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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-26 NCBC Agenda Pkt_rescheduledYakima City Council Committee Neighborhood & Community Building Committee (NCBC) Council Chambers, City Hall – 129 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA *Rescheduled* Thursday January 26, 2017 1:30 p.m. City Council City Staff Councilmember Dulce Gutiérrez (Chair) Cliff Moore, City Manager Councilmember Avina Gutiérrez Joan Davenport, Community Development Director Councilmember Carmen Méndez Councilmember Holly Cousens (alternate) Agenda 1. Community Equity Program (J. Davenport) a. Asset Data Collection Update b. Further Discussion 2. Community Renewal District (S. Watkins) 3. Parks Updates (K. Wilkinson) a. Parks Commission Budget Priority Rankings b. Parks Survey Results c. Parks and Playground Rules and Regulations Ordinance 4. Board Appointed Reports – Standing Item a. Comprehensive Plan Update (J. Calhoun) b. Homeless Network (C. Méndez) c. Parks & Recreation Commission (D. Gutiérrez) d. Henry Beauchamp Community Center (A. Gutiérrez) e. Historic Preservation (A. Gutiérrez) f. TRANS-Action Committee (D. Gutiérrez) g. Transit Development Plan / Transit Related Issues (D. Gutiérrez) h. Ethics & Human Rights Committee (A. Gutiérrez) i. Community Integration Committee (D. Gutiérrez) j. Bike/Pedestrian Committee (C. Méndez) 5. Other Business / Requests a. Approve Minutes of 12/16/2016 b. Recap of Deliverables for Next NCBC Meeting c. Future Items Interpreter for Next Meeting 6. Audience Participation Next Meeting: February 16, 2017 The complete agenda packet is available online at: https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/city-council-committees/ 001 CITY OF YAKIMA LEGAL DEPARTMENT 200 South Third Street, Yakima, Washington 98901 (509)575-6030 Fax: (509)575-6160 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: COVERED BY THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES M E M O R A N D U M January 11, 2017 TO: Chairperson Dulce Gutiérrez, Neighborhood and Community Building Committee and Committee members Avina Gutiérrez and Carmen Mendéz Cliff Moore, City Manager FROM: Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney SUBJECT: Community Renewal Law and Examples Dear Chairperson Gutiérrez and Committee Members, Please accept this memorandum as an outline of the Community Renewal Law, RCW Chapter 35.81, for your review and further discussion. This was done at the request of Committee member Avina Gutiérrez, who requested that staff look into the use of this statute. This memo outlines the law itself, as well as some legal issues surrounding use of the law. I also include some examples of projects and processes used by other cities utilizing this statute for your review and discussion. 1. The Community Renewal Law, Chapter 35.81 RCW: Background The Community Renewal Law was originally passed in 1957 and updated in 2002. The purpose of the law is to address areas of municipalities suffering from blight and provide those municipalities a tool to acquire and redevelop blighted areas to stimulate economic development. Under the law, “blighted area” is defined as: an area which, by reason of the substantial physical dilapidation, deterioration, defective construction, material, and arrangement and/or age or obsolescence of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, proper sanitary facilities, or open spaces as 002 Memorandum to NCBC members January 11, 2017 Page 2 determined by competent appraisers on the basis of an examination of the building standards of the municipality; inappropriate uses of land or buildings; existence of overcrowding of buildings or structures; defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility or usefulness; excessive land coverage; insanitary or unsafe conditions; size, adequacy, accessibility or usefulness; excessive land coverage; insanitary or unsafe conditions; deterioration of site; existence of hazardous soils, substances, or materials; diversity of ownership; tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair market value of the land; defective or unusual conditions of title; improper subdivision or obsolete platting; existence of persistent and high levels of unemployment or poverty within the area; or the existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency or crime; substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality or its environs, or retards the provision of housing accommodations; constitutes an economic or social liability; and/or is detrimental, or constitutes a menace, to the public health, safety, welfare, or morals in its present condition and use. RCW 35.81.015(2). The statute encourages public-private partnership, stating, “A municipality, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible … shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the needs of the municipality as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the community renewal area by private enterprise.” RCW 35.81.030. “Rehabilitation” and “redevelopment” are both specifically defined in the statute as follows: “Rehabilitation” includes the restoration and renewal of a blighted area or portion or portion thereof in accordance with a community renewal plan, by (a) carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements; (b) acquisition of real property and demolition or removal of buildings and improvements thereon where necessary to eliminate unhealthful, insanitary or unsafe conditions, lessen density, reduce traffic hazards, eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, or otherwise to remove or prevent the spread of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public facilities; (c) installation, construction or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the community renewal provisions of this chapter; and (d) the disposition of any property acquired in such community renewal area for uses in accordance with such community renewal plan. 003 Memorandum to NCBC members January 11, 2017 Page 3 “Redevelopment” includes (a) acquisition of a blighted area or portion thereof; (b) demolition and removal of buildings and improvements; (c) installation, construction or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the community renewal provisions of this chapter in accordance with the community renewal plan; (d) making the land available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise or public bodies (including sale, initial