for a tour of East Yakima and stated
he has not had a response. He reported the tour will take place on November 21 at 3
p.m. and will begin at 507 S. 3rd Street, transportation will be provided and will last about
two hours. Mayor Coffey noted she had been in contact with a representative from One
America, notifying them that she will not be in town, but would be happy to take the tour on
another day.Assistant Mayor Mendez requested One America also take a tour of District
3, which is also in need of sidewalks and street lights. Mr. Montes noted Districts 1 and 2
need the most improvement. Mayor Coffey suggested future invitations go directly to the
Assistant in the City Manager's Office to facilitate scheduling and avoid quorum issues.
Steve Hill, City resident, voiced his support of the tour.
Frank Hewey, City resident, requested Council have a formal presentation
on the expenses related to the homeless encampment including staff time and
resources. He reported there is camping taking place at the Depot and would like the City
to enforce the anti-camping ordinance.
Jedidiah Haney, City resident, invited Council to attend Croptoberfest on November 19
from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at the old K&K Furniture store on 3rd Street.
Susan Soto Palmer, City resident and Chair of Yakima County Democrats, shared her
concern about the homeless situation. She discussed the fear a lot of community
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8. Public me= _ -.nsid citize ents o h roposed 20 Annual Action Plan
for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Fund Programs
Archie Matthews, Manager of the Office of Neighborhood Development Services, briefed
Council on the Annual Action Plan and stated other than a public hearing, no action is
necessary at this time.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed
the hearing.
9. First public hearing on the proposed 2017 Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the
City of Yakima
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the 2017 Revenue and
Expenditure Budget.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Verlynn Best, President and CEO of the Greater
Yakima Chamber of Commerce, spoke against any increase in taxes. Kris Miller, City
resident, suggested the City look at other revenue sources such as enforcing the tinted
window law, using the City print shop instead of the Yakima Herald and put in paid parking.
She also spoke against raising taxes.
10. Public hearing and ordinances pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes to be levied for collection in
Fiscal Year 2017
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Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the Ad Valorem ordinances.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed
the hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinances by title only.
A.) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-023,AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax levy;
declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2017 regular levy up to 101%
along with new construction, annexation, refunds and growth in state-assessed property
values from the amount levied the previous year.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by a 5-2 vote with Lover and Cousens voting no.
B.) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-024, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad
valorem taxes necessary to discharge the expected expenses and obligations for the
2017 Budget for the City of Yakima.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried a 5-2 vote with Lover and Cousens voting no.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
11. Martin Luth • Pa iiip
Parks & R: eation :n. _ nso A. Co he re noting they have
several ord ances J m her -s, : •ar and Recrea n Commission could
review.
MOTION: AGutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to move the
recommended ordinances to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further
review. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
12. Ordinance amending Chapter 5.79: Transportation Network Companies
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the amendments.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-025,AN ORDINANCE relating to amendments to the
Transportation Network Companies Ordinance of the Yakima Municipal Code.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
13. Other Business
A. Letter from Plaza Committee to Council
City Manager Moore briefed Council of the letter from the Plaza Committee,
outlining where they are today, describing the three phase fundraising campaign, and
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requesting Council participation in future fundraising events.
John Baule, City resident and Plaza Fundraising Committee Member, discussed phases
of fundraising and how their request for a December 31, 2017, deadline is very
aggressive. He reported the $3 million campaign for the Museum took three years.
Brendan Monahan, Plaza Fundraising Committee Member, stated he is hearing there is a
perception that a deadline of December 31, 2016, had been established; however, he has
no idea where that is coming from. He confirmed the Plaza was approved on July 5, 2016,
which would have given only six months to raise $9 million dollars, which is not possible.
He reported a deadline of December 31, 2017, is very aggressive and stated they
should be celebrating the $5.5 million raised to date. They are entering the next phase of
fundraising and are very excited about a partnership with the City to seek funds. He
reported they would be happy to provide updates as often as Council would like.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded that the Plaza fundraising
committee seta timeline of December 31, 2017. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and
Cousens seconded to table(postpone) this discussion to the December 6,
2017, Council meeting. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote with Coffey, Mendez and
Adkison voting no.
