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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: February 21, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the January 10, 17 and February
7, 2017, City Council Business meetings and January 31, 2017,
City Council Special meeting
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
See attached.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
January 10, 2017
City Hall --Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings --
MINUTES
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding pending litigation
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council
Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Absent: Council Member Avina Gutierrez(excused)
MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive Session
for up to 30 minutes to discuss pending litigation. The motion carried by unanimous
vote,A. Gu en
Executive ' ssion djour •• - ,:53
BUSINES ' INC
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. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are
available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
i. Martin Luther King Jr proclamation
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Mayor Coffey proclaimed January 15-21, 2017, as Martin Luther King, Jr. Week and Rev.
Trimble and Steve Mitchell accepted the proclamation.
Council Member Lover noted each year the City helps with the parade. MOTION: Lover
moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to fund$500 for the MLK parade. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
B. Council Committee Meeting Minutes
Accept Council Neighborhood &Community Building Committee
meeting minutes of November 29, 2016
MOTION: Adkison moved and Cousens seconded to accept the minutes. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
ii. Accept Council Public Safety Committee minutes of November 3,
2016
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to accept the minutes. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
5. Council Reports
None.
6. Consent A.enda
Mayor Cof refer t. MD •lac= • the sent Agend questioning whether
there were y addit s s fry ncil s or ci ens present. There
were no ch ges. T C Cle ead -nt genda items, cluding resolutions
and ordina - • le. ems • - onse g da are handl under one motion
without furt er •iscussion—see mo ion directly •elow.)
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approval of the minutes from the December 13, 2016, City Council Business
meeting and December 13, 2016, City Council Study Session
B. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Columbia Asphalt& Gravel,
Inc. - ProjectAT2380 West Valley Middle School Vicinity Improvements
(Standard Motion V-B-Accept the project and approve)
C. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Purchasing Agreement with City of
Port Townsend, WA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-001, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with City of Port Townsend, WA.
D. Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief, who serves as the City's Emergency
Manager, to enter into a grant agreement with Washington State Military
Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide funds
to enhance the City of Yakima Emergency Management Program
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-002,A RESOLUTION authorizing the Fire Chief, who serves
as the City's Emergency Manager, to enter into a grant agreement with Washington State
Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide funds
to enhance the City of Yakima Emergency Management Program
E. Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with United States of America:
General Services Administration to provide office space for the Transportation
Security Administration
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-003, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a lease
agreement with United States of America: General Services Administration to provide
office space for the Transportation Security Administration located at 2300 West
Washington Avenue.
F. Resolution authorizing a settlement agreement entered into by the City of
Yakima, Yakima County, and Yakima Air Terminal— McAllister Field and their
insurers to resolve and settle lawsuits involving the Yakima Air Terminal litigation
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-004,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City
of Yakima to consent to and execute a settlement agreement entered into by the City of
Yakima, Yakima County, and Yakima Air Terminal — McAllister Field and their insurers to
resolve and settle lawsuits involving the Yakima Air Terminal litigation.
G. Ordinance relating to land use and development; repealing Chapter 11.63 of the
-..••. Munici•- ••- and rep - ing it • - •- .63 entitled
own . R: eve o• ent T. centi -rogram
ORDINANI NO. 2 7 . , •RD ► 6 rel. . . .nd us nd development;
repealing I .pter •3 the 'm. unici• C le and replac it with a new Chapter
11.63 entitl tow 'edev- • ent Tax : ive Program' uthorizing a process
whereby properties satisfying the requirements of the application and development
guidelines become eligible for exemption from ad valorem property taxation on the value
of the new housing construction, conversion and rehabilitation improvements as provided
in 84.14 RCW.
7. Audience Participation
Carole Sahlstrand, City resident, spoke about women's rights and invited Council to join
her in a Women's March on January 21, 2017.
Felicity Farias, City resident, spoke on behalf of One America and urged Council to
become a Sanctuary City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Resolution and closed record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning
Commission's recommendation regarding a Preliminary Long Plat 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
Supervising Planner Peters briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Justin Helum, applicant, spoke in favor of the
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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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-005,A RESOLUTION approving a preliminary long plat, for
the Preliminary Plat of Englewood Place, a thirty-five lot subdivision, located in the vicinity
of southwest corner of Englewood and N. 74th Avenues.
