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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: January 10, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the December 13, 2016, City Council
Business meeting and December 13, 2016, City Council Study
Session
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
December 13, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
2 p.m. Business Meeting --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 Acting City Clerk Stephens
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interprete .ervi
Mayor Cof introd -d ase ann nterpr r services are
available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good o e Order
A. Proclamations
12th Annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day
Mayor Coffey proclaimed December 21, 2016, as Homeless Persons' Memorial
Day. Chairman Don Hinman and CEO and President Anita Monoian, Yakima Neighborhood
Health Services, accepted the proclamation.
B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
Recognition of 20 Years of Service for Fire Captains Don
Wolterstorff, Jeremy Rodriguez and David Stark
Chief Stewart recognized Fire Captains Don Wolterstorff, Jeremy Rodriguez and David
Stark for 20 years of service to the City of Yakima.
ii. Recognition of Jeff Bond, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, for 20
years of service to the City of Yakima
Water and Irrigation Manager Brown recognized Jeff Bond, Water Treatment Plant
Supervisor, for 20 years of service to the City of Yakima.
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iii. Recognition of Senior Assistant Attorney Mark Kunkler
City Attorney Cutter announced Senior Assistant Attorney Mark Kunkler is retiring from the
City and recognized him for his service to the City of Yakima. Council members
congratulated Mr. Kunkler on his retirement and presented him with a service award.
C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
Recommendation of reappointing Colette Keeton and Lisa Vallejo
to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and appointment of Greg
Lighty to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
Council Member Lover briefed Council on the Nominating Committee meetings and
recommendations. MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to reappoint
Colette Keeton and Lisa Vallejo to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and
confirm the City Manager's appointment of Greg Lightly to the Police &Fire Civil
Service Commission. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
5. Council Reports
A. Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee meeting
minutes of October 20, 2016
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to accept the minutes as
presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
B. cept n« Nomin. g C tee utes from N ember 29 and
I .cembe •,
MOTION: - o d and ,v seco o accept th inutes. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
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. Items 8
and 9 were added to the consent agenda becoming items 6M& 6N. 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 Mendez seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. 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
B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period November 1 — 30, 2016
C. Set Public Hearing for January 17, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. to declare property
surplus to the City needs
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D. Set date of January 10, 2017, for a closed record public hearing to consider the
Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding an application
submitted by Columbia Ridge Homes, LLC for a 35-lot preliminary plat known
as Englewood Place in the vicinity of N 74th Ave & Englewood Ave
E. Resolution setting the time and place for hearing on January 10, 2017, at 6:30
PM in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to hear from the public on the
creation of a Transportation Benefit District, comprising the corporate limits of
the City, and specifying the functions and transportation improvements to be
exercised or funded
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-154, RESOLUTION setting the time and place for hearing on
January 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to hear from the
public on the creation of a Transportation Benefit District, comprising the corporate limits
of the City, and specifying the functions and transportation improvements to be exercised
or funded.
F. Resolution setting the time and place for hearing on January 10, 2017, at 6:30
PM in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to hear from the public on the City
of Yakima assuming the rights, powers, functions and obligations of the City of
Yakima Transportation Benefit District
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-155, A RESOLUTION setting the time and place for hearing
on January 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to hear from the
public on t Yaki ing th- hts, p •bligations of the
City of Yaki a Tran .rt on Be it Di- •
G. ' .solutio .n ag - --- wit en ra Wash ston Range
,nse y, i ing b, e as S Va y Shooting ' k, for use of its
.. • rang. or wea•. training . • eapons prac a for certain
designated City employees
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-156,A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement with Central Washington Range
Conservancy, doing business as Sun Valley Shooting Park(hereafter"SVSP")for the use
of SVSP's shooting range for weapons training and weapons practice for certain
designated City employees.
H. Resolution authorizing the execution of a Signatory Airline Lease and Operating
Agreement with Alaska Airlines for property located at 2300 West Washington
Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-157, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a Signatory
Airline Lease and Operating Agreement with Alaska Airlines for property located at 2300
West Washington Avenue, Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
I. Resolution ratifying and approving the Chief of Police's execution of
recurring annual agreements with the United States Department of Justice
and Drug Enforcement Administration
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-158,A RESOLUTION ratifying and approving the Chief of
Police's execution of Agreements between the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration, and the Yakima Police Department
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J. Resolution authorizing an Eighth Amendment to 911 Support Services
Agreement with Yakima County
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-159, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Eighth Amendment to the "911 Support
Services Agreement" with Yakima County for the provision of 911 services that extends
the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2016.
K. Resolution authorizing a Ninth Amendment to 911 Support Services Agreement
with Yakima County
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-160,A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Ninth Amendment to the "911 Support
Services Agreement" with Yakima County for the provision of 911 services that extends
the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2017.
L. Resolution appointing the City Engineer or Chief Engineer as the authorized
signor of documents for the sole purpose of requesting reimbursement for
federally funded road construction projects
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-161,A RESOLUTION appointing the City Engineer or Chief
Engineer as the authorized signor of documents for the sole purpose of requesting
reimbursement for federally funded road construction projects.
M. Resolution authorizing certain uncollectable parking citations to be written off
RESOLUT IN NO. 2• •-162, RES A , ION thorizing the rite-off of certain
uncollecta• parkin it. - - - pen. - r th Yakim
N. ' .soluti' aur •rizin• -rt. uncol to central acc nts receivables to be
•
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-163,A RESOLUTION authorizing the write-off of certain
uncollectable central accounts receivables for the City of Yakima.
7. Audience Participation
Ron King, City resident, spoke against fee increases in the 2017 budget.
Beverly Breitenfeldt, City resident, expressed appreciation for the City Council and spoke
on three issues: 1) opposes becoming a sanctuary city--proposes to become a refuge
city, 2) suggested Council accept Archie Matthews' offer to take care of the homelessness
issue, and 3) requested privatizing refuse and investigating the true cost of a recycling
program.
Verlynn Best spoke as a member of the business community against homeless
encampments and suggested looking at Salt Lake City's Justice Housing Program, which
has been proven to work.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. Ordinance adopting a 2017 Budget for the City of Yakima
City Manager Moore thanked Council for the many hours spent on developing the
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budget. Finance and Budget Director Epperson provided a brief outline of the
2017 budget.
Forbes Mercy, City resident, suggested the fire inspection be on a sliding scale. City
Manager Moore confirmed it is on a sliding scale.
Tony Courcey, City resident, talked about stormwater and refuse issues. Council Member
D. Gutierrez noted she will follow up with Mr. Courcey on his concerns.
Council Member Lover stated he would like to look for more savings and reduce spending
since Council has until the end of December to adopt the budget. Council Member D.
Gutierrez feels they are moving in a better direction.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-040,AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of Yakima,
Washington, for the year 2017; and making appropriations for estimated expenditures.
9. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Yakima Police Athletic League for 2017 to
provide evidence based programming and/or activities at the Washington Fruit Community
Center
Helen Hary , Seni. A s . _ Attor •rief Council on t agreement. Council
Member D .utierreha for t, k o eme Council Member
Cousens ntione• at e 'e fo _ _ 'nf ation about tential new volunteers
for the pro
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-164,A RESOLUTION approving an agreement with the
Yakima Police Athletic League for 2017 to provide evidence based programming and/or
activities at the Washington Fruit Community Center, and authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute and administer the agreement.
10. Discuss ambulance ordinance fee
Brad Coughenour, Public Safety Communications Manager, briefed Council on the
proposal. City Manager Moore reported the City has received several letters from various
agencies in opposition to this proposal.
David Lynde and William Woodcock, non-residents, spoke against the proposal and urged
Council to spend more time reviewing the issue.
Discussion and questions ensued among Council regarding how much of this is the
responsibility of the City and if this is a gifting of public funds. City Attorney Cutter reported
in his opinion this is not a gift of funds. Council Member D. Gutierrez asked if a
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postponement would allow time for a meeting of those involved. City Manager Moore said
there is time for a stakeholder meeting, which he will attend.
MOTION: Lover moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to postpone this topic until the
January 17, 2017, City Council meeting. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Coffey and
Mendez voting no.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
11. City Manager report to recap Council Study Session direction on Homeless issues
City Manager Moore reported outreach to service providers is underway as directed by
Council at the morning Study Session.
Chris Worrell, County resident and local business owner, spoke against the proposed
homeless encampment location at Fire Station 95.
Council Member D. Gutierrez recapped tasks assigned to the Neighborhood and
Community Building Committee (NCBC) by Council are to look into potential partnerships,
location site and source of funding. Mayor Coffey also asked for a report from the City
Manager on which items of the Ten Point Plan may be provided by various service
providers.
Council Member Cousens noted that she has provided Clallam County's five-year plan to
the City M. _ ,•ich i _ -viewe• Legal I an to be reviewed
by the NC: . Cou M ber D. .utier ppo d reviewing at the January NCBC
meeting, w h was p - - - oun• • -ns
12. Other Bu ess
Council Member A. Gutierrez spoke about comments made under audience participation
earlier in the meeting regarding becoming a refuge city and requested staff to research
what other cities have done in regard to creating a "sanctuary city," or something similar.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded that this topic be placed on
the January 10, 2017, agenda and that staff provide examples of what other cities
have done with respect to sanctuary cities, safe communities, refuge cities etc.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Council Member D. Gutierrez stated the Neighborhood and Community Building
Committee is asking Council members to provide a brief statement in the bi-monthly City
Issues Brief. She suggested one Council member statement per month, starting in
January with the Mayor.
13. Adjournment
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to a special Joint
City Council & Yakima School District Meeting on December 15, 2016, at 6 p.m. at
YSD Central Services, 104 N. 4th Avenue, Yakima. The motion carried by unanimous
vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
December 13, 2016
City Hall --Council Chambers
10 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 and Acting City Clerk Stephens
2. Recommendation from Neighborhood & Community Building for phased implementation of
the Ten Point Plan for Unsheltered Individuals
Mayor Coffey n1 ee ' ' • on the -com cil
Neighborhood : ommk 'ty ilding 1 'mmi ••: NCB for phased i lementation of the
Ten Point Plan f unshel re, --. - . s. C e utierr reported this item
was discussed the No C d re ted i ,wi recommend ions: if the plan is
approved by C. • ' ' b: phase. • a loc. •n r the camp be determined. The
NCBC's site recommendation is Fire S a ion 95 on as ob Hill Blvd with the first phase
including parts 1, 2 and 3, the second phase including parts 4, 8, 9 and the third phase
including parts 5, 6 and 7.