leasing, or retention by the municipality itself) at its fair value for uses in accordance with the community renewal plan; and (e) making loans or grants to a person or public body for the purpose of creating or retaining jobs, a substantial portion of which, as determined by the municipality, shall be for persons of low income. RCW 35.81.015(19) & (18) respectively. A Community Renewal Plan must be formulated by the municipality as part of the process. Community Renewal Plans must also be consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and updates, and, if necessary, any changes to the comprehensive plan must be made prior to approving the Community Renewal Plan and its projects. RCW 35.81.060(1). Community Renewal Plans must have the following elements: 1. They must be consistent with the comprehensive plan; 2. They must be sufficiently complete to indicate the proposed actions to be carried out in the renewal area (i.e. demolition, land acquisition, improvements, etc.) and must outlining any zoning changes and public facilities improvements; 3. Must address the need for replacement housing if any housing is lost as a result of the plan; and 4. May include a plan to address persistent high levels of unemployment or poverty in the community renewal area. RCW 35.81.015(6). Any community renewal project proposed as part of the Community Renewal Plan includes an undertaking that will eliminate or prevent the spread of blight, encourage economic growth through job creation or retention, and/or redevelop or rehabilitate the community renewal area. RCW 35.81.015(7). 2. Community Renewal Plans: Steps Necessary to Have a Plan Approved 004 Memorandum to NCBC members January 11, 2017 Page 4 There are a lot of steps that need to be taken prior to approval of a Community Renewal Plan. First, staff and a council member committee will need to look at what areas of the city might fall under the definition of “blight” and determine if any would be appropriate for a Community Renewal Plan. There may be a number of areas in the city qualifying under the statutory definitions. Research and evaluation of economic and non- economic factors will need to be done to determine which location(s) should take priority based on best fit(s) for the city and private development within the statutory requirements. This research could include evaluating whether there are interested private developers interested in the area, whether community members in the area are supportive of the plan, and where funding will come from to accomplish components of the plan (if necessary—such as to purchase property or improve infrastructure). Once areas are vetted and an area or areas are chosen to be further evaluated as part of a Community Renewal Plan, the City Council must pass an ordinance or resolution which finds the following: 1. One or more blighted areas exist in the municipality; and 2. The rehabilitation, redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of such municipality. RCW 35.81.050(1). This creates the need for a community renewal agency to exercise power and authority with regards to the community renewal areas. After the ordinance is adopted, the City Council can elect to have the agency and its powers exercised in one of three ways: 1. Appointing a board composed of not less than five members which must include both municipal and elected officials, appointed by the mayor and approved by the full council; or 2. The City Council can exercise authority with regards to the agency themselves directly; or 3. The City Council can form a new public corporation outside of the City Council to exercise the powers outlined in the statute. In all events, the group of individuals exercising decision-making authority is considered the community renewal agency. The agency evaluates the blighted areas outlined in the ordinance or resolution and comes up with a proposed Community Renewal Plan with proposed appropriate community renewal projects. In some cities, the agency set up ad hoc committees or 005 Memorandum to NCBC members January 11, 2017 Page 5 resident advisory committees to get community input during the project planning process. Consultants have also been hired to help communities visualize how blighted areas can be improved to further economic development and enhance the community. No Community Renewal Plan, or any project thereunder, can be approved by the City Council unless it is determined that the proposed plan and projects conform to the comprehensive plan. If the plan and projects do not conform to the comprehensive plan, the City Council cannot take action on the proposed Community Renewal Plan until the comprehensive plan or parts of the comprehensive plan for the area have been prepared as necessary. RCW 35.81.060(1). Once it is determined that the plan is in conformance with the comprehensive plan, the City Council must hold a public hearing on the Community Renewal Plan and corresponding proposed project(s).1 The notice requirements are different than a regular public hearing, and require two publications, one per week for two consecutive weeks not less than ten nor more than thirty days prior to the date of the hearing. RCW 35.81.060(3). Notice also must be mailed not less than ten days prior to the hearing to each property owner within the plan area. Id. After the public hearing, the City Council can approve the plan and its projects if it makes the following findings: 1. A feasible plan exists for making available adequate housing for residents who may be displaced by the project; 2. The community renewal plan conforms to the comprehensive plan for the municipality; 3. The community renewal plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the needs of the municipality, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the community renewal area by private enterprise; 4. A sound and adequate financial program exists for the financing of the project; and 5. The community renewal project area is a blighted area as defined in RCW 35.81.015(2). RCW 35.81.060(4). Community renewal plans can be modified by the City Council. RCW 35.81.060(5). Once the plan for the community renewal area is approved through ordinance, then the plan can be carried out through an RFP procedure, contracting, providing technical 1 Regardless of how the agency is set up (i.e. new committee, City Council itself, or a new public corporation), the City Council is the ultimate decision maker on the Community Renewal Plan and its projects. 