9. Public Hearing relating to a Transportation Benefit District; establishing a Transportation
Benefit District(TBD), specifying that the boundaries will coincide with the City boundaries;
and specifying the transportation improvements to be funded by the district
City Manager Moore noted Council directed staff to bring this forward towards establishing
a$15 car tab fee. Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney, reported the project list
can be amended at any time with a public hearing.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing.Tony Courcy, City resident, asked what happened
to the crosswalk at Martin Luther King and 4th Street. Sandi Belzer, County resident,
shared her concerns. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.After Council discussion, the City
Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Cousens, D. Gutierrez and Lover voting no.
ORDINAN I NO. 17 12,AN -DI of City of Yaki , Washington, relating
to a Trans. ation : ne ' , est. a a ation efit District (TBD),
specifying :t the • n• ies coi _ _ the ity boundari and specifying the
transportati ••- 'em is to b, ed by t d rict.
10. Public Hearing for assuming the rights, powers, immunities, functions and obligations of
the City of Yakima Transportation Benefit District(TBD) pursuant to Chapter 36.74 of the
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney, stated this ordinance and public hearing is
step two in the process and allows Council to assume the Transportation Benefit District
(TBD) as part of the City.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Cousens, D. Gutierrez and Lover voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-003,AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington,
assuming the rights, powers, functions and obligations of the City of Yakima Transportation
Benefit District(TBD) pursuant to Chapter 36.74 of the Revised Code of Washington
(RCW).
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
11. Ordinance establishing an annual vehicle license fee; and fixing a time when the same
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shall become effective
Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney, reported this is the third item in the process
and does not require a public hearing; however, it does require a super-majority vote to
pass.
After Council discussion, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. AN
ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington establishing an annual vehicle license fee;
and fixing a time when the same shall become effective.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved to increase the fee to$20. The motion failed due to lack
of a second.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion failed 4-3 due to lack of a super-majority vote, D. Gutierrez, Lover and Cousens
voting no.
Council Member D. Gutierrez feels there are not enough projects on the list for the east
side of Yakima. City Manager Moore suggested reviewing the project list at the
Council roundtable meeting on January 31, 2017,which was approved by Council
consensus.
12. Approval of Project Scope of Work for Business Incubator, Commercial Kitchen and
Public Mar stat ' n Stu• -eque li
Economic -velop nt awki . • ,ed ' n the i m. Mayor Coffey noted
the propos is to re -w o lo ions o like more lo tions to be
consideree A - sun cons u• o broa• number of I ations for review.
MOTION: ' • ison moved and ousens secon ed to approve the item with the
stated recommendations on broadening the number of locations for review. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
13. Letter from Plaza Committee to Council
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the request from the Yakima Central Plaza
Fundraising Committee, which is 1)to establish a deadline of December 31, 2017, to
secure pledges of$9 million and 2)to name one or more Council members to the
fundraising committee.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to extend the deadline to secure
a minimum of$9 million in donor contracts, utilizing a five year payment
timeframe for the$9 million, for the Yakima Central Plaza Project, to December
31, 2017, with the recognition that all contract payments that come after the five
year period will be considered as additional funding to the$9 million dollars. The
motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Cousens,A. Gutierrez and Lover voting no.
Council Member Lover questioned if the Council members would be liaisons or voting
members of this Committee. Plaza Fundraising Committee Member John Baule reported
there would not be a lot of voting, the idea is to have Council members involved in the
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process.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to appoint Council Members D.
Gutierrez,Adkison and Mendez as liaisons to the Yakima Central Plaza
Fundraising Committee from January 10, 2017, through December 31, 2017. The
motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no.
14. Recommendations from NCBC regarding establishment of homeless encampment
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the December 16, 2016, Neighborhood and
Community Building Committee meeting, in which staff was directed to look at the City
owned Tiger Mart location on North First Street as a potential homeless encampment
location. He reported Yakima Neighborhood Health Services already provides
many services to the homeless and would continue to bring those services to an
encampment. Those services include: counseling, mental health services, chemical
dependency assistance, housing opportunities, employment readiness training,
job assistance and assistance in obtaining social security and identification cards.
