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Home My WebLink About06/20/2017 06A Draft Council Meeting Minutes ApprovalE BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT Item No. 6.A. For Meeting of: June 20, 2017 ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the May 16 and June 6, 2017, City Council Business meetings, May 12, June 2 and June 12, 2017, City Council Special Meetings and May 30 and June 6, 2017, Study Sessions SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: ""~--City Manager cl*� STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D 5-12 6/14/2017 Cowr Menio D 5-16 6114/2017 Coxer Memo D 5-30 6/1412017 Cowr Mem D 6-2 6/14/2017 Ca Menio D 6-6ss 6/14/2017 CD Memo D 6-6 6/14/2017 Ca Memo 6-12 6114/2017 CDxer Nig s} yM1= [ 3 t•, YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING May 12, 2017 City Training Facility -421 E. Chestnut Avenue, Yakima, WA 1 p.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 and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Public safety issues Mayor Coffey noted this meeting was called for Council Members to have a short conversation regarding public safety issues and will not include public comment. City Manager Moore reported this r a good violence in fro a Pol Depa �ts on the recent violence in r City. Captain Seely exp ned t1hre ak a e De is o ing substa al additional resources to address the rec t actio ce a king h -i hand with oth law enforcement agencies to focus s ing rec imes th a been comm d. Captain Schneider shared that the vast majority of the recent incidents have been gang related and have involved the targeting of specific gang members. It is highly unlikely that an average person who is not involved in criminal activities or living a high-risk lifestyle will be involved in an act of violence. Mayor Coffey noted some people think the National Guard should be called in. Captain Schneider responded they were called in to assist with paperwork in the 80's; however, the National Guard are not trained as police officers nor do they do police work. Captain Seely commented that information is key to the effectiveness of police investigating and resolving incidents of violence and community members are urged to share information with the Yakima Police Department by calling the gang hotline at 575-4264 or they can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-248-9980. 3. Recent communication with Representative Newhouse Mayor Coffey reviewed information included in the packet. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to place the Bridge Act on the City's Legislative Priority. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Council members discussed the Farm Relief Act/ HB281. MOTION: Cousens moved and Adkison seconded to move this issue to the Council Partnership Committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Adjournment Page 1 of 2 MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on May 16, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 1:53 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CE RTI F I E D ACC URATE BY ATTEST: CITY CLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR Page 2 of 2 xx•. s. °ts m YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL May 16, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings-- MINUTES BUSINESS MEETING 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Member Holly Cousens (excused) 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cof PI egian 3. Interprete ervic Mayor Cof intro a orge las n nced interpr r services are available. 4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations Yakima Hispanic Academic Achievers Program (HAAP) day Assistant Mayor Mendez proclaimed May 26, 2017, as "Hispanic Academic Achievers Program Day." Andy Torres, President of Hispanic Academic Achievers Program, accepted the proclamation. ii. Police Week Proclamation Mayor Coffey proclaimed May 14-20, 2017, as Police Week and May 15, 2017, as Law Enforcement Memorial Day. Chief Rizzi accepted the proclamation. iii. Missing and Unidentified Persons Awareness month Council Member Adkison proclaimed May 2017 as " Missing and Unidentified Persons Awareness Month" and Jennifer Kramer -Paul accepted the proclamation. B. Presentations/ Recognitions / Introductions Recognition of Wastewater employees Rich Hunt and Greg Lemke Page 1 of 7 Public Works Director Schafer and Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Price recognized Rich Hunt and Greg Lemke for helping victims at an accident scene. Mayor Coffey presented them with a City award. 5. Council Reports A. Neighborhood and Community Building Committee recommendation regarding contract with WSU Metro Center to analyze the City of Yakima Equity Study Council Member D. Gutierrez briefed Council on the potential contract with WS U Metro Center to analyze the City of Yakima Equity Study. MOTION: Lover moved and Adkison seconded to discontinue negotiations with WSU and direct the City Manager to form an internal ad hoc committee to analyze the equity study for use with distribution of funds, services, and improvements and upon completion deliver the analysis to the City Council for reviewand acceptance. The motion failed by a 4-2 vote, with Coffey, A. Gutierrez, D. Gutierrez and Mendez voting no, Cousens absent. Council Member Lover shared his thoughts that there may be stipulations and staff would be writing the budget. Council Member D. Gutierrez raised a point of order and stated Council should refrain from making disparaging comments towards staff. Mayor Coffey stated the point is well taken. After Council discussion, MOTION: . rre nd M ez s t tudy session on Tuesday, ne 6, 1 n the ui t to a Ci of Y ima. The motion carried by animou o ens a 6. Consent 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: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. A. 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 B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period April 1 – 30, 2017 C. Set date of J une 6, 2017, for a closed record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the preliminary plat of Apple Tree Development - Phase 4 in the vicinity of Occidental Road & South 86th Avenue D. Set June 6, 2017, as the date for a public hearing to review the Yakima Planning Page 2 of 7 Commission's recommendation adopting the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2040 and the Yakima Urban Area Transportation Plan 2040 E. Resolution setting public hearings on June 6 and June 20, 2017, to review and adopt the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2018 to 2023 RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-055, A RESOLUTION setting the times and place for hearings on June 6, 2017 and June 20, 2017 in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to review and adopt the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2018 to 2023. F. Resolution authorizing an addendum to the agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Yakima Police Department RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-056, RESOLUTION authorizing an addendum to the agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Yakima Police Department. G. Resolution authorizing addendum no. 3 to the existing agreement with Golder I 6,670 to %lI as t c� the Naches River JS T re sts II as er agency re es s during the permit ss RESOLU N N -� 7-0��I�authorizing �ecution of addendum 3 to the en and nsultin ices a e nt with Gold Associates, I nc. for $16,670 to complete Modeling efforts for the Naches River that meet WS DOT requests as well as other agency requests during the permit process. H. Resolution authorizing a settlement agreement to resolve and settle the damage claim brought by Dayle and Pauletta Champ RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-058, A RESOLUTION authorizing a settlement entered into by the City of Yakima to resolve and settle the damage claim brought by Dayle and Pauletta Champ. Resolution authorizing a project review reimbursable agreement, in an amount not to exceed $31,250, with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WS DOT) to have their Visual Engineering Resource Group create videos displaying what the East-West Corridor will look like after construction RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-059,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Project Review Reimbursable Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $31,250, with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WS DOT) to have their Visual Engineering Resource Group create videos displaying what the East-West Corridor will look like after construction. Resolution authorizing a 2017 National Highway System (NHS) Asset Page 3 of 7 Management Program Grant application for a project that would improve North 1 It Street from 'N' Street to 'H' Street RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-060, A RESOLUTION authorizing a 2017 NHS Asset Management Program Grant application for a project that would improve North 1 st Street from 'N' Street to 'H' Street. 7. Audience Participation Tony Sandoval, City resident, spoke in support of Assistant Mayor Mendez. Council Member Lover raised a point of order regarding Mr. Sandoval's comments saying he believed Mr. Sandoval's comments were political and inappropriate. Mayor Coffey stated the point was not well taken. Cassie Collins, non-resident, suggested Council members would benefit from cultural sensitivity classes and conflict of interest training. Susan Soto Palmer, City resident, thanked Council for having the recent public safety meeting and would like the Council to reach out and engage youth. Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on a variety of issues. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Public Meetin to consider the Notice to Commence the Fairwa Annexation in the Vicinity of South 6 a Roa Planning ager h Co it the ayor C fey opened the public hearing. Tom Durant, President of Durant Services Development, representing his client Fairway Investment, spoke in favor of the annexation. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing. MOTION: Lover moved and Mendez seconded to accept and begin the annexation process and direct staff to draft the petition and collect the signatures for property owners to begin the annexation reviewprocess. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. 9. Public Hearing and Resolution declaring certain property originally part of Drainage Improvement District #39, later abandoned by Yakima County and ceded to the City, to be surplus to the City needs Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Price and Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the public hearing. 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: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-061, A RESOLUTION declaring certain property originally part of Drainage Improvement District #39 later abandoned by Yakima County to be Page 4 of 7 surplus to City needs and abandoning all interest to the property owners over which the pipeline extends. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 10. Review of 2015 agreement between J E M Development and the City of Yakima for parking lot utilization in the downtown core Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager, briefed Council on the J E M Development agreement. After Council discussion, MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to cancel the agreements and return the lots to private usage. The motion failed by a 4-2 vote, with Adkison, Coffey, Lover and Mendez voting no, Cousens absent. MOTION: Lover moved and Mendez seconded to accept item two --alter the agreement to allow parking in only one parking lot on 4th Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, with A. Gutierrez voting no and Cousens absent. 11. Resolution approving supplemental agreement No. 2 with Yakima County, in an amount not to exceed $1,066,405, intended to apportion the costs of work previously agreed upon in Contract Number 2011-66, relating to road design and development for an East-West Corridor Chief Engi er iel rie a ounci the pr c . e i y er read the resolution title on MOTION: .Gut' a ove d en e e nded to ad t the resolution. The motion car ani us vote, sens a RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-062,A RESOLUTION approving Supplemental Interlocal Agreement No. 2 between the City and Yakima County, in an amount not to exceed $1,066,405, intended to apportion the costs of work previously agreed upon between the City and County in City Contract Number 2011-66, relating to road design and development of the East-West Corridor. 