006 Memorandum to NCBC members January 11, 2017 Page 6 assistance, providing financial assistance, and to survey and appraise the property in preparation for projects, among other municipal powers as outlined in RCW 35.81.070. One significant power a municipality has to accomplish the community renewal plan is to acquire property through eminent domain. RCW 35.81.080. “Condemnation for community renewal of blighted areas is declared to be a public use….” However, using eminent domain for community renewal areas has been criticized as using public funds to acquire private property for private use, since the end result of community renewal projects is private housing and/or commercial economic development. Council will need to evaluate community renewal areas to determine if eminent domain is necessary, especially with regards to displacing residential property owners through eminent domain. Some cities’ projects have not required eminent domain, instead agreeing to purchase properties rather than condemn them. There are many options available. If the City acquires property as part of the community renewal plan, it can turn around and sell or lease the property for a community renewal project to a private entity. It can also retain the property, but only if the property is retained for parks, education, public utilities, public transportation, public safety, streets, administrative buildings or civic centers (as long as they are part of the community renewal plan). RCW 35.81.090. Bonding is also allowed to finance projects. RCW 35.81.100, et. seq. Contracts and RFPs will need to be specific to the community renewal project and its goals. Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) are also authorized under the statute to allow the city to assess certain of the properties (or all of the properties depending on the improvement) for improvements to infrastructure, such as sidewalks or connection to sewer, for example. It should be noted that these LIDs are also available outside the Community Renewal Law forum to repair and replace sidewalks and other public facilities and infrastructure. (RCW http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=35.43.040) 3. Examples of Community Renewal Projects A list of community renewal projects can be found here under Local Government Implementation: http://mrsc.org/Home/Explore-Topics/Economic-Development/Financing-Economic- Development/Community-Renewal-Law.aspx One example is the City of Shoreline, which declared an abandoned Sears building, and surrounding parking lots and commercial properties along Aurora Avenue, as blighted. It determined that the area constituted blight for a number of reasons, including that the layout of the Sears building created a physical barrier to and from other commercial sites to the north and south, that there were not adequate road or pedestrian 007 Memorandum to NCBC members January 11, 2017 Page 7 connections to connect with all of the possible sites in the area, and that it wasn’t delivering on its potential to be a large-scale walkable shopping center for Shoreline residents. See: http://mrsc.org/Corporate/media/MediaLibrary/SampleDocuments/Ords/s55r333.pdf Shoreline then authorized the City Manager to start the process, obtain appraisals, acquire property, and take other actions to formulate a community renewal plan for the area. This original ordinance was passed in September 2012. Shoreline went through a significant environmental review throughout 2014 for its proposed improvements to the area. There were public hearings on the draft environmental impact statement in 2015. As far as I can tell, construction has not started. Here is the webpage that is dedicated to the plan and the overall redevelopment of the Aurora Square community renewal area: http://www.shorelinewa.gov/business/aurora-square-community-renewal-area As part of any community renewal plan discussions, there should be a discussion of the public relations issues—how information is disseminated, a website with updated information about the plan and its projects, and community meetings. Vancouver, Washington, undertook an enormous challenge in its 2005 Fourthplain Community Renewal Plan, which included residential and commercial properties, an underutilized commercial corridor, and street and facility improvements. The Plan focused attention on specific areas and the overall goal was to make the area better for its residents. Vancouver prepared extensive documentation outlining the background for the plan, why the plan would benefit residents, and how the plan would be implemented. It engaged many stakeholders and had a public involvement program that targeted a diverse group of people, both residents and business people, to be involved. It engaged the community and made sure that committees and working groups reflected the community’s diversity. An extensive amount of time was put into the project before the plan was adopted to ensure that the plan was acceptable to the community and could be accomplished. Consultants were hired at various steps along the way to help with planning and process. The 78 page plan can be found in the link below, and I would encourage you to review it to get a sense of the process and resources necessary for community renewal planning. It is a good example of a plan and the process, including the public involvement components, of the community renewal law. http://www.cityofvancouver.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_and_econo mic_development/page/1415/fourthplainsubareaplan.pdf 4. Summary of Procedure 008 Memorandum to NCBC members January 11, 2017 Page 8 Here is a basic summary of the steps to enact a Community Renewal Plan/Projects, noting that some of the steps could take more time than others: 1. Research possible locations and determine if they meet the definition of “blight.” 2. Adopt an ordinance or resolution finding that specific areas (or area) are blighted and redevelopment of those areas (or area) is necessary in the interest of public health and welfare. 3. Decide how the powers allowed by statute will be carried out: a. Formation of a new board or commission consisting of municipal and elected officials; b. The City Council will act itself; or c. Formation of a new public corporation. 4. Create a proposed Community Renewal Plan and proposed Community Renewal Projects. 5. Ensure the proposed plan and projects conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. If it does not, the Comprehensive Plan must be amended before the Community Renewal Plan or projects go before City Council. 