Council Member Adkison shared her concerns about another homeless encampment. She
noted there would be considerable costs, even if only enacting parts 1, 2 and 3 and asked
about a funding source. Council Member D. Gutierrez said the funding is something that
would have to be agreed on by Council and she expects costs for parts 1-3 to be
approximately$30,000.
Audience Participation:
Annette Rodriguez, Homeless Services Director of Yakima Neighborhood Health Services
(YNHS) and member of the Homeless Network of Yakima County, commented that many of
the services mentioned in the Ten Point Plan are already occurring and she hopes to avoid
duplication of services. She reported the following services already provided: Triumph
Treatment and the Union Gospel Mission provide hygiene centers; YNHS is working with area
churches for storage options for personal belongings; YNHS has a homeless certification
process for truly unsheltered individuals to receive their mail at the Depot, with 50-75
individuals receiving mail at the Depot. She noted providing PO Boxes is costly due to
frequent replacement of lost keys; YNHS has a job match program and assists individuals
with obtaining ID and social security cards, which can cost$24-54, depending on if it is a
renewal or new I D.
Greg Stewart, President and General Manager of the Central Washington State Fair, spoke
against the Fire Station location and said it would have financial and public safety impacts on
the area. He also noted President Obama's homeless expert, Barbara Poppe, has concluded
that encampments are not a solution. Roger Wilson, property owner in Yakima, stated he was
not in favor of camps and suggested the homeless be allowed to disburse throughout the
City and any complaints can be dealt with one at a time. He said that any camp needs to
come with a program in place. Leroy Golightly, City resident, spoke against programs to help
the homeless.
Don Hinman spoke on behalf of YNHS and in favor of the current YNHS housing programs.
Terry Morton, owner of four commercial lots adjacent to the Fire Station, stated he moved his
business from North First due to problems with the homeless and has worked hard to clean
up the properties. He spoke against implementing a homeless camp at Fire Station 95. Bob
McLaughlin, City resident representing the Justice Housing Yakima group, spoke in favor of
building a tiny village. Ellie Lambert, City resident, spoke as an advocate for the homeless
and stressed the importance of placing an encampment near services. Jeremy Rodriguez,
President of the International Association of Firefighters, noted they have some concerns
including security and a lack of sidewalks in the area.
Mayor Coffey reopened Council discussion and noted that letters of opposition from Esther
Huey and Cheryl Berg have been received regarding the Fire Station site. Council Member
D. Gutierrez dis -• some - •- allenge .nd limi - • '•v ing a location.
Council Membe ous- sa this p . will a the Ci to se proact . ouncil Member
A. Gutierrez str: .ed the ir= , - '•• atio t me • • •- perm ent and that
continued discu ,ion is r e. g - opti --
City Manager M.. - -•orted .n seve - . ions tha a•- taken place nce the closure of
the previous location. Three churches are providing shelter and no one registered has been
turned away. Those with pets and other challenges have been provided motel vouchers, and
YVCOG is setting aside another$130,000 this winter for motel vouchers. Between shelters
and motel vouchers, individuals who want to be indoors are indoors. The City is storing
belongs at Public Works and the Office of Neighborhood Development Services has
employed several people though the YNHS employment project. Mr. Moore provided an
update on the legislature possibly taking actions to create six tiny home villages throughout
the State, and he understands the Justice Project in Yakima is under consideration for
potential funding should this be approved.
Mayor Coffey noted time should be scheduled to visit the Pierce County tiny housing project.
Council Member D. Gutierrez stated she would like Council to make a decision on a revenue
source, encampment location and an opening date for the encampment. Council Member
Cousens asked for another list of possible locations. Discussion ensued on location options
and how to move the project forward.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to take this conversation back
to the NCBC to form a committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Ms. Rodriguez of YNHS noted the Homeless Network will be meeting Thursday at 9 a.m. and
this would be an opportunity for Council to establish a subcommittee to meet with the
coalition. Office of Neighborhood Development Manager Matthews offered his services as
the point person with other service providers.
Mayor Coffey suggested the scope of work for the NCBC could be narrowed to the following:
1) identify those actions on the Ten Point Plan that are being done by service providers; 2)
forward a site specific recommendation; 3) identify and recommend a funding source; and 4)
recommend a service provider to partner with.
Council Member D. Gutierrez suggested the December 15th NCBC agenda be modified to
include the committee approach to the Plan, and that the meeting be rescheduled to
accommodate the public and service providers.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to move the NCBC meeting to
Friday, December 16 at 4:00 p.m. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Adkison moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business meeting today, December 13, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The
motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:49 a.m.
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