12. Resolution authorizing purchase and sale of real property with Congdon Development Company, LLC for property to be developed by SOZO Sports of Central Washington into a public park and recreation area City Attorney Jeff Cutter briefed Council on the resolution. Rody Rodich, City resident, asked if any consideration was given to placing soccer fields on the eastside of town. City Manager Moore shared the Council will have a study session on May 30th at 10:00 a.m. regarding eastside pool locations. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Adkison moved and Lover seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, with A. Gutierrez voting no and Cousens absent. Page 5 of 7 HE RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-063, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City and Congdon Development Company, LLC to accomplish the City's purchase of 32 acres of Congdon property to complete the agreement with SOZO Sports of Central Washington to provide additional property supportive to the SOZO soccer complex and the public, all as set forth in the proposed Agreement between SOZO Sports of Central Washington and the City. 13. Resolution authorizing an agreement for design services for Yakima Business I ncubator and Public Market 14 Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager, briefed Council on the project. Mayor Coffey noted although Council Member Cousens is absent, she had prepared a statement for the City Clerk to read on her behalf. City Clerk Claar Tee read Ms. Cousens' statement of support for the resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 4-2 vote, with D. Gutierrez and A. Gutierrez voting no, Cousens absent. RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-064,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement for design services for Yakima Business Incubator and Public Market. Resolu- Departr LED S1 Scott S Washington the Citywide Rob Learning, non-resident, shared his concerns about the cost for this project. Streets and Traffic Operations Manager Rosenlund discussed the costs associated with the project. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-065, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Amendment to the I nteragency Agreement K1411, (Resolution No. R-2013-047) with the Department of Enterprise Services, not to exceed $60,000, for project management services on the Citywide Streetlight Upgrade project. 15. Ordinance authorizing the execution of a financing contract with the Office of the State Treasurer and other related documentation relating to the Street Lighting Energy Project Tara Lewis, Interim Director of Finance and Budget, briefed Council on the ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. Page 6 of 7 m ORDINANCE NO. 2017-016, AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of personal property and execution of a financing contract and related documentation relating to the acquisition of said PERSONAL PROPERTY. CITY MANAGER UPDATE 16. Public Safety update Chief Rizzi briefed Council on the Yakima Police Department's efforts to curb gang violence including working with the FBI, DEA and Homeland Security. 17. Other Business Council Member Lover shared his concerns about the Bins of Light art project possibly being installed backwards. Mayor Coffey added she is also discouraged with the appearance. It was Council consensus to have a report on the progression of the project. Assistant Mayor Mendez asked if it is Council policy to allow Council members to have statements read at Council meetings they are not attending. Council Member Adkison noted she has done this in the past. 18. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to a Council Study Session on May 30, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motiou ote, ens a djourned at 8:13 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTI FI ED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITYCLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR Page 7 of 7 12 3 �w - . . . ....... YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION May 30, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 10:00 a.m. -- MINUTES Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: Acting City Manager Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Member Maureen Adkison (excused) 2. Eastside pool discussion Public Works D to rfRb Aorcoo'F akima en Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation agervwgardi pools and potential locations on the assoncer hat the focus was on an aquatic cento After further discussion, it was Council consensus to receive additional information on Raymond, Gardner and the SE Community Center parks and to establish an ad hoc committee on the issue. Stacy Hackenmueller, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, gave a recap of the Parks and Recreation Commission's meeting on the subject, which revolved around the following: clear funding plan and cost; attractive and modern design elements; building community support; sustainability; how to generate revenue; benefits of purchasing land; and, walking distance to the pool. Ms. Hackenmueller suggested the ad hoc committee should research what a neighborhood pool looks like. Ester Huey, City resident, stated her support for a community pool but cautioned against short changing the eastside with amenities. She also suggested involving youth on the ad hoc committee. MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to create an ad hoc committee regarding eastside swimming pools with A. Gutierrez, D. Gutierrez and Cousens as Council representatives. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, with Lover voting no and Adkison absent. 