The following community members spoke against a homeless encampment at the location
on North First Street: Robert Noriega, End Zone Sports Bar; Dean Owens, Owens Cycle;
Alisha Blakley, Sun Country Inn; Mike Kokenge, Co!dwell Banker Realty; Jim Camarata,
Waffles Café; Marcie Carrell, City resident, spoke against having any type of encampment;
John Gasperetti, Gasperetti's Restaurant; Don Kramer, Trailer Inns; Brian Morton, City
resident; Javier Gutierrez, City resident; Dave Ettl, City resident; and, Jean Owens, North
First Steel ow
Council [Viz ber D. ti ed tr . un ers f ttending and
expressing eir co -r As nt - d stated she w Id like to focus on a
plan and fu -ad a loc this p. . uncil Memb Cousens asked about
a timeline. City Manager Moore noted the winter weather shelters will be closing March 15,
2017; however, they are researching an extension.
Mayor Coffey suggested forming an Ad Hoc Committee, which would encompass Public
Safety, Economic Development and Neighborhood and Community Building to review the
homeless issues.
MOTION: Coffey moved and Cousens seconded to have a newAd Hoc Committee
to work this through and bring back to Council, and the Chair of the Public
Safety, Economic Development and Neighborhood and Community Building
Committees would head up the Committee to look at and bring back
a recommendation on the status of the 10 point plan and homeless encampment.
The motion carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Moore reported the City will send a
request to make changes to the 5-year plan to the Homeless Planning and Policy Council.
15. Response to City Council inquiry regarding "Sanctuary City"
City Manager Moore noted at the last City Council Business meeting, Council had asked
for information regarding sanctuary cities. Senior Assistant City Attorney Martinez reported
the Yakima Police Department has an unwritten policy of not asking immigration status,
which is a well accepted practice throughout the United States.
The following community members spoke against becoming a Sanctuary City: Dana
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Johnson, City resident; Philip Brendale, City resident; Bob Bieren, City resident; Sandi
Belzer, County resident; Steve Edwards, Moxee resident; and, Rick Weiss, City resident.
The following community members spoke in support of becoming a Sanctuary City: Mary
Baechler, County resident; Rogelio Montes, City resident; and, Robert Noriega, City
resident.
Council Member A. Gutierrez stated she brought this forward for discussion purposes as
she hears a lot of misinformation on this topic. Council Member Lover feels the City is
already a defacto Sanctuary City.After further Council discussion,
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded that staff bring back a
resolution at the next Council meeting on what type of Sanctuary City we are
going to be. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to amend
the motion to be a welcoming city instead of a sanctuary city. The motion to amend
carried by Council consensus. The motion as amended carried by unanimous vote.
16. Other Business
Mayor Coffey reported she was asked to be on KIT Radio and urged other Council
members to participate when invited.
City Manager Moore shared that the City has an opportunity to participate in an Association
of Washington Cities scholarship program for a high school student in the valley for
$1,000, wh' - ' es a d so volve 't nt or high school
related acti
17. Adjournm
MOTION: ez oved endez c ded to adj rn to the next
Council Business Meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
January 17, 2017
City Hall --Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings --
MINUTES
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding pending litigation
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council
Members Holly Cousens, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Absent: Council Members Maureen Adkison (excused) and Avina Gutierrez(excused)
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive
Session for up to 30 minutes to discuss pending litigation. The motion carried by a
5-0 vote,A - • A. bsen
Executive ' ssion djour • v ,:54
BUSINES- ,i
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council
Members Maureen Adkison (arrived 6:14 p.m.), Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez(arrived
6:09 p.m.), 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. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are
available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
Mayor Coffey stated the Council is very concerned about the extreme weather conditions
and suggested postponing many of the agenda items. MOTION: Mendez moved
and Cousens seconded that the established order of business be suspended and
the Mayor call up item 6 and 10 of the agenda for consideration. The motion carried
by a 5-0 vote,Adkison and A. Gutierrez absent.
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A. Proclamations
National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week
Mayor Coffey stated due to the bad weather, Dr. Hudson is not available to accept the
proclamation. She congratulated the CRNA's on their proclamation.