B. Homelessness
Council M: ber D. ti: ez pro• sed - llowi 10 Point Pla o help protect public
health and :fety an• e. arm , .- ce eltere residents on
permissibl: ampin, r• ds i .
1.)Amend City Ordinance to allow permissible camping and identify permissible camping
lots
2.) Portable bathrooms
3.) Garbage and disposal boxes for needles
4.) Shower access (partnership needed)
5.)Animal assisted therapy(partnership needed)
6.) Family re-unification utilizing bus vouchers
7.) Safeguard cubbies for personal property of campers
8.) PO Box and key(requires post box installation)
9.)Assist in acquiring Washington State ID card
10.)Assist in opening banking-checking account
She reported the last three points would be offered only to homeless individuals able and
willing to donate a minimal amount of hours of time to civic service around the city(i.e.
picking up litter and painting over graffiti). Upon completion of the set hours of
volunteering, campers in good standing who wish to continue the employment program
would be offered minimum wage for civic service completed. Establishing a maximum
amount of hours paid for any one individual (who meets preceding guidelines) should be
set on a per month or annual basis to offer the opportunity to as many homeless
individuals as possible. This 10 Point Plan would help homeless individuals in a variety of
ways, from improving immediate safety and sanitary concerns of camp sites to
encouraging and setting up infrastructure for rehabilitation into society. Other things to
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keep in mind while considering the feasibility of this plan: the City will still work with
partners to secure winter shelter for unbearable weather as we currently do.Also, it is
expected that residents at said permissible campgrounds will be given information for
service providers that offer permanent or transitional housing, healthcare, or other needed
services.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to direct staff to estimate
a fiscal note attached to this plan as well as a feasibility study in its entirety for
this ten point plan. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Coffey voting no.
Assistant Mayor Mendez asked City Manager Moore if the feasibility report could be on the
next Business agenda. Mr. Moore stated the request will encompass a lot of staff time and
currently they are working on the budget; however, he will attempt to have some
information on the December 13 agenda.After further discussion,
MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to move this issue to the
Neighborhood and Community Building Committee. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a Council Study
Session . be - - , at 9 a at Ci • arried by
unanimous • - - ing adj, rued 4 p.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
November 28, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
9 a.m. --MINUTES
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1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and, Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, Finance and Budget Director Epperson and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. 2017 Preliminary Budget Wrap Up
City Manager Moore gave opening statements and noted the final public hearing on the 2017 budget
will occur on December 6, 2016,with the 2017 budget adoption on December 13, 2016. Cindy
Epperson, Financ: --- - •getr -- - •egan di ssion gic initiatives.
Human Resource -State i .dd ule ov S are. Human Resources
Director Mendoza apped e fter isc sion, OTIO Lover moved and
Cousens second • to - ' o the •G So e. he motion ca d by unanimous vote.
Finance--Strategic initiative to purchase Workiva Reporting Software. Ms. Epperson briefed Council
on the software.After Council discussion, MOTION: Cousens moved and Lover seconded to
approve it.The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Planning--Strategic initiative for Planning Division reorganization. MOTION: Lover moved and
Adkison seconded to approve this reorganization.The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Fire--Strategic initiative for facility remodel and modernization. Chief Stewart briefed Council on the
request.After Council discussion, MOTION: Lover moved and Coffey seconded to reduce this
by 50% and review again in July. Council members discussed seeing a breakdown of the costs.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to table this. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Fire--Strategic initiative to add one Fire Maintenance Mechanic position--less temporary salary.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Adkison seconded to accept the additional one Fire
Maintenance Mechanic position.The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Fire--Strategic initiative to add three Firefighter positions. City Manager Moore and Chief
Stewart reported on this initiative.After Council discussion, MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and
Lover seconded to add the additional three Firefighters to the preliminary budget. The
motion carried by a 6-1 vote with Lover voting no. City Manager Moore confirmed with Council that
this provides authorization to hire three additional Firefighters in January which is separate from the
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SAFER grant.
Airport--Strategic initiative to add one Airport Assistant Manager position. MOTION: Adkison
moved and Coffey seconded to approve. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Works/Streets--Strategic initiative for energy conservation street lighting. MOTION:
Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to approve. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Works/Streets--Strategic initiative for sidewalk repair/installation and tree removal. City
Manager Moore noted if Council approves a Transportation Benefit District, then the sidewalk repair
and tree removal component of the expense would be built into that revenue. MOTION: A. Gutierrez
moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to approve. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Works/Streets--Strategic initiative to add two Traffic Signs and Marking Specialist positions
and to add one Traffic Technician position. Public Works Director Schafer stated with Council's earlier
decision to not make any budget cuts to Streets and Traffic, he proposed these strategic initiatives
be placed on hold until next year and Council agreed.
City Manager Moore noted with expenditures now concluded, a discussion on revenue options will be
next.
City Wide/New Revenue--Strategic initiative to establish a brokered natural gas utility tax and
eliminate lid on electric, natural gas and telephone tax. Finance and Budget Director Epperson
reported the brokered natural gas tax came about in the early 90's due to the deregulation of natural
gas, with large co • rch esale f- out-o ture made it
possible to add thi ax. Co, cil -tuber Guti: - .iscu ed lifting the p next year for the 2018
budget.After Cou I discu- •n - - : A. ' A - -z d Ad on seconded to
increase the cap the ur ele, "c a on as well as t brokered natural gas
utility tax, from a - ' a ' p t an$8,, ' a ;p for n t budgeta ear. The motion carried
by a 6-1 vote with Lover voting no.
City Wide/New Revenue--Strategic initiative to establish a Transportation Benefit District/impose
tab fee.After Council discussion, MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to
establish a Transportation Benefit District with direction to staff to look ata minimum$15
beginning fee. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote with Lover voting no.
City Administration /Economic Development--Strategic initiative for a special event fee increase.
City Manager Moore stated this is a small amount of revenue with a complex policy discussion and
suggested this item be sent to the Council Economic Development Committee, with a view towards
bringing this back next year, to which Council agreed.
Utility Rate Proposal--City Manager Moore reported the original proposal at an earlier meeting
would increase the average utility bill for water,wastewater and refuse by$6.20 per month.At the
earlier meeting, Council had suggested an alternate proposal reducing the increase by half or to
$3.11 per month. He noted staff has brought back a hybrid proposal which is based on the alternate
proposal but increases refuse at 7% in order to build reserves to implement a recycling program.
After Council discussion, MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to accept the hybrid
proposal. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote with D. Gutierrez, Mendez,Adkison, Coffey voting no.
Council discussed prioritizing the increase for refuse and recycling.Assistant Mayor Mendez noted if
they approve the $6.20 as originally proposed, and not allocate any additional percent to any other
department, but properly allocate and fund each utility, this would provide the ability to start building
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reserves and give the capacity to move forward.After further discussion, MOTION: D. Gutierrez
moved and Mendez seconded to accept the original proposal of$6.20 per month. The
motion carried by a 5-2 vote with Lover and A. Gutierrez voting no.
Fire--it was Council consensus to bring the tabled motion regarding the Facility Remodel and
Modernization back for review. Chief Stewart distributed a breakdown of costs to Council. The motion
under review is "Lover moved and Coffey seconded to reduce this by 50% and review again
in July." MOTION: Lover moved and Coffey seconded to withdraw the motion. The motion to
withdraw carried by unanimous vote.After further Council discussion, MOTION: Lover moved and
A. Gutierrez seconded in lieu of the$700,000 on this proposal that we approve the Chiefs
request of$307,850, which removes the$50,000 in unanticipated maintenance costs. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business meeting on December 6, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion
carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings --MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez(arrived at 6:44
p.m.), Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce
Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interprete .ervi
Mayor Cof annou e er s- re .
4. Open Dis• '• - •r t Goo - Orde
5. Council Reports
A. Accept Public Safety Committee minutes of 9/29/16
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to accept the Council Public
Safety Committee minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
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. 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: Cousens moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to approve the consent
agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
A. 3rd Quarter 2016 Budget Report
B. Resolution announcing Council Business meeting schedule for 2017
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-139,A RESOLUTION adopting the City Council 2017 regular
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business meeting schedule.
C. Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington State Office of
Public Defense to support indigent defense expenses
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-140,A RESOLUTION ratifying and approving the City
Manager's execution of a grant agreement between the City of Yakima and the
Washington State Office of Public Defense accepting the terms and conditions for the
receipt of a 2017 Grant.
D. Resolution authorizing biennial interlocal dispatch services agreement with
Union Gap Police Department
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-141,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Dispatch Communications Services Contract between the City of Yakima and City of
Union Gap Police Department, hereinafter known as "Department."
E. Resolution authorizing biennial interlocal dispatch services agreement with the
City of Selah and Yakima County Fire Districts
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-142,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Dispatch Communications Services Contracts between the City of Yakima, City of Selah,
and Yakima County Fire Protection District No.'s 1, 2,3,4,6,9,12, and 14 hereinafter known
as "District."
F. '- . tion au .• ' .: a Conge 'on MitiQ) grant of
' 97, or - 64 - -nue 'htan Road Inter ction Improvement
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RESOLUT IN NO -21 .-14 R= OLU )N thorizing the ity Manager to accept
a Congesti_ ..tion/ Qualit 3 . A Q) gra o 497,375 for e 64th Avenue and
Ahtanum Road Intersections Improvement project.
G. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for
Humanity in an amount not to exceed $31,000 of HOME program funds to
acquire and construct a new affordable housing unit at 1120 S 11th Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-144, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to
execute agreements with Yakima Valley Partners, Habitat for Humanity in the amount of up
to Thirty One Thousand Dollars ($31,000.00) in Federal Housing and Urban Development
HOME funds for construction of a new low income housing unit in the City of Yakima.
H. Resolution authorizing an agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $124,144 for airport security gate
improvements
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-145,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Engineering Services
Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. in the amount not to exceed
$124,144.00 for Engineering Services for airport security gate improvements under
Airport Improvement Project 3-53-0089-38.
I. Resolution authorizing the third supplement to the Professional Services
Agreement with H. W. Lochner Inc., not to exceed $531,000, for final design of
the Bravo Company Boulevard roadway extension
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-146, RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the
third Supplement to the Professional Services Agreement(Contract No. 2011-73)with
H.W. Lochner Inc., not to exceed $531,000, for final design of the Bravo Company
Boulevard roadway extension from the existing south couplet improvements, located north
of the Fair Avenue/MLK Roundabout to the 'H'Street and 7th Street intersection.
J. Resolution authorizing contract renewal for 2017 animal control services with the
Yakima Humane Society
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-147, RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Animal Control Agreement with the Yakima
Humane Society for the year 2017.
K. Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Ellensburg to
partially fund commuter bus service between Yakima and Ellensburg
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-148, RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an interlocal agreement with the City of Ellensburg to partially fund commuter bus service
between Yakima and Ellensburg.
L. Resolution authorizing a collective bargaining agreement for 2017-2019 with
Teamsters Local #760 representing the Yakima Supervisors and Administrative
Unit
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-149, RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a
collective • • agr -tween - City ers Local #760
representi the Ya a pervis s & ' istrat Unit for Jan Ty 1, 2017 -
December 1, 2019
M. ' soluf' au i i rizin• o ctive b •a ng agreeme or 2017-2020 with
-rs Lo .1 #760 ; senting . kima Public orks Division
Managers Unit
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-150,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Yakima and Teamsters Local #760
representing the Public Works Division Manager Unit for January 1, 2017 - December 31,
2020.
N. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees
Section 2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-026,AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 8, 2017;
and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
O. Ordinance increasing the Bid Limit to $50,000 on the purchase of Supplies,
Material, Equipment and Services
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-027,AN ORDINANCE related to bids for contracts and purchases
without calling for bids and amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 1.80.040.