3. Adjournment 13 MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a Council Study Session on June 6, 2017, at4 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Adkison absent. The meeting adjourned at 11:31 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITYCLERK Jim COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR s} yM1= [ 3 t•, YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 2, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 11 a.m. --MINUTES 1. Roll Call 14 Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Council Members Holly Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Moore, Chief Rizzi, Captain Schneider and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez (excused) and Council Member Maureen Adkison (excused) Guests: Senators Honeyford and King, Representatives Johnson, Chandler, McCabe and Dent and Yakima County Pr Atto is 2. Discussion with ar legisla s ubli of Mayor Coffey wel 'DRAFT tors. nager o outlined the y's concerns relating to the spike in gun vi d tha ed the ators for ing on such ort notice. Chief Rizzi provided an overview of crime data, the increase in gun violence and Yakima Police Department's (YPD) suppression efforts in collaboration with local, state and federal partners. City Manager Moore reviewed the cost associated with overtime and emphasis patrols and stated the City would like to request between $360,000 to $400,000 to maintain intensive, effective suppression efforts for the 2017-2019 biennium. Prosecuting Attorney Brusic reported they work closely with YPD and support their efforts and this request. Representative McCabe shared what Klickitat County is doing with a volunteer posse commissioned by the Sheriff. Legislators noted it will be a challenge to make a request for funds without perspective and the difficulty in the request coming late in the budget process. Council members expressed their concern over the eruption of violence and feel this is an emergency situation. 3. Adjournment MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study Session on June 6, 2017, at p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Adkison and Mendez absent. The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTI FI ED ACCURATE BY Page 1 of 2 ATTEST: CITY CLERK 15 COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR AI m I M lawqk A m=A, 0 1 Page 2 of 2 18 xx•. s. °ts m YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL June 6, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings --MINUTES BUSINESS MEETING Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Interpreter Services 4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations i Prid oclama ' Assistant or Men z he ek Jun - 017, "LGBTQ Pride Week" and Rev. R ert Will' cept B. ns ecogn Introdu Introduction of Kaitlyn Wolterstorff, the City of Yakima's 2017 AWC Scholarship nominee City Manager Moore introduced Kaitlyn Wolterstorff, the City's nominee for an Association of Washington scholarship. Mayor Coffey presented Miss Wolterstorff with a plaque of appreciation for her hard work. 5. Council Reports A. Accept Council Nominating Committee minutes of May 9, 2017 Council Member Lover briefed Council on the Nominating Committee meeting. MOTION: Lover moved and Adkison seconded to change the Planning Commission terms from 6 years to 4 years. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Council Member Lover clarified this will not affect the terms of those already on the Commission. Council Member A. Gutierrez noted the Committee recommends the following appointments to begin on July 1, 2017: . Arts Commission o Bridget Russel, Capitol Theatre representative (Council confirmation) o David Lynx, Larson Gallery representative (Council confirmation) Page 1 of 5 6 E9 o Roger Luu Huynh, community representative • Community Review Board o Judy Pozarich, building industry (reappointment) o Mercy Buck, health community member • Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center Advisory Board o Johnnie Harvey (reappointment) • Yakima Historic Preservation o Cynthia Busse Hall • Parks and Recreation Commission o Rod Bryant (reappointment) o Roger Lewis (reappointment) o Rosana Bravo (youth position-- reappointment) o MBFie GiedF (withdrew) • Public Facilities District Board o David Heinl (reappointment) o Ryan Beckett MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Adkison seconded to appoint those recommended. The motion carried by unanimous vote. B. Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee minutes of April 20, 2017 MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to accept the minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Consent Mayor Cc were any changes. ordinancE further di: nt Agenda, q stioning whether there ins pre nt. There were no s, including r olutions and handled and one motion without MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. Set combined public hearing date for June 20, 2017, regarding the proposed 2017 Water Use Efficiency Goals & Objectives and the proposed 2017 Water System Plan B. Resolution changing the time of the June 20, 2017, public hearing on the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program from 6:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-066, A RESOLUTION setting the time and place for the hearing on June 20, 2017 in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to review and adopt the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2018 to 2023. C. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and, if awarded, to accept grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for capital improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-067, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to apply for and, if awarded, to accept grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for capital Page 2 of 5 20 improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field. D. Resolution authorizing a settlement with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Association and related entities regarding charges asserted by Memorial for health care and medical care and services provided to City of Yakima Employee Medical Benefits Plan covered employees and their designated dependents during the period from January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016 RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-068, A RESOLUTION authorizing a settlement with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Association and related entities ("Memorial") regarding charges asserted by Memorial for health care and medical care and services provided to City of Yakima Employee Medical Benefits Plan covered employees and their designated dependents during the period from January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016. E. Resolution authorizing a three year agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per calendar year, for engineering services for the Yakima Wastewater Collections System RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-069, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a three (3) year Professional Services Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per calendar year to provide engineering services for the Yakima Wastewater Collections System. 