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Home My WebLink About02/21/2017 Business Meeting/Executive Session68 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL February 21, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:45 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session regarding pending litigation 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 to discuss pending litigation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:53 p.m. BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear 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 City Manager Moore read a statement on immigration status in the City of Yakima. Mayor Coffey stated it was important that a statement on the City's policy be made and there would be no further statements regarding the Welcoming City issue. A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions Apple Award for Waterworks Device Crew Leader Jeff Morris Dave Brown, Water and Irrigation Manager, recognized Jeff Morris for going above and beyond the call of duty. Mayor Coffey presented Mr. Morris with a crystal apple award. Page 1 of 4 ii. Recognition of retiring Human Resources Assistant Michelle Wiltsey - 33 years of service Connie Mendoza, Human Resources Director, recognized retiring employee Michelle Wiltsey for 33 years of service to the City of Yakima. Mayor Coffey presented Ms. Wiltsey with a service award. 5. Council Reports A. Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee meeting minutes of December 16, 2016 and January 26, 2017 MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to accept the Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee meeting minutes of December 16, 2016, and January 26, 2017. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 6. Consent Agenda Mayor Coffey referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members or citizens present. Items 9 (now 6G) and 10 (now 6H) 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 Mendez seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. 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 B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period January 1 – 31, 2017 C. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Standard Paint & Flooring, LLC - Project - Capitol Theater Carpeting (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve) D. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Leslie & Campbell, Inc. Project 2434 Collections Building Roofing Rehabilitations (Standard Motion V- B -Accept the project and approve) E. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for STOP Formula Grant Program funding between the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-022, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chief of Police of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Agreement for STOP Formula Grant Program funding between the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office F. Resolution authorizing consent to a settlement entered into by the City of Yakima, CIAW and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by Charles "Doug" Mayo Page 2 of 4 69 70 RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-023, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to consent to a settlement entered into by the City of Yakima, CIAW and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by Charles "Doug" Mayo. G. Resolution authorizing an agreement with One Chestnut, LLC for a multi -family housing limited tax exemption RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-024, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and One Chestnut, LLC for a multi -family housing limited tax exemption. H. Ordinance amending YMC Chapter 1.18 to reorganize certain administrative departments of the City ORDINANCE NO. 2017-007, AN ORDINANCE concerning administration; providing for reorganization of several departments and divisions of the City of Yakima to provide for more consistent oversight of related services and eliminate a department director position; amending Yakima Municipal Code Sections 1.18.005, 1.18.015, and 1.18.050; and repealing Yakima Municipal Code Section 1.18.052 in its entirety. 7. Audience Participation Mayor Coffey noted with the statement on the City's immigration status there will be no further action on a Welcoming or Sanctuary City. Assistant Mayor Mendez commented that unless one of the Council members on the prevailing side of the vote against the Welcoming City resolution were to bring the issue back, there is nothing further to be done. She noted, however, that the issue is on the Public Safety Committee agenda for February 23 to hear from the Police Chief on their policies and community members are still welcome to comment on this issue under audience participation. Denise Englehart -Johnson, City resident, requested additional funding and attention to Tahoma Cemetery. Javier Gutierrez, City resident, referred to articles he presented to the Council on homeless issues and suggested the City follow President Roosevelt's model for a solution to homelessness. Jessie Ingram, City resident, suggested adding another disc golf course in the City and asked for Council support. Andy Ferguson, non resident, representing Transform Yakima Together, appealed to Council members to take the high road, find common ground and not buy into politics as usual. Spoke in favor of a Welcoming City resolution Vennesy Martinez, City resident; Asahi Martinez, City resident; Ms. Martinez, City resident and mother of Vennesy and Asahi; William Crow, City resident; Molly Storrs, City resident and representing ACT Yakima; Dr. Kay Funk, City resident and noted her appreciation for the statement by City Manager Moore; Nuno Fernandez, City resident; Josh Sixberry, City resident; Ed Pacheco, City resident; Kimberly Alman, City resident; and Audel Ramirez, City resident. Spoke against a Welcoming City resolution Page 3 of 4 Denise Englehart Johnson, City resident; Sandy Belzer, non-resident and John Larson, City resident. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Public meeting and resolution to consider the final plat approval of Catalyss Phases 1 and 2 located at 4200 Castlevale Road Supervising Planner Jeff Peters briefed Council on the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. 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-2017-025, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Catalyss (Phases 1 and 2) and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat. 9. Other Business Council Member D. Gutierrez stated she has brought up a request for a Study Session on Miller Park several times and would like to see that scheduled. Council Member Lover suggested the Parks & Recreation Commission be included in the meeting. Mayor Coffey suggested Council and the community work with legislators on the Pathway to Citizenship Program. City Manager Cliff Moore asked community members to report potholes by calling 575- 6713 or submitting it online through Yak -back. 10. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to the next Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: ,.............„, _ . 4i ...._ • --.1dolivaiii. fiN• _ . ,.. .... .... \__) CITY CLERK .c‘ ., '• - " 1.• 1 -- - . - DATE Page 4 of 4 71