B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
Presentation of the "2015 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding
Performance" award to the City's Wastewater Division by the
Department of Ecology
This item was postponed.
ii. Recognition of Retiring Fire Captains Rocky Willette - 31 years of
service, and Tim Whitehurst- 30 years of service
This items was postponed.
5. Council Reports
None.
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor Coff- - - red t. •- ' "11 place. • the •• -• A g tioning whether
there were y a•• ins dele 's fro •uncil em.ers or ci ens present. There
were no ch ges. T C - . ad t k sent •-.•. items, cluding resolutions
and ordina es, by -. - ' the - - - Ag •a are handl under one motion
without furl r dis io see ,tio •irectl els .)
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by a 5-0 vote,Adkison and A. Gutierrez absent.
A. Approve payment of disbursements for the period December 1 — 31, 2016
B. 4th Quarter 2016 Capital Improvement Projects Report
C. 4th Quarter 2016 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 4th
Quarter 2016 claims activity
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-006,A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 4th
Quarter 2016 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
D. Set February 21, 2017, as the date fora public meeting to consider the final plat
approval of Catalyss Phases 1 and 2 located at 4200 Castlevale Road
E. Resolution setting the date for a Public Hearing on February 7, 2017, at 6:30
p.m. to amend the six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-007, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place of a hearing
for February 7, 2017 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall to amend the 2017
through 2022 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
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F. Resolution authorizing a Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation
WaterSMART Grant for low water use demonstration garden at Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-008,A RESOLUTION to authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents to complete and submit an application for a grant from
the Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART program in the amount
of$63,500 for a low water use demonstration garden at Public Works, to execute all
necessary certifications, agreements and other documents to complete the grant.
G. Resolution authorizing Addendum 1 to existing Contract 2009-114 with HLA
Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. in the amount of$71,200
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-009,A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of addendum 1 to
the engineering and consulting services agreement 2009-114 with HLA Engineering and
Land Surveying, Inc. in the amount of$71,200 for design of a 12 inch water line and
services during construction.
H. Ordinance amending Section 10.05.145 of the Fire Code to provide for specific
procedures to notify property owners of the need to remove fire debris, and
clarify collection, lien and appeal rights associated with the failure to remove fire
debris
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-004,AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code, Title 10.05, Fire Code, Section 10.05.145: Removal of debris after fire.
I. r - A _ apter 10, Ne' tion, to provide
clarifi. io s to co 'ctio and peal rights a ciated with violations
4 the cha er
ORDINAN1 17 15,A ANC m ding the Cit f Yakima Municipal
Code, Chao - .10, N- •hborho•• onserva n.
7. Audience Participation
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing and Resolution declaring certain property originally obtained for irrigation
facility purposes to be surplus and authorizing sale
This item was postponed.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
9. 2017-2020 Yakima Economic Development Strategic Plan Adoption
This item was postponed.
10. Resolution declaring Yakima as a Welcoming City
Mayor Coffey stated due to the weather, if Council approves, they could forgo the typical
three minute per speaker participation and ask speakers to state their name, city of
residence and if they are for or against the resolution. MOTION: D. Gutierrez
moved and Mendez seconded that the speakers state their name, city of
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residence and if they are for or against the resolution. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote,Adkison absent.
Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney, stated Council has a resolution for
consideration establishing the City of Yakima as a Welcoming City. In her research she
found most city policies fell into three categories. The first level is a resolution stating the
jurisdiction is a welcoming city or a city that serves all people equally. The next level is the
"don't ask" type of resolution, which instructs city employees, as well as city police, to not
ask anyone their immigration status. The final level that she encountered is the "don't tell"
policy, which means if immigration status is collected, it would not be shared. The
resolution before Council falls in the first category, which is the City of Yakima will serve all
people equally regardless of status, which is mostly already recognized by law. The third
level, "don't tell," is one that is contrary to federal law.
Council Member Lover feels Yakima is a defacto Sanctuary City and questioned why they
are considering a resolution, which he feels is too formal. He stated he will reject anything
that divides residents and suggested a proclamation. Council Member D. Gutierrez asked
the difference between a declaration and a resolution. City Attorney Cutter noted a
resolution is a formalization of Council policy.A policy otherwise spoken is not
commemorated in a resolution.