6. Provide the proposed plan and projects to City Council. 7. Set and hold a public hearing on the proposed plan and projects. 8. Vote on the proposed plan and projects—the plan and projects must meet the statutory requirements and be acceptable to Council for approval. It should be noted that an approved plan and projects may be modified at a later date by the City Council if necessary. 9. Carry out the Community Renewal Plan (bidding, construction, infrastructure improvements, etc.). 5. Conclusion The Community Renewal Law allows the City to evaluate lands that fall under the statutory definition of “blight” and encourage economic development through a community renewal plan and its projects. Before a plan can be drafted, there first needs to be a finding of “blight” in a specific area or areas of the City. To determine these areas, Council will need to instruct staff to review possible areas that could fall under the statute, and bring a list to Council, or committee, for review. Council may want to include community members, business owners, and other stakeholders during this initial review, and each step of the way. The law does not create a quick fix for blighted areas, or create funding for infrastructure improvements. It instead is a method to promote public-private 009 Memorandum to NCBC members January 11, 2017 Page 9 partnerships to enhance economic development opportunities for cities. The process is extensive and time consuming, but other communities have been successful, and if the Council directs staff to move forward, staff will contact other cities to learn from their experiences. 010 Park Future Needs Taken from the 2012-2017 Comprehensive Plan Miller New sign Renovate old pool building - Removed 2016 Mcguinness Replace playground equipment New sign New lights – Security Lights 2011 Redo planters around trees Resurface basketball court Replace fence Exercise equipment Tree removal / pruning Cherry Park Replace playground equipment Prune /replace trees New sign Milroy Restripe parking lot New sign New lights – Security Lights 2011 Replace drinking fountain Replace restroom structure - New Restroom 2016 Replace swings Naches Parkway Replace broken sidewalk sections/ramps Cut down dead/problem trees Tie in with future Boise Cascade Mill Development Walter Ortman Parkway Continue trail to the east along Willow St. - 2012 Powerhouse Permanent benches along pathway Landscape pathway from 16th to 20th Ave. Add workout station Kiwanis / Gateway Finish softball field project - completed 2013 Xeriscape hillside and planter areas around parking lot Draft 1/11/2017 011 Improve pond – aerating fountain Replace parking lot lights Restripe parking lot Look for opportunities for future property acquisition New towable bleachers – purchased portable bleachers in 2015 Netting over bleacher areas - 2015 Storage unit for ballfield maintenance Temp fences Trees around field 4 Batting cages MLK Jr. New sign - 2016 Demo building - 2016 Convert tennis courts to mini soccer New picnic tables SE Community Park Replace parking lot lights Restripe parking lots New playground - 2015 Tree pruning/removal Fair Island 1 & 2 S. 2nd St. Arboretum Kissel Another picnic shelter Expand basketball court Upgrade portion of the irrigation system Screened area for trash bins Add permanent benches around pathway Shade structures between tennis courts Fisher Taller fence Redo roof and concrete pad for maintenance bldg Increase parking - 2015 Reroof starter house Create entrance off parking lot - 2015 Golf carts - 2015 Remodel/relocate starter house Draft 1/11/2017 012 Gardner Pave gravel parking Fence entire east side of park Replace restroom building Replace playground New sign Drinking fountain Perry Soccer complex Lions New bulkhead for pool New sign Remove old spray ground Remove or renovate old restroom Tree removal/pruning Franklin New sign Redo snack shack, update restrooms in pool area Paint exterior of pool building Replace playground that was removed due to safety issues - 2013 Replace/ enlarge picnic shelter - 2013 Increase parking - 2013 New water slide Repair tennis courts Landscape along Stanley Blvd. New trees Raymond Replace the removed playground New sign Larson New sign Grind/overlay walkway sections as needed New small playground Paint restroom building Replace picnic shelter Replace sand under play equipment with wood chips Tree pruning Tieton Terrace Replace swing set Possibly locate a small playground Sign Draft 1/11/2017 013 Picnic shelter Rosalma Portia Tree removal /pruning S.6th Ave. Parkway Replace broken sideway sections as needed Chesterley New sign Expand skate park Remove bleacher pads on fields 1-3 Remove trees on fields 1-3 Add permanent tables and benches Elks Upgrade power to storage/concession building Run power to scoring buildings Demo yellow field Upgrade fence sections as needed / replace outfield fence on green field New sign Upgrade parking lot Remove old restroom building Summitview Gailleon Park / Harman Center Paint interior and exterior of Harman Center Restripe parking lot - 2016 New security system Gilbert Park Replace picnic table as needed New sign Restripe parking lot Replace parking lot lights - 2013 Tree pruning and replacement N. 44th Ave. Parkway Grind/Overlay asphalt path - 2015 Replace trees as needed – Planted trees 2016 West Valley Community Park New sign on east side Draft 1/11/2017 014 Additional picnic shelters Grind/overlay walking trails Parking lot lights New filtration system for irrigations - 2014 New spray park New paved pathways for walkers Randall Grind/overlay pathway New restroom on east and west sides – 2016 Restroom replaced on east side New sign/planters Replace bridges Clean up nature area Redo access points at parking lots New lights in parking lots Terrace hillside for concerts in the parks Replace tables by creek Permanent benches along pathway Replace fence south side Viewing platform next to pond - 2015 Install irrigation, parking area and hydro seed undeveloped Randall Park south of creek – Dog Park constructed in 2014-2015 Fairbrook Islands Xeriscape one of the islands Draft 1/11/2017 015 1/11/2017 1 YAKIMA PARKS & RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN 2017 – 2022 SURVEY RESULTS JANUARY 11, 2017 No 0% Yes 100% Do you live within the Yakima City limits?  No Yes 016 1/11/2017 2 21 46 70 87 58 372 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 LESS THAN ONE YEAR? 1 TO 3 YEARS? 