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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2017 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL March 7, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing BUSINESS MEETING 1, Roll Call 77 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. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions Davis High School Prevention Club presentation (5-7 minutes) Joy Mendoza, Elias Prieto and Ciara Brown of the A.C. Davis High School CCAN Youth Club (Connecting to Compassionate Aspiring Navigators) spoke about their efforts for student prevention and intervention. Students Esequiel Tapia and Danny Torres played guitar and sang a brief song. Yakima Valley Tourism Annual Report presentation John Cooper, President and CEO at Yakima Valley Tourism, shared a PowerPoint on the 2016 Yakima Valley Tourism Annual Report. 5. Council Reports A. Report from Council Public Safety Committee Assistant Mayor Mendez briefed Council on the Council Public Safety Committee meeting held on February 23. She noted the Committee heard from those in favor and those against the Welcoming City issue. They also heard from Matt Fairbanks, with the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC). The Committee agreed any funding for DRC to assist in district Page 1 of 6 78 community forums on this topic should be from outside sources. City Manager Moore noted he is in discussions with several entities who may donate funding for the $6,500 cost. 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. Item 9 (now 61) and 12 (now 6J) 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. 4th Quarter 2016 Accounts Receivable Status Report B. 4th Quarter 2016 Treasury Report C. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Corrosion Companies, Inc. - Sodium Hypochlorite Storage (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve) D. Resolution authorizing anInterlocal Agreement with Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for utilizing state contracts for purchasing RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-026, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Master Contract Usage Agreement with The State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services. E. Resolution authorizing an Assignment of Note and Deed of Trust relating to property located at 415 North 6th Avenue, which will result in the City being able to move forward with foreclosure, removal of the dilapidated structure, and to work with Habitat for Humanity to build another low income housing unit RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-027, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Note and Deed of Trust transferring interest in the instrument to the City of Yakima from KeyBank. F. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Yakima Rotary Club Southwest for development of a playground facility in Chesterley Park RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-028, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Rotary Club Southwest for development of a playground facility in Chesterley Park G. Ordinance relating to Public Services; amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code for the purpose of updating the fee schedule for certain police services ORDINANCE NO. 2017-008, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Services; amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code for the purpose of updating the fee schedule for certain Page 2 of 6 79 police services. H. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-009, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective April 9, 2017; and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Washington State Auditor Report on Financial Statements and Federal Single Audit of the City of Yakima for 2015 J. Resolution authorizing extension of emergency cold weather shelters through March 22, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-029, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. R-2016-133 authorizing and directing the Yakima Community Development Department to extend the City's policy regarding temporary emergency cold weather shelters in the City of Yakima, as outlined in Resolution R-2016-133, through March 22, 2017 7. Audience Participation Rogelio Mantes, City resident, and Nellie Preito, non-resident, presented a petition of over 3,200 signatures in support of a Welcoming City Resolution. The following community members spoke in favor of becoming a Welcoming City: Jack McEntire, non-resident; William Crowe, City resident, Paula Zambrano, City resident; Molly Storrs, City resident and spoke on behalf of ACT Yakima inviting Council members to attend meetings with their group and Vincent Nadeau, non-resident. The following community members spoke against becoming a Welcoming City: Luis Lopez, City resident; Dr. Michael Horn, non-resident, Pastor Rosetta Horne, non- resident. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. First public input meeting on the 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Archie Matthews, Office of Neighborhood Development Services Manager, briefed Council on the issue and explained other than conducting a public meeting, no action is expected on this item at this time. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 9. Resolution authorizing an economic development and promotions agreement with the Yakima Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Cinco De Mayo celebration Page 3 of 6 80 Economic Development Director Hawkins briefed Council on the agreement. Assistant Mayor Mendez suggested the City begin reducing the funding for this event each year until there is no financial support, similar to the YPAL and DAY reductions. She wanted the Hispanic Chamber to be aware that she will be bringing this up during 2018 budget process. 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-2017-030, A RESOLUTION authorizing an economic development and promotion agreement with the Yakima Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Cinco De Mayo event 10. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Yakima Fourth of July Committee to provide a fireworks display and entertainment on the evening of July 4, 2017 Economic Development Director Hawkins briefed Council on the issue. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Cousens moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-031, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Fourth of July Committee to provide a fireworks display and entertainment on the evening of July 4, 2017. CITY MANAGER UPDATE 11. Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Transform Yakima Together, a religious organization, to lease property located at the intersection of Castlevale Road and Fruitvale Blvd., for a temporary homeless encampment City Manager Moore stated based on conversations with community members near the Fruitvale Blvd. location, they have brought other options, some previously considered. He stated the location behind the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) would be easy to prepare, is behind the closed K -mart, has one business nearby and is near the Greenway and Arboretum; however, there are no nearby residences. He stated Transform Yakima Together plans a different experience than last year's encampment with army tents, registration, only those registered may enter and security. He stated Transform Yakima is in negotiations to lease a former church to set up a day room in order for people at the encampment to have a place to go for meals and escape the cold and heat with the long term goal of having a 24 hour low barrier shelter for men and women at the Pierce Street location. Mayor Coffey noted there are a lot of people in attendance who are against the Fruitvale location. MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to not accept the Fruitvale location. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Dennis Macia's, City resident, spoke in support of the WWTP location for an encampment. Page 4 of 6 81 Pastor Rosetta Horne, non-resident, asked if the area would be safe. City Manager Moore responded it is safe. Pastor Ferguson reported if the WWTP location is selected they are working with area churches, People -for -People and the City's transit to provide transportation to and from the location. After Council discussion, MOTION: Lover moved and Adkison seconded to select site #1, the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Mendez and A. Gutierrez voting no. 12. Discussion an modifying the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) project list and proposed resolution setting a public hearing for March 21, 2017 City Manager Moore reviewed the draft project list as approved by Council at the February 28 Study Session. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to add (sidewalk projects) C-21 (Pacific Ave: Fair Ave to Jail property), C-22 (Fair Ave: Pacific to Nob Hill) and C-23 (Nob Hill Blvd: 12th Street to 14th Street) as they are all related to the area around the fairgrounds. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Lover and Coffey voting no. MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to add sidewalk project C-24, 88th Ave: Tieton to Summitview-Apple Valley Elementary to the list The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Lover and A. Gutierrez voting no. MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to add (sidewalk project) C-25, N. 16th Ave: Fruitvale to River Rd. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Council Member Cousens asked about the intersection at 40th Avenue and Chestnut. City Engineer Sheffield noted he is in the process of scheduling a meeting regarding this with the neighborhood. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to move this list forward for a public hearing. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no. Council Member Cousens stated 68 percent of the citizens of Yakima voted that any increase in taxes needed a supermajority vote. She feels the TBD is still a tax and not a fee and should require a supermajority vote. City Attorney Cutter stated with the new court ruling, it is his firm opinion that the TBD is a fee and not a tax and therefore only requires a simple majority vote to pass. MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded that we require five votes to create and fund this TBD. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote, Adkison, Coffey, A. Gutierrez and Mendez voting no. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Page 5 of 6 82 RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-032, RESOLUTION setting the time and place for hearing on March 21, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to hear from the public on amending transportation improvements to be exercised or funded on the Transportation Benefit District Project List. 13. Other Business Council Member D. Gutierrez noted the Welcoming City conversation has gone on for several months and at this point the resolution is dead. However, she is still concerned about the continued fears expressed in the chambers, in emails and at committee meetings. She is still interested in exploring options of legal parameters for police policies and would like to work with legal on that. Mayor Coffey asked if this is an extension of the Welcoming City issue, which Council Member D. Gutierrez stated it is not. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded that Council members work with City staff to further explore the full legal parameters of inclusive public safety policy to explore all options for a future ordinance. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Coffey and Lover voting no. MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded to have this project completed within 90 days. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 14. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on March 21, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCILMEMBER DA1'E COUNCIL MEMBER el/c(10 DATE Page 6 of 6