Mayor Coffey feels they may be shortchanging community members by not allowing them
to speak on the issue other than if they are for or against the resolution and suggested
moving the 11-- ' • to a • •- ' e and pl. e.Afte • • ' . '•• MOTION: D.
Gutierrez ov- • ,d i use eco ‘ , to al ►r . - 1 . omment per
individua he mo rn rried • : 4- . A dki n A. Gutierr: and Lover voting no.
Ms. Martin: state. is i : res. 'o at is in •ntrast to fed al law and in no way
changes th . . e Cit, lerk re.. e resol .n .y title, ARES-LUTION of the City
Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, declaring the City of Yakima a Welcoming City
for all people.
The following community members spoke in favor of the resolution: Charley Mulvey, City
resident; Susan Soto Palmer, City resident;Ava Pacheco, City resident; Jesus Ayala, City
resident; Giovanni Servino, City resident; Laura Armstrong, with La Casa Hogar spoke for
herself,Ava Chavez, David Morales,Areile Santos and Patricia Richey; Lorena Hernandez,
City resident; Gabriel Munoz, County resident; Reymundo Erzo, City resident; Eustolia
Sanchez, City resident;Adam Jr. Montano, City resident; Rocio Carrion, City resident;
Esther Whitmore, City resident; Michael Gempler, City resident; Elizabeth Torres, City
resident; Rogelio Montes, City resident;Ana Guzman, City resident; Marivy Vasquez, City
resident; Gustavo, City resident; Merivet Lombera, City resident;Aleida Velasquez, City
resident; Monserrat Vargas, City resident; Michele Besso, City resident; and, Sean
Tabayoyon, City resident.
The following community members spoke against the resolution: John Dinse, County
resident; Philip Brendale, City resident; Mack Henrick, City resident; Sandi Belzer, County
resident; Edmund Brayall, City resident; Venetia Delafuente, City resident; Denise
Englehart, City resident; Matthew McCay, City resident; Rick Weiss, City resident; Jim Bell,
City resident; Ron Powell, City resident; Mark Jones, County resident; Paul Fountaine, City
resident; Dana Johnson, City resident; Nick Hughes, City resident; Dave Ettl, City resident,
spoke on behalf of himself and three others; Dewayne McIntyre, City resident; Pamela
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Mullen, City resident; Rod Thysell, City resident; Clyde Thysell, City resident; Luis Lopez,
City resident; John Larson, City resident and provided a petition; Beverly Breitenfeldt, City
resident; Kathy Pitzer, City resident; Miles Allen, City resident; Keith Effler, City resident;
Patricia Byers,City resident; and, Tom Culp, City resident.
The following community members spoke about the resolution without stating whether they
were for or against the resolution: Dario Rubin; David Garcia, City resident; and, Doug
Miller, City resident.
After further Council discussion, MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez
seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote,Adkison, Coffey,
Cousens and Lover voting no.
Assistant Mayor Mendez noted some Council members thought this should have gone to a
Council Committee prior to coming before the full Council. MOTION: Mendez moved
and A. Gutierrez seconded to refer this to the Neighborhood and Community
Building Committee. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Coffey voting no.
11. Other Business
None.
12. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business - on 7, 201 t 6 p. ambers. The
motion car d by u i us vot: he g ad urned at 8:19 .m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
January 31, 2017
Yakima Training Annex, 421 E. Chestnut Avenue,Yakima
9 a.m. Roundtable Discussion --MINUTES
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1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison (departed at 10:13 a.m.), Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez(departed at 10:12 a.m.),
Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Transportation Benefit District Project List
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the status of the Transportation Benefit District(TBD).After
Council discussio
MOTION: Adkiso oved ' - 111 .15 1 -. Th ■■• .•• failed e to lack of a second.
MOTION: D. Guth rez i ed d A. k ie -z se d , that the T proposal include
North First Stree - , • izati• , 1st St - - nd Wa i •ton intersec n, Nob Hill and Fair
Avenue intersection, Powerhouse Road and Englewood intersection, 6th Avenue Trolley
tracks from Walnut past River Road;and the sidewalk projects to include 3rd Avenue,
Naches Avenue, 4th Street, Chestnut, Mead and Brown Avenue, which are the first six listed
on the list and the parameters around Central Washington State Fair, Nob Hill, Pacific, 18th
and Fair. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Lover seconded to amend the motion to replace
the 1st and Washington intersection with the 36th Avenue reconstruction and Washington
Avenue signal. The motion to amend failed by a 6-1 vote with A. Gutierrez voting yes. The motion
failed by a 4-3 vote with Coffey, Cousens, Mendez and Adkison voting no.
Mayor Coffey recommended another meeting on the issue as there is a desire to have a TBD. City
Manager Moore noted staff will schedule another meeting on this issue in the next 30 days.
3. 2017 Budget Process
Council members conveyed their appreciation for the budget process and especially liked the big
screen presentation with live updates.
4. Review 2016 Strategic Priorities
It was Council consensus (Adkison and A. Gutierrez absent)to remove the following items from
the priority list as they are either completed or in process: Ethics Committee, cannabis regulations
and zoning; multicultural center; wage theft enforcement options; and, deliverables/reports for City
grants.
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Council Member D. Gutierrez suggested the Council have five top priorities in no particular order,
which would be:North First Street, Port District, Eastside pool(removed "and parks"from the title),
school sidewalk grants and Downtown Plaza. This was approved by Council consensus
(Adkison and A. Gutierrez absent).
5. Discussion regarding Council Direction on Projects, New Ideas and Staff Capacity
Mayor Coffey reminded Council to go directly to City Manager Moore for questions or projects
and not to City staff. City Manager Moore stated he would prefer if Council members would directly
notify him of any questions or concerns and he will follow up with staff. If there is an individual Council
member request that could potentially be very time consuming, this should come from a majority of
Council members. Mayor Coffey noted City staff is at their maximum capacity in fulfilling normal
duties,without individual Council members attempting to direct staff. Mayor Coffey reminded Council
they have a Code of Ethics to be signed.
Council members revisited the Welcoming City issue. Council members expressed the need to have
a community conversation on this topic away from City Hall and to have more clarification on this topic
from the Police Chief and City Attorney at the next Public Safety Committee meeting. City Manager
Moore confirmed the Yakima Police Department does not collect information on immigration status
and therefore cannot withhold the information that is not collected. While Council has voted to send
this matter to the Neighborhood and Community Building Committee, which then voted to send it to
the Council Public Safety Committee, there was no consensus on further Council action on this
matter(Adkison and A. Gutierrez absent).
6. Adjournment PPP
MOTION: Mende oved ahe lily C usine meeting on February
7, 2017 at 6 p.m. the C. c - •ers. -- - 'on me y unan ous vote,Adkison and
A. Gutierrez abse The • tin' :djour a 1:41 a.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 2017
City Hall --Council Chambers
5:00-5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session to consider the acquisition of real estate
Council: Mayor Pro Tern Carmen Mendez, presiding, Council Members Maureen Adkison,
Holly Cousens,Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Absent: Mayor Kathy Coffey(excused)
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn to Executive Session
for up to 30 minutes to consider the acquisition of real estate. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Coffey absent.
Executive ' ssion s d and . jour 5:25 .m.
BUSINES- EETI
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Pro Tern Carmen Mendez, presiding, 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
Absent: Mayor Kathy Coffey(excused)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tern Mendez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Pro Tern Mendez introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services
are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
Mayor Pro Tern Mendez commented that at the last Council Business meeting on January
17, 2017, the Council voted to forward the Welcoming City issue to the Neighborhood and
Community Building Committee, who then considered it and forwarded it to the Public
Safety Committee for further consideration.At the January 19, 2017, Public Safety
Committee meeting, committee members agreed to invite the Chief of Police, Fire Chief,
and Prosecuting Attorney to talk about current practices. In addition, staff was directed to
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invite a representative from a group that does facilitation to discuss a community
conversation process on this matter. This meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2017 at 3
p.m. at City Hall. This issue is not on the Council's agenda this evening.
