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Home My WebLink About04/18/2017 06A Draft Council Meeting Minutes ApprovalE BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT Item No. 6.A. For Meeting of: April 18, 2017 ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the March 21 and April 4, 2017, City Council Business meetings, March 28, 2017, City Council Study Session and April 11, 2017, Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FORcl*� SUBMITTAL: ""~--City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D 3-21 4/13/2017 Cor Menio D 3-28 4113/2017 Coxer Memo C 44 4113/2017 Co r Mem D 4-11 4/1312017 Co r Merno xx•. s. °ts m YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL March 21, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:45 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session regarding land and property considerations Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up to 15 minutes regarding land and property considerations. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive as journ t 5:53 BUSINES MEET G 1. Roll Call FT Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and Acting City Clerk Stephens 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Interpreter Services Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available. 4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations March for Meals month proclamation Mayor Coffey proclaimed March for Meals month and Madelyn Carlson and Lorena Fernandez accepted. B. Presentations/ Recognitions / Introductions Page 1 of 8 Recognition of 2016 Historic Preservation Awards to John Baule, Jo Miles, and Jason Eaton Mayor Coffey presented the following with the City of Yakima Historic Preservation Commission awards: John Baule for his recent retirement from the Yakima Valley Museum and his numerous contributions to promoting Yakima's history; Jo Miles for his extensive research and published documents on Yakima's history, specifically his recent book "Kamiakin Country"; and, Jason Eaton for his recent rehabilitation improvements to the Emporium building (Semon building) at 121 East Yakima Ave. Davis High School Civics Class Crosswalk Proposal for Mead Avenue/S 10th Avenue Students of the Davis High School Civics class presented a crosswalk proposal for an area they identified as a traffic safety issue in the area of Lewis & Clark Middle School and Hoover Elementary School. Council members thanked the students for their presentation. Streets and Traffic Operations Manager Rosenlund reported his appreciation for the work the students have done and stated the City does plan to put in crosswalks this spring at Pleasant, 10th Avenue and 6th Avenue. He is also working with the Yakima School District to repurpose a school zone beacon for this area. iii. 2016 Year-end report for the Yakima Valley SunDome Greg Lybeck, Assistant General Manager of the State Fair Park, presented the 2016 Year-end rDKet Y ' ey Su me. C. is Boar , Co i ons d Council C mittees o mati f ima a oretumis re mmendation of Jheri um tot ee City oard MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to confirm the Arboretum's recommendation of Jheri Ketchum to the Tree City USA Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 5. Council Reports A. Ethics and Equal Rights Exploratory Committee First Quarterly Report Isaac Garcia, Secretary of the Ethics and Equal Rights Exploratory Committee, presented the Committee's first quarter report. B. Community Integration Exploratory Committee First Quarterly Report Arthur Alcazar, Chair of the Community Integration Exploratory Committee, presented the Committee's first quarter report. C. Acceptance of Council Nominating Committee meeting minutes from March 15, 2017 MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to accept the Council Nominating Committee minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 6. Consent Agenda Page 2 of 8 Mayor Coffey referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. Items 6C (now 10) and 6J (now 11) were removed from the consent agenda and items 11 and 14 were added to the consent agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see motion directly below.) MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. Approval of the minutes from the February 21 and March 7, 2017, City Council Business meetings, February 21 and 28, 2017, City Council Study Sessions and March 2, 2017, Joint City Council/Yakima School District Special meeting B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period February 1 – 28, 2017 C. Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of City entitled Yakima Tieton I rrigation District water to the City of Tieton for the water year 2017 RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-033,A RESOLUTION authorizing a lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima Tieton Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of Yakima Tieton I rrigation District water to the Town of Tieton for the water year 2017. D. au point t of th ager or the sig t Washi ton t ran Insurance P I Board of Directors the P li irect or t de the a mate to the Board RESOLU R-a17-0341l%jjESOLUWgj authorizing ad directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to appoint the Yakima Transit Manager or the Yakima Transit Manager's designee to the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool Board of Directors and the Public Works Director or the Public Works Director's designee as the alternate to the Board. E. Resolution authorizing acceptance of an offer for purchase of real estate located at 1606 W. King Street RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-035, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of an offer for purchase of real estate located at 1606 W. King Street. F. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Widener and Associates, in an amount not to exceed $11,000, to develop the environmental documentation for Bravo Company Boulevard from `D' Street to `H' Street RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-036,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with Widener and Associates, in an amount not to exceed $11,000, to develop the environmental documentation for Bravo Company Boulevard from `D' Street to `H' Street. G. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Complete Streets Award Grant Agreement accepting a grant from the Transportation Improvement Board (TI B) to make sidewalk improvements at five locations within the City Page 3 of 8 RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-037, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Complete Streets Award Grant Agreement accepting a grant from the Transportation I mprovement Board (TI B) to make sidewalk improvements at five locations within the City. H. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Craft Beverage Yakima, not to exceed $5,000, to promote the City's offerings of unique Craft Beverage tourism opportunities RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-038,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with Craft Beverage Yakima, not to exceed $5,000, to promote the City's offerings of unique Craft Beverage tourism opportunities Ordinance concerning Downtown Redevelopment Tax Incentive; amending Chapter 11.63 to provide an appeal process for applications denied under this chapter ORDINANCE NO. 2017-010, AN ORDINANCE concerning Downtown Redevelopment Tax Incentive; amending Chapter 11.63 to provide an appeal process for applications denied under this chapter. Resolution authorizing a multi -family housing limited property tax exemption agreement with Mills Yakima Properties, LLC RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-039, A RESOLUTION authorizing multi -family limited property toim i K. [)�,RAFT pip ilization as a ptional supplemental stlar akima blic works projects RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-040, A RESOLUTION establishing Apprenticeship Utilization as an optional supplemental bidder criteria requirement for particular City of Yakima public works projects exceeding $300,000. L. Adopt 2017 Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct policies 7. Audience Participation The following City residents spoke in support of the inclusive policing policy ordinance: William Crowe, Aileen Kane, Connie Chronister on behalf of ACT Yakima, and Ed Pacheco. Rebecca Pace, City resident, shared her concern about geo-engineering programs underway, also known as chem -trails, over the sky. Joe Mann, City resident, discussed how he reported some pot holes on Naches Avenue through Yak -back and within two days the pot holes were filled. He thanked the City for being so responsive. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Final public input meeting on the 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Page 4 of 8 ONDS Manager Archie Matthews briefed Council on the report. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. 9. Public hearing and ordinance relating to the Transportation Benefit District; modifying the transportation improvements to be funded by the district Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney, reported Council has had several meetings to finalize the amended Transportation Benefit District (TBD) project list, which now requires a public hearing. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. The following City residents spoke against the TBD stating they feel this would disproportionally affect low-income households: William Crowe on behalf of ACT Yakima; Mary Lopez, on behalf of One America who also asked to see City documents translated into Spanish; and, Susan Soto Palmer. Ed Pacheco, City resident, asked if the TBD would also be for boats, motorcycles, campers, etc. Mayor Coffey stated they will ask for clarification. He asked Council to consider being equitable in their decision. Diane Riley, City resident, is concerned about traffic safety at Pierce 8th, 9th and 10th. After CounaiLdiaaussion-11ae_U Y Clerk read the MOTION: dkiso o .AerrAzse3,,,"toac pt the list as presente 'th th n ine cha es or modifications over time be g back Ca ion carried a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-011, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, relating to a Transportation Benefit District; modifying the transportation improvements to be funded by the district. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 10. Resolution authorizing open cruising events to be held on J une 10, J une 17, J my 8, August 12, and September 9, 2017 Council Member Lover reported former Council Member Bonlender supported cruising events years ago, which he opposed at the time, but now realizes Mr. Bonlender was right as these have become family events. MOTION: Lover moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to name the cruising events the Ron Bonlender Open Cruising Event. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Lover moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Page 5 of 8 RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-041,A RESOLUTION authorizing open cruising events to be held on June 10, June 17, July 8, August 12, and September 9, 2017. 11. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Transform Yakima Together to operate a temporary homeless encampment on City -owned property City Manager Moore reported at the previous meeting Council approved establishing a temporary homeless encampment near the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Transform Yakima submitted a proposal to run the camp and just received funding from YVCOG to open the encampment. Lawrence Breer, City resident, expressed his concern with the location of the homeless encampment near the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Susan Soto Palmer, City resident, asked if there is a religious requirement to stay at the homeless encampment. City Manager Moore replied there is not. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Mendez voting no. RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-042,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Lease Agreement with Transform Yakima Together, for a piece of property approximately 3/4 of an acre in size located adj a treat plant eet for a temporary meles n pme 12. Proposed inanc in ation ishFT license fee; and establishin time en a sa sh beco a Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney, noted he was able to research what type of vehicles the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) fee would encompass, which are most forms of vehicles including passenger cars, motorcycles, travel trailers, and trailers over 2,000 pounds. Some exceptions include: campers, boats, single axel trailers, snow mobiles and off-road vehicles. The following community members spoke against the TBD fee: Sandi Belzer, non- resident and Benine McDonnel, City resident. After Council discussion, M OT ION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to take the car tab fee ordinance to a vote of the people. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote with, A. Gutierrez, Mendez, Adkison, and Coffey voting no. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved to approve a fee of $18.71. The motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved to approve a fee of $18.75. The motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to approve a car tab fee set at $18.76. The motion failed by a 6-1 vote with Coffey, Adkison, A. Gutierrez, Lover, Mendez, and Cousens voting no. Page 6 of 8 MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Adkison seconded to establish the TBD ordinance with a fee of $20. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote with Mendez, Cousens, D. Gutierrez, and Lover voting no. 13. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Ecology to conduct a Recycling Planning Project to assess opportunities and approaches for managing residential curbside materials collected in a City -operated collection program 14 Loretta Zammarchi, Refuse and Recycling Manager, briefed Council on the agreement. Sandi Belzer, non-resident, asked if this is going to cost the citizens. Ms. Zammarchi responded that this is a grant with no matching fee. Patricia Byers, City resident, reported in California the inmates sort through the garbage and remove recycling and wondered if the City could look into that. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-043,A RESOLUTION approving an Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the State of Washington, Department of Ecology to conduct a Recycling Mrbside roj s o p unitie r�managing residentialatIls To ed iity-o ated curbsid collection program. Resolution ratifying the Mayoral Declaration of Emergency Lie to flooding, and City Manager Moore reported on the resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-044, A RESOLUTION declaring an emergency in the City of Yakima, Washington due to flooding. 15. Other Business Council Member D. Gutierrez briefed Council on the status of the inclusive policing policy ordinance advising the next step is to meet with the Police Chief. Council Member Cousens noted it is important for the community to have input and would like to see a community forum. City Manager Moore noted they received a request from the Northwest Jesuit Volunteers for the Mayor to sign a support letter and issue a proclamation naming April 4 as National Service Recognition Day and asked for Council direction. MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to authorize the Mayor to sign Page 7 of 8 the letter. The motion carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Moore reported Lowell Krueger, Executive Director of the Yakima Housing Authority, is requesting a letter of support from the Mayor urging protection of HUD funding. This was approved by Council consensus. 16. Adjournment MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved to adjourn to a Council Study Session on March 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTI FI ED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: Page 8 of 8 T� r 3 *w . . . ....... YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION March 28, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 10 a.m. Miller Park Roll Call HE Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Moore and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Miller Park Ken Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Manager, presented a PowerPoint on Miller Park. Officer Bowersox d analysis of tl Fruit Comm center. CPTED) :he Washington ims for the Jo Miles, Parks creation -Commissioner, statedTieTias been a commissioner for six years and is a former parks & recreation professional from Mt. Lake Terrace and Toppenish. He reported he walks around Miller Park and other parks daily and the only major issue with Miller Park is the lack of people using it. He believes there is a people problem and not a fencing or lighting issue. He noted other parks do not have fencing or lighting and recommended focusing on what people enjoy in parks and make that the highest priority. MOTION: Coffey moved and Lover seconded to send the issue oflighting to the Parks & Recreation Commission. The motion carried by unanimous vote. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Lover seconded that we request the Parks & Recreation Commission to do a specific follow-up discussion on Miller Park including lighting, fencing and ideas presented today. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Coffey voting no. 3. Audience comments (allow 15 minutes) Sandi Belzer, non-resident, invited Council to the Republican Women's Club meeting to hear a presentation by Lisia Brumbaker titled In the Shadow of the Great Bear about family life in communist Romania. Steve Hill and Pastor Robert Trimble, City residents, spoke in support of a swimming pool on the east side of town. m 4. Adjournment MOT ION: Mendez moved to adjourn to the next City Council Business meeting on April 4, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:53 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITYCLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR 12 xx•. s. °ts m YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL April 4, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:30 - 6 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session regarding land and property considerations Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Absent: Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez (excused) MOTION: Adkison moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up to 30 minutes to discuss land and property considerations. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive ssion s Id and jour 5:53 m. BUSINES MEET G 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, 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: Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez (excused) 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 Recognition of Al Brown, Executive Director of the Yakima Greenway on his retirement Community Development Director Joan Davenport introduced and recognized Al Brown, retiring Executive Director of the Yakima Greenway, for his service to the Yakima Valley. Page 1 of 5 13 Mayor Coffey presented Mr. Brown with a crystal apple award. A. Proclamations Arbor Day proclamation Council Member A. Gutierrez proclaimed the third Saturday in April as Arbor Day and Leslie Wahl, Arboretum Board President, accepted the proclamation. National Day of Service proclamation Council Member Cousens proclaimed April 4, 2017, as National Service Recognition Day and Jeanne Haster, Executive Director of Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, and Cat Koehn, Program Officer for Washington/Alaska State Office, Corporation for National & Community Service accepted. iii. National Public Safety Telecommunications Week proclamation Council Member Lover proclaimed the week of April 9-15, 2017, as National Tele Communicators Week and City Manager Moore accepted the proclamation. B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees Appointment to Tree City USA Board, Planning Commission and Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center Advisory Board Council Mier rlrMRRM the CMcil N " meeting. MOT ION: 11over Wear s s n poin a following to the Tree CityW§SABs Hertel tot oneyear terms, Daniel Lad rece y pointed J i Ketchum to a two- year term and also appoint Jacob Liddicoat to the Planning Commission and Chelsea Mack to the Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community CenterAdvisory Committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Mendez absent. 5. Council Reports MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to accept the Council Committee minutes — items 5A -D. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent. A. Accept Council Nominating Committee minutes of March 27, 2017 B. Accept Council Partnerships Committee minutes of March 21, 2017 C. Accept Public Safety Committee minutes of January 26, 2017 and February 23, 2017 D. Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee minutes of February 14, 2017 6. Consent Agenda Page 2 of 5 14 Mayor Coffey referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. Items 8 (item 6C) and 9 (item 6D) were added to the consent agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see motion directly below.) MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent. A. Set April 18, 2017 as the date for a public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation concerning text amendments to Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, related to the sign code and definition for multi -family dwelling B. Resolution adopting the January 2017 Yakima County Solid and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-045, A RESOLUTION adopting the Yakima County Solid and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan Update, dated January 2017. C. Resolution approving an interlocal agreement with the Yakima Police Department and the Washington State Patrol, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Police Departments for Union Gap, Grandview, Selah, Sunnyside and Toppenish to jointly ma Mall Specia f r investigations of E)thro n RESOLU A TI