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Home My WebLink About05/16/2017 06A Draft Council Meeting Minutes ApprovalE BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT Item No. 6.A. For Meeting of: May 16, 2017 ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the April 18 and May 2, 2017, City Council Business meetings, April 25, 2017, City Council Study Session and April 20, 2017, City Council Retreat SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:C, V� '®"~�City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve. BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D 4-18-17 51412017 CD%r Memo D 4-20-17 51412017 Ca r Memo D 4-25-17 51412017 CDxer Me D 5-2-17 5/412017 Cceer Memo 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. xx•. s. °ts m YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL April 18, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings MINUTES 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 City Clerk Claar Tee Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance. InterpreteDR Mayor Cofase r available. Open Discussion for e Oi A. Proclamations I nterpr r services are Yamate High School Hospitality Week proclamation Council Member Cousens proclaimed April 14 — 29, 2017, as Yamate High School Hospitality Week and Takeshi Sasagawa, Physical Education exchange teacher from Yamate High School accepted it and presented Mayor Coffey with a lapel pin. Stand Against Racism Day proclamation Assistant Mayor Mendez proclaimed Friday, April 28, 2017, as "YWCA Yakima — Stand Against Racism Day" and Amy Flynn, Executive Director of the YWCA accepted it and invited Council and the community to attend a rally on April 29 at noon at Franklin Park. B. Presentations/ Recognitions / Introductions Planning Commission Quarterly Report - 5 minute presentation Patricia Byers, Vice -Chair of the Yakima Planning Commission, briefed Council on the Commission's quarterly report. Council Reports Page 1 of 5 Assistant Mayor Mendez noted at the previous meeting a vote was taken under other business that was not on the agenda. She intends to make a motion under other business regarding taking action during that segment of the agenda. Mayor Coffey noted she will be supporting Ms. Mendez's motion. 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. 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. A. 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 B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period March 1 – 31, 2017 C. 1 st Quarter 2017 Capital Improvement Projects Report Malley Memorial over the sidewalk at RESOLU way use permit io aiiow ine conunu way/sidewalk at 15 W. Yakima Ave. of a right -of - right -of - E. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with San Juan County, NM RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-049, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with San Juan County, NM F. Resolution authorizing a recurring annual agreement with Yakima Valley Umpires Association to obtain officiating services for the City's organized softball program RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-050, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with the Yakima Valley Umpires Association for officiating services for the City of Yakima's organized softball program. G. Resolution authorizing a grant application with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WS DOT) Aviation Division for capital improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-051,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division for capital improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field. Page 2 of 5 H. Resolution setting the application fee for a Reimbursement Agreement for Utility Improvements RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-052, A RESOLUTION setting the application fee to cover the costs and fees for a Reimbursement Agreement for Utility I mprovements, pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code 7.67.040, at $750.00. Ordinance amending the 2017 Budget (Second Reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2017-012, AN ORDINANCE 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. J. 2016 Year End Revenue & Expenditure Report K. Ordinance relating to construction and maintenance of signs; amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.08, Sign Code ORDINANCE NO. 2017-013, AN ORDINANCE relating to construction and maintenance of signs; amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.08, Sign Code. L. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 8.30 regarding Street and Building Decorations, specifically banners above Yakima Avenue and Front Street ORDINAL Chapter 8. Yakima Av 7. Audience CE ending Yaki Municipal Code cor ecific banners above David Powell, City resident, thanked Council for their hard work and agreed with their decision to drop the welcoming city designation. The following community members expressed their disappointment in those on the Council who voted to discontinue efforts on the inclusive policing ordinance when it was not on the agenda: Alondra Garibay, City resident; Aileen Kane, City resident; William Crow, City resident; Kristen Burke, City resident; Ryan Crafts, City resident; Cassandra Collins, non-resident; Ed Pacheco, City resident; Dan Chapman, City resident; Maria Cuevas, non-resident; Lupe Sanchez, City resident and David Morales, City resident. Carole Sahlstrand, non-resident, invited community members to celebrate "March for Science Earth Day." Craig Henyan, non-resident; asked Council to take care of the violence in the City before becoming a sanctuary city. He stated he plans to start a peace movement in the name of the two women killed at the Money Tree. Joey Anderson, City resident, asked for assistance in raising funds for a gentleman suffering from a terminal illness. Tony Courcy, City resident, requested his district representative to contact him. Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Public hearing and ordinance to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation concerning text amendment to the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15.02 related to the definition of Multiple -Family Dwelling Supervising Senior Planner Jeff Peters briefed Council on the ordinance. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. The following community members spoke in favor of the ordinance: Barbara Cline and Bob McLaughlin, City residents on behalf of the Justice Housing Project; Deb Sterling, City resident; William Crow, City resident and Andy Ferguson, non-resident. Sandi Belzer, Tony Courcy and Tom Lovell, City residents, shared their concerns about the ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-015, AN ORDINANCE amending the definition of Dwelling, multiple -family within Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch. 15.02 Definitions to permit new housing types. 9. Public Hearing and ordinance relating to land use and development; amending the City of Yakima Mu de .AsF t T sign regulation Supervisin enior n thendment. Senior Assistant Attor a insnoposed changes to the City Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. The following community members shared their concerns regarding portions of the ordinance: Joey Anderson, City resident; William Crow; City resident and Raul Lopez, City resident. After Council discussion, MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to send this ordinance back to the Planning Commission and then schedule a joint study session. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Lover voting no. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 10. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Perteet, Inc., to utilize Connecting Washington grant funds in an amount not to exceed $199,000, for the engineering design and development of Plans, Specifications and an Estimate for the Cowiche Canyon Trail project Chief Engineer Sheffield briefed Council on the agreement and noted this project will utilize state grant funds and not City funds. Sandi Belzer, City resident, shared her concerns about using City funding for a project that is not in the City. Phil Hoge, City resident, spoke in support of the agreement. Page 4 of 5 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. RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-053,A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Perteet, I nc., not to exceed $199,000, for the engineering design and development of Plans, Specifications and Estimate for the Cowiche Canyon Trail project. 11. Yakima Central Plaza Update Economic Development Manager Sean Hawkins provided Council an update on the Plaza. Council Member D. Gutierrez shared her concerns about meeting the deadline and spending additional staff time and resources on the project. John Baule, Plaza Fundraising Committee, reported it is a challenging time; however, they feel they will meet the deadline. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to have another quarterly update at the second meeting in June. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 12. Other Business M OTO N: M endez moved and Coffey seconded that we do not move on any business t oFda Aens ion carried by unanimous te. 13. Adjournm t MOTION: moFedtodjou to a Council Retreat on April 20, 2017, at the City's training facility, 421 E. Chestnut, at 10:00 a.m. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITYCLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR Page 5 of 5 7 s} yM1= [ 3 t•, YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL RETREAT April 20, 2017 City Training Facility -421 E. Chestnut Avenue, Yakima, WA 10 a.m. MINUTES 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, Communications and Public Affairs Director Beehler, Assistant to the City Manager Price, Records Administrator Stephens and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Mastering Council Meetings with Ann Macfarlane Ann Macfarlane, Meetings, led the productive and s 3. Adjournment Council to conduct MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved—and Cousens seconTeTto adjourn td—a City Council Study Session on April 25, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTI FI ED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITY CLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR Page 1 of 1 T� r 3 *w - . . . ....... YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION April 25, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 10:00 a.m. MINUTES Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Absent: Council MemberAvina Gutierrez (excused) Staff: City Manager Moore and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. SunComm Public Safety Communications Overview Public Safety CDa o Mana Co our sented a Po rPoint and overview of SunCommy atio . S ey ublic fety CommunicatioM age vie ga ation chart a the various shifts. Chief Stewart rh verB a ass no c n system, h was recently used during a floodinhere were no audience comments. 3. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on May 2, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:56 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITYCLERK MAYOR xx•. s. °ts m YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL May 2, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session to review the performance of a public official Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover M OT 10 N: M endez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up to 60 minutes to review the performance of a public official. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive as journ t 5:45 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 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 Cinco De Mayo Proclamation Assistant Mayor Mendez proclaimed May 1-7, 2017, as Cinco de Mayo - Cultural Awareness Week and Maria Rodriguez accepted it. Ms. Rodriguez invited everyone to attend the Cinco de Mayo event this weekend in downtown Yakima and introduced Miss Cinco De Mayo finalists Briseida Cuevas and Jacqueline Granillo. Page 1 of 3 HE Mental Health Month proclamation Mayor Kathy Coffey proclaimed May 2017 as Mental Health Month and Mary Stephenson accepted it. B. Presentations/ Recognitions / Introductions 2017 Mrs. Washington contestant Michele Lazorik Mrs.Yakima, Michelle Lazorik, reported she will be competing in the Mrs. Washington Pageant on May 20 and shared her platform ideas. Recognition of John Gorman Mayor Coffey invited former Mayor Micah Cawley to introduce John Gorman. Mr. Cawley recognized Mr. Gorman for his contributions to the Yakima Valley. Mayor Coffey presented Mr. Gorman with the City's Crystal Apple Award. iii. Recognition of Susan Knotts, Purchasing Buyer 2, awarded Buyer of the Year for Washington State City/County Purchasing Manager Sue Ownby recognized Susan Knotts, Purchasing Buyer, for being awarded Buyer of the Year for Washington State by the Washington State Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (WANIGP). 5. Council R A. cept C n rch 29 0 MOTION: . ierre 6. oved MM end motion carried by unanimous vote. Consent Agenda M jjWWIding mmittee minutes of ed to ac pt the minutes. The 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. 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.) M OT 10 N: M endez moved and Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. 1 st Quarter 2017 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 1 st Quarter 2017 claims activity RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-054,A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 1st Quarter 2017 Claim Report for the City of Yakima. B. Set date of May 16, 2017, for a public meeting to consider a request of Notice of I ntent to Commence Annexation Proceedings for property in the vicinity of South 64th Ave and Ahtanum Road Page 2 of 3 m C. Set date of May 16, 2017, for a Public Hearing to declare property surplus to the City needs and abandon a section of DI D #39 7. Audience Participation Major Jeremy Dufault announced the Military Veterans will be holding a Will Clinic on May 20, 2017, at the Davis High School Cafeteria from 8:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. for any Veteran to have a free basic will completed. Aileen Kane, City resident, thanked the Yakima Police Department for keeping all the protests in order during demonstrations. Assistant Mayor Mendez stated she is speaking from the audience podium as a citizen and apologized for her actions on April 16, 2017. She stated she made a poor decision and community members have every right to expect public officials to admit errors and deal with the consequences. She reported she will work tirelessly to serve the citizens for years to come and earn back trust. 8. Other Business Council Member Cousens reported on the public forum regarding the intersection at Chestnut and 40th Avenues. She thanked everyone who attended and noted the City will be moving forward with some suggestions. She also urged drivers to watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists as the weather is getting warmer. 9. Adjournm MOTION: endez o . G r se to add rn to the next Council iness a ng Ma p.m. in a Council Chamber ion rried u imous t he meeting jour at 6:35 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTI FI ED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITYCLERK MAYOR Page 3 of 3