7. Audience Participation
Kelly White, City resident, proposed the City implement the following: declare that Yakima
will stand against bigotry and prejudice; add a Sanctuary City Ordinance; uphold women's
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rights; assure that Planned Parenthood will remain open; full LGBTQ inclusion; protection
of religious freedom; commit to criminal justice reform and rebuild trust between police
and communities of color; increase mental health funding; zero tolerance on racism,
discrimination, and raids conducted by Immigration Customs Enforcement; assure that
victims of discrimination and/or harassment have full access to City services; outsource
the Equity Study; add subtitles to City Council meetings; pledge to stand in solidarity with
our most vulnerable communities to reaffirm Yakima's commitment to the values of
inclusivity, respect, and dignity.
Audel Ramirez, City resident, stated he does not see any serious plan or investment for
the East side of Yakima in the 2017 budget proposal. He also feels prolonging the Equity
Assessment Study is unacceptable.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Final public meeting to consider citizen comments; and Resolution adopting the proposed
2017 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) and HOME
Fund Programs
Archie Matthews, ONDS Manager, briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed
the hearing.
The City CI • the r - •y title .
III°
MOTION: •usen •dki• - on dopt resolution. The
motion car d by u i us v. Me( -nt.
RESOLUT I " •. R-20 6-151, • - SOLUTI• adopting the proposed 2017 Annual
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Fund Programs
as mandated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
9. Public hearing and Ordinances to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's
recommendation concerning text amendments to Title 14 Subdivisions, Title 15 Yakima
Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, and Title 16 Administration of Development Regulations,
and amending the Land Use Application Fee Schedule in YMC Chapter 15.26.010
Bill Cook, Planning Commission Member, briefed Council on the item. Jeff Peters,
Supervising Planner, requested Council take action on each ordinance individually.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing.
Tom Durant, non-resident and Yakima business owner, spoke in favor of the 50% recovery
fees but shared his concern and suggestions regarding some of the 100% cost recovery
fees.
Joe Walsh, with Central Washington Home Builders, stated he provided written comments
indicating their support of the 50% cost recovery fees; however, the Interpretation Hearing
Examiner fee as proposed would put Yakima higher than Union Gap and the County.
Additionally, he feels the Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment fee is taking a large jump.
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Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinances by title only.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to pass ordinance A. The
motion carried 6-1, D. Gutierrez voting no.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Adkison seconded to pass ordinance B. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to pass ordinance C. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to pass ordinance D and
send the comments by Mr. Durant to the Planning Commission for further review.
The motion was withdrawn by Council consensus.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to pass ordinance
D with Mr. Durant's comments included. The motion was withdrawn by Council
consensus.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to pass ordinance D. The
motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Cousens, D. Gutierrez, and Lover voting no.
(A) ORDI CE 21 .-028, ORr 'NCE opting Cha r 14.21 Right-of-Way
Vacation in itle 14: b• • he • • aki ipal C e to codify state and
City of Yaki a Righ - :y - tion • -s, d amending C 1.43.080 (H).
(B) ORDIN• ' 10. 2 1 .-029, • ' •RDINA lating to the gulation of land use
and development in the City of Yakima amending Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to be consistent with state public notice
procedures.
(C) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-030,AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of land use
and development in the City of Yakima amending Title 16 Administration of Development
Permit Regulations of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to be consistent with state public
notice procedures.
(D) ORDINANCE NO. 2016-031,AN ORDINANCE amending the land use application fee
schedule found in Yakima Municipal Code Section 15.26.010 which sets fees associated
with Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, Title 14 Subdivision,
Title 17 Shoreline Master Program, and Title 6.88 State Environmental Policy Act.
10. Second public hearing on the proposed 2017 Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the
City of Yakima
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the public hearings, study sessions and steps
taken in creating the 2017 budget. Finance and Budget Director Epperson gave an
overview of the 2017 budget noting this will be brought back at the December 13, 2016,
meeting for adoption.
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Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing.
Mark Peterson, City resident, stressed how Council's decisions affect small businesses
and the need to slow the growth of government. He spoke against the fire inspection fees.
Rogelio Montes, City resident, commented he does not see anything in the budget to
improve the East side of Yakima. He stated he has filed a petition and has been asking the
City for several months to make improvements in District 1 and 2.Additionally, he will be
conducting another tour of the East side and hopes the Council members who did not
attend the first tour can attend the next one.
Tony Courcey, City resident, agreed with Mr. Peterson and expressed concern about
others using his stormwater system.