approving interlocal agreement with the YaD artm a the W i on State Pat I, the Yakima County Sheriff's Oli Depa s for U ap, Grandvie , Selah, Sunnyside and Toppenish to jointly cooperate through a Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit for investigations of certain incidents D. Resolution authorizing the emergency purchase of stormwater infrastructure and installation services not to exceed $200,000, required prior to the repair and reopening of 66th Avenue between Scenic and Englewood Avenues RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-047, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration by the City Manager of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable contracts for the installation of the stormwater infrastructure required for the repair and reopening of 66th Avenue between Scenic Avenue and Englewood Avenue. 7. Audience Participation City residents Cassandra Collins, David Briggs and Sandra Aquilar spoke in favor of the proposed inclusive policing policy ordinance. Tony Sandoval, City resident, spoke positively about the new homeless encampment entitled Camp Hope. Maud Scott, City resident, spoke favorably of the study session on Miller Park and in support for an eastside pool. Page 3 of 5 LV 9. 10. 15 DEPARTMENT ITEMS Ordinance amending the 2017 Budget (First Reading) Interim Finance and Budget Director Lewis briefed Council on the budget amendment and stated this will be on the next agenda for approval. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDI NANCE amending the 2017 budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2017 for various purposes described in the attached Schedule. Other Business Council MemberAdkison reported on her attendance at the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Lobby Day and spoke highly of the City's membership with AWC. Council Member Adkison noted the City already has an inclusive policy in place that works for the community. Council Member A. Gutierrez stated she feels there is support from staff for this ordinance and suggested postponing discussion on the issue until Assistant Mayor Mendez, as the co-sponsor of the ordinance, could be in attendance. Mayor Coffey acknowledged Ms. Mendez absence but noted the Council knows where she stands on this issue. Council MMeword ti ted they ve be some time now and expec a etin the irere expr e her disapph iscus n an/d% theviou granted 60 days to work on thn M OT IO N: �Iffmolbd andXbAkr secoMeN to terminatffilbonsideration of the inclusive policing policy ordinance at this time. The motion carried by a 4-2 vote, A. Gutierrez and D. Gutierrez voting no, Mendez absent. Council Member A. Gutierrez noted at the last Study Session regarding Miller Park they forwarded recommendations to the Parks & Recreation Commission. She added there is another issue she would like to forward to the Commission. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to move the discussion on finding out costs, location and community input on a performance area at Martin Luther King Jr. Park or SE Community Park be passed on to the Parks & Recreation Commission. The motion failed by 4-2 vote with Lover, Adkison, Coffey, and Cousens voting no, Mendez absent. Council Member D. Gutierrez requested an update on the Plaza at the next Council meeting. Council Member A. Gutierrez agreed. Adjournment M OT IO N: Cousens moved to adjourn to a City Council Study Session on April 11, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Page 4 of 5 CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITYCLERK m COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR Page 5 of 5 17 3 �w . . . ....... YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION April 11, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 10 a.m. Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Yakima Planning Commission: Vice -Chair Patricia Byers, Bill Cook, Al Rose, Peter Marinace, Jacob Liddicoat Staff: City Manager Moore, Community Development Director Davenport, Planning Manager Calhoun and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Cou Members Sc 2. Comprehens mmission Planning Commission Vice -Chair Byers reported on the Planning Commission Quarterly Report. Planning Manager Calhoun introduced consultants Brent Turley with Transpo Group and Lisa Grueter and Izzy Cannell with BERK Consulting. Mr. Calhoun reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the Comprehensive Plan. Izzy Cannell reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Elements, Lisa Grueter discussed the Capital Facilities Element of the Plan and Brent Turley reviewed the Transportation Systems portion of the Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Davenport reported they have streamlined the process in order for property owners to have more options for rezoning instead of during the annual process. She noted they have approached the Comprehensive Plan this year by focusing solely on the Yakima City limits as the West Valley and Terrace Heights neighborhood plans are under the jurisdiction of Yakima County. Council Member D. Gutierrez asked if any of the railroad track issues would be included in the Plan. City Engineer Sheffield reported those crossings are owned by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) and the City reports any issues related to the tracks to the BNSF. 3. Audience comments (allow 15 minutes) 18 None. 4. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on April 18, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITYCLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR