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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
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 Manaer Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge ofAllegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Piedge ofAllegiance.
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Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
Mendez read a proclamation for small businesses.
A. Proclamations
Small Business Saturday
Assistant Mayor Mendez proclaimed November 26, 2016. as Small Business Saturday
and Verlynn Best accepted.
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
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
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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 paymentof disbursementsfor the period October 1-31.201O
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
O. Resolution authorizing an IntergovernmentaPurchasing Agreement with Benton
County
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-137,ARESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakirna to enter into an lntergovernmentalCooperative Purchasing
Agreement with Benton County
E. Resolution adding the City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Manager to the
Millennium Foundation Board of Directors as an Ex -Officio Member
RESOLUTION NO. R-201S438,ARESOLUTION 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 Municipai Code, Section 6.45.015, and adopting the Revised Code of
Washington 8A.05.010. 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.A0ORDINANCE 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 Iast 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 home!ess situation. She discussed the fear a lot of community
members are feeling due to the election and suggested a hotline for people with post-
election
PUBLIC HEARINGS
O. Public meeting to consider citizen comments on the proposed 2017 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 Milier, City
resident, suggested the City look at other revenue sources such as enforcing the tinted
window lawusing the Gity 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 Luther King Jr. Park Update
Parks & Recreation Manager Wilkinson briefed Council on the report noting they have
several ordinances from other cities, which the Parks and Recreation Commission could
review.
MOTION: A Gutierrez 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 5/9: 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
noide8whe[e 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 wlth the City to seek funds. He
reported they would be happy to provide updates as often as Council would like.
After Council discission,
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded that the Plaza fundraising
committee set a timeline of December 31, 2017. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and
Cousens seconded to table (postpone) this discussion to the December 6
2016, Council meeting. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote with Coffey, Mendez and
Adkison voting no.
B. Homelessness
Council Member D. Gutierrez proposed the following 10 Point Plan to help protect public
health and safety and reduce the harm experienced by unsheltered residents on
permissible camping grounds in the City:
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.) P(] 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
vv8yS, 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 on November 28, 2016, at 9 a.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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