A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
i. Presentation of the "2015 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding
Performance" award to the City's Wastewater Division by the
Department of Ecology
Donna Smith and Dan Ferguson from the Department of Ecology Central Regional Office,
presented the Outstanding Treatment Plant award to the City of Yakima Wastewater
Treatment Plant in recognition of the plant's full compliance with their state issued National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in 2015. Ms. Smith encouraged
Council members to tour the wastewater treatment plant. Public Works Director Schafer
and Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Price thanked the Wastewater staff for their
hard work in achieving this prestigious award.
ii. Recognition of retiring Finance and Budget Director Cindy Epperson
City Manager Moore recognized retiring Budget and Finance Director Cindy Epperson for
her 27 years of service to the City. Mayor Pro Tem Mendez presented Ms. Epperson with
a service award.
iii. Recognition of retiring Deputy Fire Chief Ted Vander Houwen-24
yea ' e, Fir ptain ears of service,
nd MD urst ears f service
Fire Chief ' - : .g 'e• ' ing 're ief Ted Vand Houwen for 24 years
of service, - :ins ocky e for 31 a of service a Tim Whitehurst for 30
years of service. ayor `ro Tem en ez presen e retirement service awards to the
retirees.
iv. Recognition of the retiring Senior Community Relations Specialist
Ken Crockett
Community Affairs Director Beehler recognized retiring Senior Community Relations
Specialist Ken Crockett for 18 years of service to the City of Yakima. Mayor Pro Tem
Mendez presented Mr. Crockett with a service award.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Acceptance of Council Nominating Committee minutes and
recommendation of reappointment of Gary Hudson to the Yakima
Housing Authority
Council Member Lover briefed Council on the Nominating Committee meeting. MOTION:
Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to accept the Council Nominating
Committee minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Coffey absent. MOTION:
Lover moved and Adkison seconded to reappoint Gary Hudson to the Yakima
Housing Authority Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Coffey absent.
5. Council Reports
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A. Accept Council Public Safety Committee minutes of December 1, 2016
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to accept the minutes as
presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Coffey absent.
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Mendez 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 Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Coffey absent.
A. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Granite Construction
Company- Project YR2337 Cascade Mill Parkway Couplet Improvements
(Standard Motion V-B-Accept the project and approve)
B. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Purchasing Agreement with the City
of Arlington, WA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-010,A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to enter into an Inter overnmental Coo erative Purchasing
Agreemen1 , ity , WA
C. ' .solutio :u e C • 'olic ute a nda to agreements
tween , • ted es V _ _ t ustice, Drug nforcement
•••••• ion nd th a Poli I artment
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-011,A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chief of Police to
execute addenda to Agreements between the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration, and the Yakima Police Department.
D. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the US Marshals
Service for a Violent Offender Task Force
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-012,A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Chief of
Police of the City of Yakima to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the
United States Marshals Service ("USMS") and the City of Yakima Police Department
regarding the Violent Offender Task Force ("VOTF").
E. Resolution authorizing an agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $49,109 to provide engineering services
concerning design and construction administration for Snow Removal
Equipment at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-013, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Engineering Services
Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$49,108.36 to provide Engineering Services concerning design and construction
administration for Snow Removal Equipment at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
F. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Widener and Associates, in an
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amount not to exceed $56,000, to develop a wetland mitigation use plan and to
prepare the environmental permits for the Spring Creek Road and 36th Avenue
Improvements
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-014,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Professional Services Agreement with Widener and Associates, not to exceed $56,000,
to develop a wetland mitigation use plan and to prepare the environmental permits for the
Spring Creek Road and 36th Avenue Improvements.
G. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Gray& Osborne, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $250,000, to provide on-call planning and engineering services
for the Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-015,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Professional Services Agreement with Gray&Osborne, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 to provide on-call planning and engineering services for the Yakima Regional
Wastewater Treatment Facility.
7. Audience Participation
Candie Turner, City resident, spoke in support of becoming a Welcoming City and
asked questions regarding the Transportation Benefit District. Mayor Pro Tem Mendez
replied there is a meeting scheduled on February 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. on the
Transportation Benefit District.
Jim Scogg -, _ -sid Coun look i ue to the increase
in refuse a recycl r. •
Michael Ba ard, no e- ent, . ed ca abis tax mon goes.