Mayor Coffey closed the public hearing.
Council Member A. Gutierrez reported the City is making sidewalk improvements in East
Yakima at Garfield Elementary in District 1 and Adams Elementary in District 2.
Council Member Cousens shared her concern with adding three additional Firefighter
positions to the 2017 budget by utilizing reserves. With the budget reserves low, she feels
it is not fiscally responsible to add these positions to the budget and would like the
opportunity to utilize a SAFER grant.After further discussion,
MOTION: • 1 - m• -01# dkis► econ - • • - -tion of the vote
taken at t 11-28 d g c‘ ing irin three . ditional Firefighters.
.
The motio arried • a D. G :nd voting ..
MOTION: - - . s m• -d and son se - d to postp. - the hiring of the
additional three Firefighters, as discussed at the 11-28 budget meeting, until the
outcome of a SAFER grant is determined. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Mendez
and D. Gutierrez voting no.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
11. Joint Resolution between the City and Yakima County providing terms and conditions of
Yakima County's transition of Drainage Improvement Districts 4, 13, 24, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41
and 48 to the City
City Manager Moore introduced the item and City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the
joint resolution.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-152,AJOINT RESOLUTION between the City of Yakima and
Yakima County in the Matter of Disposing of Assets and Property of Dissolved Drainage
Improvement Districts ("DID's") Nos. 4, 13, 24, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 48, Located Wholly
or Partly Within the City of Yakima.
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12. Ordinance adopting Chapter 8.77 Public Tree Ordinance in Title 8 Streets and Sidewalks
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to adopt public tree care standards, tree board, and
become a"Tree City USA" designated city
Supervising Planner Jeff Peters briefed Council on the item. Council Member A. Gutierrez
expressed her excitement for this and the fact that the Arboretum will be celebrating the
50th anniversary of Arbor Day in April 2017.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-032,AN ORDINANCE adopting Chapter 8.77 Public Tree
Ordinance in Title 8 Streets and Sidewalks of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to adopt
public tree care standards, tree board, and become a"Tree City USA" designated city.
13. Ordinance establishing a fee schedule for Fire Inspections
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the issue.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion car ' - -2 ens an( over v '
Aik
ORDINAN4 NO. 2 6 RDI, • k rel e fire de; amending Section
10.05.015 Chapt: 1 5 o Cit a nicipal Code provide for annual fire
and life saf '• • do for ex • uilding In pecial event and establishing fees
for such inspec ions.
14. Ordinance amending Chapter 7.68 of the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) regarding Water
Rates and Charges
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the ordinance and described
the difference between rates and/or fees and a tax. Council Member Lover spoke against
raising rates. Mayor Coffey asked if Council would like to take action on all of the rate
increases at one time, which was agreed upon by Council consensus.
The City Clerk read the ordinances by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinances for
agenda items 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Lover and A.
Gutierrez voting no.
Agenda item 14. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-034,AN ORDINANCE establishing rates,
charges, terms and conditions for domestic water system connections and service;
amending sections 7.68.250, 7.68.251 and 7.68.282 of chapter 7.68, Water Division, of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and providing for an effective date.
Agenda item 15. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-035,AN ORDINANCE establishing rates,
charges, terms and conditions for domestic water system connections and service;
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amending sections 7.56.050, 7.56.055, and 7.56.060, of Chapter 7.56, Domestic Water
System Connection Charge, of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and providing for an
effective date.
Agenda item 16. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-036,AN ORDINANCE relating to utility
charges, amending Chapter 7.60 YMC to provide updated definitions, retail wastewater
and strong waste charges, industrial wastewater charges, septage, exceptional waste
charges and pretreatment fees.
Agenda item 17. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-037,AN ORDINANCE revising the base rate
fee for the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility; setting the annual base
rate of the stormwater fee for 2017 through 2018; and amending Section 7.80.110 of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code to reflect the revised fee.
Agenda item 18. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-038,AN ORDINANCE relating to health and
sanitation; revising various refuse rates, fees and charges; adjusting various refuse rates,
fees and charges; and amending Sections 4.16.140; and 4.16.150 of the Yakima
Municipal Code accordingly.