4 TO 8 YEARS? 9 TO 13 YEARS? 14 TO 18 YEARS? MORE THAN 18 YEARS? If you live in Yakima, how long have you lived within the city limits?  17 3 150 17 3 170 309 102 13 10 130 141 18 34 71 13 1 31 11 35 26 88 277 7 11 25 174 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 OTHER CHERRY PARK CHESTERLEY PARK ELKS MEMORIAL PARK FAIRBROOK PARKS FISHER PARK GOLF COURSE FRANKLIN PARK & POOL GAILLEON PARK ‐ HARMAN CENTER GARDNER PARK PORTIA PARK GILBERT PARK KISSEL PARK KIWANIS PARK LARSON PARK LIONS PARK & POOL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK MCGUINNESS PARK MILLER PARK TIETON TERRACE PARK MILROY PARK PERRY SOCCER COMPLEX POWERHOUSE CANAL PATHWAY RANDALL PARK & DOG PARK RAYMOND PARK SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY PARK CENTER SUMMITVIEW PARK WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK Which Yakima City Parks listed below are close to your home or apartment? 017 1/11/2017 3 40 2 106 6 4 77 319 48 7 2 60 171 28 156 84 12 1 22 4 15 17 53 305 2 7 7 111 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 OTHER CHERRY PARK CHESTERLEY PARK ELKS MEMORIAL PARK FAIRBROOK PARKS FISHER PARK GOLF COURSE FRANKLIN PARK & POOL GAILLEON PARK ‐ HARMAN CENTER GARDNER PARK PORTIA PARK GILBERT PARK KISSEL PARK KIWANIS PARK LARSON PARK LIONS PARK & POOL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK MCGUINNESS PARK MILLER PARK TIETON TERRACE PARK MILROY PARK PERRY SOCCER COMPLEX POWERHOUSE CANAL PATHWAY RANDALL PARK & DOG PARK RAYMOND PARK SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY PARK CENTER SUMMITVIEW PARK WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK If you visit the Yakima City Parks, which do you visit regularly?   Please check all  boxes that apply. 61 330 130 231 121 246 299 193 155 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 OTHER LOCATION SPORTS ACTIVITIES AMENITIES ‐ PLAYGROUND, POOL, PICNIC TABLES, ETC ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS EXERCISE/FITNESS FRESH AIR AND OPEN SPACES RELAXATION SAFE ENVIRONMENT Why do you and your family choose to go to the parks identified above? 018 1/11/2017 4 32 48 233 387 165 180 10 219 24 63 8 107 23 185 59 95 20 35 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 OTHER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELDS OPEN SPACES PATHWAYS/WALKWAYS PICNIC FACILITIES NATURE AREAS VOLLEYBALL COURTS PLAYGROUNDS SKATEPARKS SOCCER FIELDS PICKLEBALL COURTS GOLF COURSE DISC GOLF COURSE SWIMMING POOLS TENNIS COURTS DOG PARK MILLER OR MLK SPRAY PARKS BASKETBALL COURTS What type of park and recreation facilities do you and your family use the most.   Please check all boxes that apply. 127 120 153 63 77 54 57 14 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 10+ TIMES PER MONTH 5 ‐ 9 TIMES PER MONTH 2 ‐ 4 TIMES PER MONTH ONCE PER MONTH ON AVERAGE 5 ‐ 10 TIMES A YEAR LESS THAN 5 TIMES A YEAR VERY RARELY NEVER On average, how often do you visit parks? 019 1/11/2017 5 96 316 215 87 132 107 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 OTHER PROGRAM GUIDE FRIENDS PROGRAM FLYER ‐SOCCER, SOFTBALL,ETC. SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE How do you receive information regarding park facilities and recreation  programs? 21 289 143 85 69 118 103 160 147 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 OTHER PROGRAM GUIDE NEWSPAPER TV/RADIO ADVERTISING PROGRAM BROCHURE ‐ SOCCER, SOFTBALL, ETC. FACEBOOK EMAIL WEBSITE DIRECT MAIL How would you like to receive your park and recreation information in the  future? 020 1/11/2017 6 146 97 347 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 MAIL IN REGISTRATION WALK IN REGISTRATION ONLINE REGISTRATION What method do you prefer for the registration of park programs and  facility rentals? 15 645 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 YES NO Have you ever attended a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting live at City  Hall? 021 1/11/2017 7 50 612 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 YES NO Have you watched the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings on YPAC  television station? 36 4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 YES NO Did you find it informative? 022 1/11/2017 8 493 47 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 YES NO The Parks and Recreation Division is considering selling advertising space in our  Program Guides.   Are you in favor of this if it will decrease the cost of the  printing of the Programs Guides? 211 217 192 28 0 50 100 150 200 250 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT VERY IMPORTANT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT  How important are Yakima City Parks and Recreation facilities to you and your  family? 023 1/11/2017 9 118 380 124 12 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE POOR How do you rate overall park maintenance? (cleanliness, field conditions,  mowing, graffiti removal, vandalism repair, etc.)    58 357 189 26 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE POOR How do you rate overall park structures and features? (such as lighting, tables,  parking, playgrounds, restrooms, etc.) 024 1/11/2017 10 433 56 130 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 YES NO UNDECIDED When you visit City Parks, do you feel safe? 2.88 2.43 2.12 2.59 3.04 2.61 2.9 2.95 2.73 2.14 1.83 2.03 2.11 2.45 2.09 2.54 2.91 3.16 3.4 2.61 3.16 2.28 2.87 2.9 3.24 3.22 2.54 2.81 2.03 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK TAHOMA CEMETERY SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY PARK CENTER RAYMOND PARK RANDALL PARK RANDALL DOG PARK POWERHOUSE CANAL PATHWAY PERRY SOCCER COMPLEX OTHER MILROY PARK MILLER PARK MCGUINNESS PARK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK LIONS POOL LIONS PARK LARSON PARK KIWANIS PARK KISSEL PARK HARMAN CENTER GILBERT PARK GATEWAY SPORTS COMPLEX GARDNER PARK GAILLEON PARK FRANKLIN POOL FRANKLIN PARK FISHER PARK GOLF COURSE ELKS MEMORIAL PARK CHESTERLEY PARK CHERRY PARK Please rate the amenities of the following parks 1= poor, 2 = fair, 3 = good, 4 = excellent 025 1/11/2017 11 62 34 112 310 203 246 178 39 34 26 38 332 46 129 43 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 OTHER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELDS OPEN SPACES PATHWAYS/WALKWAYS PICNIC SHELTER PARK BENCHES & TABLES PLAYGROUNDS SKATEPARKS SOCCER FIELDS PICKLEBALL COURTS DISC GOLF SWIMMING POOLS/WATER FEATURES TENNIS COURTS DOG PARKS BASKETBALL COURTS What Parks and Recreation facilities would you like to see more of?  