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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/2017 Business Meeting/Executive SessionYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL March 21, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:45 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting EXECUTIVE SESSION 1, Executive Session regarding land and property considerations 83 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 Session was held and adjourned at 5:53 p.m. BUSINESS MEETING 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 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 i. 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 84 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. ii. 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. 2016 Year-end report for the Yakima Valley SunDome Greg Lybeck, Assistant General Manager of the State Fair Park, presented the 2016 Year-end report for the Yakima Valley SunDome. C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees Confirmation of Yakima Area Arboretum's recommendation of Jheri Ketchum to the Tree City USA Board 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 85 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 Irrigation 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 Irrigation District water to the Town of Tieton for the water year 2017. D. Resolution authorizing appointment of the Yakima Transit Manager or the designee to the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool Board of Directors and the Public Works Director or the designee as the alternate to the Board RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-034, A RESOLUTION authorizing and 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 (TIB) to make sidewalk improvements at five locations within the City Page 3 of 8 86 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 Improvement Board (TIB) 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. J. 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 tax exemption agreement with Mills Yakima Properties LLC. K. Resolution establishing Apprenticeship Utilization as an optional supplemental bidder criteria requirement for particular City of Yakima public works projects exceeding $300,000 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 87 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 Council discussion, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Adkison moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to accept the list as presented with the understanding there could be some changes or modifications over time to be brought back to Council. The motion carried by 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 June 10, June 17, July 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 88 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 % of an acre in size located adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant off of South 22nd Street for a temporary homeless encampment. 12. Proposed ordinances in consideration of establishing an annual vehicle license fee; and establishing a time when the same shall become effective 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, MOTION: 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 89 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 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 Planning Project to assess opportunities and approaches for managing residential curbside materials collected in a City -operated curbside collection program. CITY MANAGER UPDATE 14. Resolution declaring an emergency in the City of Yakima, Washington due to flooding, and ratifying the Mayoral Declaration of Emergency 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 90 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 CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER (-COUNCIL MEMBER I DATE Page 8 of 8