15. Ordinance amending Chapter 7.56 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding Water
Connection Charge Fee Adjustment
Approved under agenda item 14.
16. Ordinance -••-••'ng Ch.. - .0 of the kima ing Wastewater
Collection , • r-. en ; , i Cha
Approved derag= •a
17. Ordinance •-• . Ch iter 7.: •f e Yaki icipal Code garding Storm
Drainage and Surface Water rates and charges
Approved under agenda item 14.
18. Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 4, Health and Sanitation, Chapter
4.16 Relating to 2017 Refuse Rates and Related levels of service
Approved under agenda item 14.
19. Ordinance amending Chapter 5.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to raise the lid of
4% tax to electric, natural gas, and telephone users from $4,000 to $8,000 per customer
per month, and establishing a brokered natural gas use tax
Finance and Budget Director Epperson briefed Council on the ordinance. Council Member
D. Gutierrez asked Council to consider raising the cap to $10,000. Finance &
Budget Director Epperson noted increasing the cap to $10,000 would bring in
approximately$65,000 in additional revenue and the vote on this issue must be a super
majority in order to pass.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to increase the cap to
$10,000. A super majority vote is required to pass; therefore, the motion failed by a 4-3
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vote with Lover,Adkison and Cousens voting no.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the
ordinance increasing the cap to$8,000. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Cousens
and Lover voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-039,AN ORDINANCE relating to business regulations and utility
taxes; amending Section 5.50.050 of Chapter 5.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code
pertaining to outside utility tax"caps" on companies in the business of selling or furnishing
natural gas, electric light or power, cellular telephone services and telephone services; and
enacting new Section 5.50.055 of Chapter 5.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code
establishing a brokered natural gas use tax; all to reduce the City's dependency on cash
reserves and contribute to capital funding.
20. Other Business
Council Member Lover feels the City is already tapping into reserves and they haven't
completed the budget yet. MOTION: Lover moved that any additional spending
requires an emergency policy issue. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member A. Gutierrez reported she has done some research and found other
states have Neighborhood Improvement Districts in order to increase revenue to repair
roads and infrastructure and in Washington state they are called Community Renewal
Districts. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to take this
idea to th: ' - •orh i • - mun' Build' urther research.
The motio arried u imous •te.
Assistant or Mev ez ate• co• •la ould be ove 200,000 and should
be tied to . - -• ou -. Co 'I •mber A i n asked abo ersonnel costs to
staff the program. City Manager Moore reporte• e ity is researc ing the costs
associated with the proposed plan. Council Member Lover suggested a study session to
review this issue and invite YVCOG, Yakima County and homeless service providers.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to have a study session
on this plan(Homeless 10 point plan) by December 16th. The motion carried
by unanimous vote.
A. Letters of support
City Manager Moore reported the City has received two requests for letters of
support. The first request is asking Council Member Avina Gutierrez to provide a letter of
support for Rural Community Development Resources (RCDR) application to expand its
revolving loan fund operation. RCDR is an organization that the City supports with an
annual CDBG appropriation and the mission to expand local opportunities to grow small
businesses is a benefit to the community.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to approve the letter of
support. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
City Manager Moore noted the second request is from the Washington Environmental
Council asking the legislature to restore Model Toxic Control Act funding for major
environmental clean-up projects, which aligns with Council's adopted State Legislative
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priority. Council Member Lover noted this should be discussed with area Legislators
before taking any action.
MOTION: A. Gutirrez moved and Coffey seconded to approve the letter of
support. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, Lover voting no and Mendez absent.
B. Resolution authorizing a Surface Transportation Block Grant(STBG) Set-aside
grant application for a project that would construct bike lanes on Powerhouse
Road from Cowiche Canyon Road to Pecks Canyon Road
City Manager Moore briefed Council on a grant the City recently became aware of.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-153,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to sign a
Surface Transportation Block Grant(STBG) Set-aside grant application for a project that
would construct bike lanes on Powerhouse Road from Cowiche Canyon Road to Pecks
Canyon Road.
21. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on
Decembe . ' at . . mot' arrie . he meeting
adjourned , 8:52 p. .
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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