Please check  all boxes that apply. 207 450 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 YES NO Tahoma Cemetery is owned and operated by the City of Yakima.  Do you have a  family member buried at Tahoma? 026 1/11/2017 12 24 106 47 5 0 20406080100120 EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE POOR If yes, please rate the burial services that we provided for you and your family.  348 259 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 YES NO Have you or any members of your family participated in ANY City of Yakima  recreation programs? 027 1/11/2017 13 330 74 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 YES NO Would you or your family members participate in the programs again?  16 28 11 25 43 23 254 145 17 29 16 117 17 62 153 121 38 12 72 11 19 17 23 25 73 100 113 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 OTHER ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE ADULT OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL  ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE CONCERTS IN THE PARK HARMAN CENTER PROGRAMS SPORTS CAMPS ‐ RUGBY/LACROSSE/CHEER SUMMER PROGRAM AT KISSEL PARK FITNESS BOOT CAMP GOLF GOLF TOURNAMENTS GOLF LESSONS MOVIES IN THE PARK SWIM LESSONS TENNIS LESSONS TREK N TRAVEL TROLLEY WATER WALKING "BEYOND THE BELL"  PROGRAM FLAG FOOTBALL FRIDAY NIGHT GLOW BALL GOLF OUTINGS HALLOWEEN HAUNTED TRAIL HYDRO FIT/WATER ZUMBA  YOUTH BASEBALL  YOUTH SOCCER YOUTH SWIM LESSONS Which Recreation Programs have you or your family members participated in?   Please check all boxes that apply. 028 1/11/2017 14 1 2 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 12 13 14 17 19 25 28 31 32 35 56 65 75 90 138 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 STAR GAZING FLAG FOOTBALL GOLF TOURNAMENTS/NIGHT GOLF BEYOND THE BELL CAMPS & CLINICS TENNIS TREK N TRAVEL TROLLEY  ADULT SOCCER EXERCISE/FITNESS HALLOWEEN HUNT/HAUNTED TRAIL TENNIS LESSONS BASKETBALL LEAGUE SUMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM ADULT VOLLEYBALL HYDRO FIT/AQUA ZUMBA SOCCER SWIMMING GOLF LESSONS WATER WALKING YOUTH BASEBALL  SOFTBALL YOUTH SOCCER GOLF HARMAN CENTER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS SWIM LESSONS MOVIES IN THE PARK CONCERTS IN THE PARK Park Programs ‐ Frequency of Rating Excellent 44% Good 47% Fair 8% Poor 1% Recreation Programs ‐ Overall Ratings Excellent Good Fair Poor 029 1/11/2017 15 365 242 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 YES NO Have you visited the Harman Center?  104 12 6 35 69 23 32 41 10 59 33 127 11 48 35 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 OTHER CARDS GAMES DANCES SOCIAL/VISITING COMPUTER ROOM & CLASSES SATURDAY BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER TRIPS AND/OR TOURS ENRICHMENT CLASSES ‐ PAINTING, ETC. RENTAL ‐ WEDDING RECEPTION, BANQUET, ETC. BILLIARDS  COFFEE BAR ORGANIZED GROUPS ‐ QUILTING, KNITTING,  ETC. Have you visited the Harman Center? If yes, what programs or events did you participate in? Please check all that apply. 030 1/11/2017 16 36 561 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 YES NO Have you or a family member ever volunteered at the Harman Center?  70 116 30 9 2 368 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE FAIR POOR NO TELEPHONE INTERACTIONS WITH STAFF Please rate your telephone interactions with staff. 031 1/11/2017 17 48 98 35 12 2 399 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE FAIR POOR NO INTERACTIONS WITH STAFF Please rate your interactions with park maintenance staff. 81 147 33 15 4 309 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE FAIR POOR NO INTERACTIONS WITH STAFF Please rate your interactions with recreation program staff. 032 1/11/2017 18 27 40 13 8 3 494 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE FAIR POOR NO EMAIL INTERACTIONS WITH STAFF Please rate your email interaction with staff. More walkways and pathways , $14.33  Increase open spaces areas , $2.01  More indoor swimming opportunities, $12.02  Construct more skate parks, $1.16  Maintain existing facilities , $21.75  Construct more playgrounds , $5.14  More spray parks, $6.95  More land for large park, $3.28  Construct more sports fields, $1.47  Increase recreation programs, $3.24  More outdoor swimming, $11.69  Construct more tennis courts , $1.01  More small neighborhood parks , $5.06  More movies & concerts, $5.76  Other, $5.14  YOU HAVE $100 TO SPEND AS YOU LIKE ON THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW 033 1/11/2017 19 3 5 40 113 88 123 144 99 40 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 14 OR YOUNGER 15‐19 20‐29 30‐39 40‐49 50‐59 60‐69 70‐79 80+ What is your age? 113 255 89 108 51 21 9 1 0 0 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+ How many people live in your house or apartment?  034 1/11/2017 20 413 173 90 44 18 4 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 NONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 OR MORE How many children live in your home that are under the age of 18? 169 442 21 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 MALE FEMALE PREFER NOT TO ANSWER What Is Your Gender? 035 1/11/2017 21 82 12 487 7 1 23 46 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 LATINO ASIAN WHITE AFRICAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER OTHER I PREFER NOT TO ANSWER What Is Your Ethnic Origin? 35 65 89 75 85 62 31 74 119 0 20406080100120140 UNDER $20,000 $20,001‐35,000 $35,001‐50,000 $50,001‐65,000 $65,001‐85,000 $85,001 ‐ $100,000 $100,001 ‐ $115,000 ABOVE ‐ $115,000 I PREFER NOT TO ANSWER What is your yearly family income?  036 1/11/2017 22 7 8 69 19 122 40 235 119 36 0 50 100 150 200 250 GRADE 8 OR LESS SOME HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE SOME TECHNICAL SCHOOL COURSES SOME COLLEGE COURSES TECHNICAL SCHOOL GRADUATE COLLEGE GRADUATE MASTERS OR DOCTORATE DEGREE I PREFER NOT TO ANSWER What is your highest level of education?  