Sandy Belzer Brendale, non-resident, spoke against car tab fees and becoming a
Welcoming City.
The following community members spoke in support of becoming a Welcoming City:
William Crow, City resident; Kay Funk, City resident; David Briggs, City resident; Ruby
Aguilar, City resident; Maria Sanchez, City resident; Dalia Pinon, non-resident; Norma
Martinez, City resident and presented a petition;Aryell Adams, non-resident; Chaske Town,
City resident; Joshua Sixberry, City resident; Ryan Klise, City resident; Ingrid Chapman,
City resident; Nino Fernandez, City resident; Diana Lopez Batista, City resident; David
Powell, City resident;Audel Ramierez, City resident; Molly Storrs, City resident;Aileen
Kane, City resident; Ed Pacheco, City resident; Ebelia Benitez, City resident; Connie
Chronister, City resident; Susan Soto Palmer, City resident; Luz Bazan Gutierrez, City
resident; Robert Strader, City resident; Phil Hoge, City resident; Shannon Hopkins, City
resident; Heather Chavez, City resident; Merivet Lomberg, City resident; and Monserrat
Vargas, City resident.
The following City residents spoke against becoming a Welcoming City: Margo Duke and
Benine McDonell.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing and Resolution declaring certain property originally obtained for irrigation
facility purposes to be surplus and authorizing sale
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Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Pro Tern Mendez opened the public hearing and, with no one corning forward to
speak, closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Coffey absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-016, A RESOLUTION declaring certain property originally
obtained for irrigation facility purposes to be surplus and authorizing sale.
9. Public Hearing and Resolution to amend the 2017 through 2022 Six-year Transportation
Improvement Program
City Engineer Sheffield briefed Council on the amendment to the Six-year Transportation
Program.
Mayor Pro Tern Mendez opened the public hearing. Phil Hoge, City resident, spoke on
behalf of Yakima Bikes and Walks in support of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Mendez
closed the hearing.The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: - - m• - - - - - . Guti ez se resolution. The
motion car d by i us vot: offe ent.
RESOLUT IN NO. 21 -0 R N amend the -year Transportation
Program ( ' • p- id of 7 ough include proj is affecting the City's
Transporta • - an.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
10. Report on Police Body Worn Camera Pilot Program
Chief Rizzi thanked Council and the public for their support of the Yakima Police
Department and provided a status report on the body worn camera pilot program. He
noted due to House Bill 2362, the Police Department had six Officers test two different
body cameras for this pilot project. Lieutenant Stephens stated a legislative task force is
putting together information on body cameras to report back to the legislature as House
Bill 2362 has a sunset clause of July 2019. He noted if the laws regarding public record
requests on this issue are remanded back to previous policies, it would not be feasible to
implement body cameras due to the costs associated with public record requests.
11. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima for
Downtown Development and Promotion Services
Economic Development Manager Hawkins briefed Council on the agreement.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After Council discussion,
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to postpone items 11
and 12 to a study session. The motion failed by a 4-2 vote,Adkison, Cousens, Lover
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and Mendez voting no, Coffey absent.
MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Coffey absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-018, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the
Downtown Association of Yakima for Downtown Development and Promotion Services.
12. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima for Special
Event Promotion Services
Economic Development Manager Hawkins briefed Council on the issue.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Coffey absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-019,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the
Downtown Association of Yakima for Special Event Promotion Services.
13. Ordinance amending the 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 % • •-•artm-• •- • nel pro ited
Parks and ' •creati• M. ED ins• • ed uncil on the inance.
The City CI k rea• e • l inan •y ' - on y.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by a 5-1 vote, Lover voting no and Coffey absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-006,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
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
14. 2017-2020 Yakima Economic Development Strategic Plan Adoption
Economic Development Manager Hawkins briefed Council on the plan.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to postpone this item to a
study session. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote,Adkison voting no and Coffey absent.
15. Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to submit an application for a SAFER Grant
Chief Stewart briefed Council on the grant.
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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, Coffey absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-020, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documents to complete and submit an application for a"Staffing for Adequate
Fire and Emergency Response" (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA).
16. Other Business
None.
17. Adjournment
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next
Council Business Meeting on February 21, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Coffey absent. The
meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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