037 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-____ AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, Title 13, Parks and Playgrounds, Section 13.16: Rules and Regulations, to add 13.16.170: Misuse of playground apparatuses, park equipment, water playground features, or other park facilities prohibited, and 13.16.180: Interfering with department personnel prohibited WHEREAS, there have been complaints that people are misusing park equipment and facilities for purposes other than their intended purpose, which restricts proper usage of the equipment for residents seeking to utilize parks and playgrounds as intended; and WHERAS, improper usage of park equipment can cause damage, require extra maintenance or repair, and can cause equipment to need replacement prior to the end of its expected useful life; and WHEREAS, park and playground equipment, spray parks, and all park facilities should be open to the public to be used for their intended purposes; and WHEREAS, during routine maintenance activities, Parks and Recreation division personnel have encountered residents who refuse to temporarily move so that personnel can maintain the parks; and WHEREAS, the proper and timely maintenance of parks in the City benefits all residents and allows our parks to remain in good condition; and WHEREAS, refusal to temporarily move so that park maintenance activities take place creates unmaintained portions of parks, which is detrimental to the City and its residents; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to amend the Yakima Municipal Code to provide for rules pertaining to use of park facilities and equipment, and to prohibit interference with Parks and Recreation division personnel; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Section 13.16.170: Misuse of playground apparatuses, park equipment, water playground features or other park facilities prohibited, shall be added to the Yakima Municipal Code and state as follows: 13.16.170 Misuse of playground apparatuses, park equipment, water playground features or other park facilities prohibited. No person shall in any manner use any of the playground apparatuses, park equipment, water playground features or other park facilities for any purpose other than their intended purpose. Section 2. Section 13.16.180: Interfering with division personnel prohibited, shall be added to the Yakima Municipal Code and state as follows: 13.16.180 Interfering with division personnel prohibited. No person shall interfere with or in any manner hinder any employee or authorized volunteer of the park and recreation 038 division while the employee or authorized volunteer is engaged in constructing, repairing, maintaining or caring for any park property, equipment, or facilities. Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this ____ day of, 2017. ATTEST: Kathy Coffey, Mayor Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: 039 Yakima City Council Committee Minutes Neighborhood & Community Building Committee (NCBC) City Council Chambers, City Hall December 16, 2016 Committee Members Staff Dulce Gutiérrez (Chair) Cliff Moore, City Manager Joseph Calhoun Avina Gutiérrez Joan Davenport, Community Dev Director Scott Schafer Carmen Méndez Sara Watkins Alvie Maxey Archie Matthews Rosalinda Ibarra Ken Wilkinson Chair Dulce Gutiérrez called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. In response to an audience member’s inquiry regarding translation, D. Gutiérrez reminded the public that advance notice is required for those services to be available at the council committee meetings. An interpreter is always available at the regular city council business meetings. A motion was made and seconded to move agenda item 4 Board Appointed Reports to the beginning of the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The committee also agreed to allow audience participation during the discussion for items 1 Community Equity Program and 2 Follow-Up Discussion on Ten Point Plan to Address Homelessness. Board Appointed Reports – Standing Item Comprehensive Plan Update – Calhoun reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the Land Use Element. The environmental review is ongoing with public review anticipated in January 2017. Homeless Network – Annette Rodriguez provided some of the highlights from the previous meeting. She reported that the network is considering on becoming a 501(c)(3) to seek future funding opportunities; a homeless memorial will be held at the Millennium Plaza; preparations to conduct the annual Point in Time Survey are underway. Parks & Recreation Commission – D. Gutiérrez recapped the prior meeting which included topics such as an Adopt a Park ordinance being considered and revisions to the mission statement. Henry Beauchamp Community Center – Wilkinson reported that much of the discussion was focused on programs and activities offered at the center and its capital needs. Historic Preservation – Calhoun noted that the commission is considering potential candidates for awards. TRANS-Action Committee – next meeting will be in January 2017. A. Gutiérrez brought up a citizen’s request to establish a bus route from Terrace Heights to the city. Transit Development Plan/Transit Related Issues – The next meeting will be January 10, 2017. Ethics & Equal Rights Committee and Community Integration Committee –D. Gutiérrez recapped the orientation provided to the members of these two exploratory committees on December 8th. Bike/Pedestrian Committee – The next meeting is December 20th at 1:30 p.m. Phil Mattoon reported that the committee members will complete the required training on Open Public Meetings and Public Records. Community Equity Program – Due to technical difficulties display of the website at the meeting was not available. Calhoun described phase two of the equity study which consists of analysis of the data collected. Staff mapped a ½ mile buffer around all the elementary schools that showed streets with and without sidewalks. Further analysis will include the addition of street lights, ADA ramps, and collision data. He also explained the Park Score analysis which uses census tracts and information to illustrate a ten minute walking area from park entrances. A potential project to conduct a sidewalk conditions assessment citywide and the possibility of overlapping certain data layers was discussed. Schafer reported that the street light installation to LED project will take approximately two months to complete. Tony Courcy, city resident, approached the committee about whether or not the city has an infrastructure inventory. Rogelio Montes commented that the new lighting will likely reduce crime and extended his assistance in any way for the betterment of the community. 040 The committee voted by motion to keep this item on the January agenda so staff can present the updates made to the equity study website. Motion carried unanimously. Follow-Up Discussion on Ten Point Plan to Address Homelessness – Audience members were given an opportunity to address the committee on the ten point plan. David Helseth, President of the Justice Housing Yakima (JHY), appreciated the City’s efforts on dealing with the homeless problem. He presented a document which proposes ten points that complement the City’s plan. He stated that getting direct input from homeless individuals to identify their needs and expectations and also hiring a program manager to oversee the encampment are two critical parts for a successful outcome. He indicated that JHY is not in a position to provide program management services at this time but may have a potential person of interest. Ellie Lambert, ALPHA team and member of JHY, spoke of her experience in managing a homeless encampment and connecting individuals to necessary services. She also pointed out the importance of establishing policies and procedures. The committee members expressed interest in further communication with Ms. Lambert moving forward. Previously the City Council tasked the NCBC to discuss three main points of the ten point plan and identify a preferred camp location, partnerships and services offered by other agencies, and provide funding source options. Considerable discussion continued regarding several sites and their viability as potential locations. Among the factors considered were the site location, ownership, accessibility, facilities and amenities. Ultimately, a motion was made by A. Gutiérrez, seconded by Méndez, to recommend the Tiger Mart on North 1st Street as the location for a potential homeless encampment. Motion carried unanimously. D. Gutiérrez reported on the following services that are already being provided by various agencies: ∙ Triumph Treatment and the Union Gospel Mission provide hygiene centers; ∙ Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) provides storage of personal belongings, postal mail services, job matching program, obtaining identification cards, family reunification program, and establishing bank accounts as well as supportive housing; ∙ Rod’s House provides services for homeless and at risk youth. Rhonda Hauff, YNHS, addressed the written comments submitted from them. She added that their board conducts periodic focus groups to assess the needs of the community they serve and further described the resources and services they offer. She was in favor of partnering with the City as needed and as available funding permits. The topic of animal-assisted therapy requires further research to see what options are locally available. Hauff also explained the motel voucher program that is available through the Northwest Community Action Center for homeless couples and those who have pets. Additional monies are being sought to expand this resource. Extensive dialogue ensued about providing 24 hour security and having a full time program manager/site coordinator. Staff and audience shared their experiences and lessons learned from the previous homeless encampment. Also discussed was the process timeline for establishing this plan as being March 1st, prior to the extreme winter weather shelters closing. Pastor Andy Ferguson, represents churches in Yakima, suggested that the project be broken down into smaller tasks to make it more manageable so that churches can be able to handle and coordinate, as opposed to taking on the whole issue. The following funding options were brought up for consideration: using reserves from the general fund, pursuing a Human Services Department for the City, seeking grant funding, collaborating with existing service providers, accessing the 2163 money from the County recording fees, utilizing a portion of the revenue collected from marijuana retail sales tax, involving United Way and the Yakima Valley Community Foundation. Méndez motioned, seconded by A. Gutiérrez, and requested staff to identify other funding sources that can be utilized for this program; motion carried. 041 Dave Hanson, Sunrise Outreach, suggested that having a controlled environment will make it more possible to self-govern the encampment and at the same time reduce the security cost. A motion was moved by Méndez, seconded by A. Gutiérrez, to send the recommendations on location, partnerships and funding to the full Council at the next January 10th business meeting; motion carried unanimously. A working session will be scheduled with participation of all the service providers interested in attending. Community Renewal District – A. Gutiérrez made a motion, seconded by Méndez, to move item 5c Community Renewal District to the next NCBC meeting in January; motion carried unanimously. Parks Updates – Wilkinson provided a breakdown of the maintenance and repair costs for the Millennium Plaza. He also reported on the parks capital projects as ranked by the Parks Commission members with community input. A. Gutiérrez expressed an interest in having an opportunity to further discuss and possibly reprioritize some of the capital projects listed. Wilkinson clarified that some projects are carried out through grants which require local match funding. Approve Minutes of 11/29/2016 – Motion made by Méndez, seconded by A. Gutiérrez, to approve the minutes of 11/29/2016 as presented; motion carried by unanimous vote. ONDS 6th Ave Property Update – Watkins provided an update on a property on 6th Avenue which the City has a lien on due to a fire. The current owner has agreed to assign the deed of trust to the City which enables the city to move forward with property foreclosure. Potential acquisition and redevelopment of the lot can be accomplished with funds through the Office of Neighborhood & Development Services. A. Gutiérrez motioned, seconded by Méndez, to recommend that the full Council move forward with staff’s recommended plan; motion carried. It will be presented at the next January 10th meeting. Other Business/Requests – Staff reviewed the list of deliverables from this meeting. • Bring back the Equity Study discussion • Item 5c Community Renewal District was postponed to the January 19th NCBC meeting • Continue dialogue on park capital project priorities • Exploratory committee minutes to be included in the NCBC agenda packets • Add to January 10th Council agenda a report on the homeless encampment plan No future items noted. D. Gutiérrez reminded the public that interpretation services need to be requested in advance. Adjourn – D. Gutiérrez adjourned this meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday January 19, 2017. Approved by: Date Approved: Prepared by: Rosalinda Ibarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant 042