7. Audience Participation Mayor Coffey read a statement against electioneering while in City facilities. Andrew Ho City r en ntrodu him s the w Executive ector of the Downtown Association Christine S th, Cit s t, an es' nt of it abilitation pr ct, thanked Council for their work a rt of paint ffiti prof Roberta Rorke, City resident, stated there are not enough summer programs for youth on the eastside. Ben Horton, City resident, complained about the difficulty he has encountered in scheduling a meeting with his Council representative. Andy Ferguson, with Transform Yakima Together, provided an update and success stories from Camp Hope. Mayor Coffey suggested his next update be on the agenda. T.J. Davis and daughter Alessandra Davis, City residents, invited Council and the public to the annual marble tournament and the Ron Bonlender cruise night. Earl Hall, City resident, shared his concern with the City's jail policy in relation to ICE holds. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Closed record public hearing and Resolution to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation on the preliminary plat of Apple Tree Development - Phase 4 in the vicinity of Occidental Rd. & S. 86th Avenue Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the resolution. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the Page 3 of 5 D 10 R resolution by title only. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-070, A RESOLUTION approving the Preliminary Long Plat of Apple Tree Ph. 4, a thirty -lot subdivision, located in the vicinity of Occidental Rd. and S. 86th Ave. Public hearing and Resolution to consider Growth Management Act Updates: Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2040, Yakima Transportation Systems Plan 2040, and Capital Facilities Plan Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the resolution. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. The following City residents spoke in support of the resolution: Phil Hogue and Robert Strader, both representing Yakima Bikes and Walks; Bill Hordan and Patricia Byers. Shirley Strader, City resident, shared her concerns about increasing street sizes and encouraged a multi -model complete streets model. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUT R-2Mr RA14,Title NFdTitle t rban Area Comprehe e Pla 04sp a, and pital Facilities Plan consistent h the hre , RC 6.70A. Public hear and ino sit Act dates: Development Regulation tatiM 17 Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the regulations. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-017, AN ORDINANCE adopting Development Regulations amendments to YMC Title 14, Title 15 and Title 17 consistent with Best Available Science and the Washington State Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A. 11. Public Hearing to consider: A) Adoption of the 2018-2023 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; and B) Amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element Chief Engineer Sheffield briefed Council on the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and Phil Hogue, City resident, spoke in support of the plan. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing. Mayor Coffey noted a second public hearing will be held on this issue on June 20, 2017. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 12. Economic Development Plan Second Quarter Update Page 4 of 5 22 Economic Development Manager Hawkins gave an update on the development plan. 13. Consideration of request to expand the Zoning Districts for Retail Marijuana into the M-1, Light Industrial Zone Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development, briefed Council on the request and suggested this be remanded to the Planning Commission. Ken Weaver, non-resident, shared his difficulty in finding a location with the current zoning regulations. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to refer this item to the Planning Commission to bring back a recommendation within 60 days. The motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER UPDATE 14. Follow up to discussion with Southern California Crossroads representatives City Manager Moore briefed Council on discussions with Southern California Crossroads. MOTION: Cousens moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to have the Council Public Safety Committee continue the conversation and move this forward in the form of asking the questions of our Council members and move this forward in a forum. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, with Lover voting no. 15. Other Business MOTION:D e ison s nded forward an ordinanceC ncil m 'ng t ab/is vehicle lice a fee, to support a Transport he o of ear. T motion carried by a 5-2 vote, withL g no. 16. Adjournm MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on June 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTI FI ED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITYCLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR Page 5 of 5 T� r 3 *w - . . . ....... YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION June 6, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 4 p.m. -- MINUTES Roll Call M 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. Neighborhood and Community Building Committee recommendation regarding contract with WSU Metro Center to analyze the City of Yakima Equity Study Joan Davenpo nity ent Di tor, briT teps the City has taken this p t year th quity udy. Sells , Supeor Analyst, reviewed the E ity Stud s ta 's Jr., Web Applications D toper/ m stra revde lopment k, and how they were able to int rm n fro ack in th Study. Cr Moore reported Washing on tate University (Metropoli an Cented Research and Extension has proposed to review, analyze and validate the data. Martha Aitken, Senior Associate and Bradley Gaolach, Center Director with WSU Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension, discussed their role in analysis and data validation of the study. Mayor Coffey shared her concern that the Equity Study is a result of concern over who had what in each district and looking at past history. Council Member D. Gutierrez stated she feels confident the rest of this process will prove Mayor Coffey's doubts wrong and everyone will see the benefits of the process. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to directstaffto develop a contract with WSU Metro Center in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to study and analyze the asset inventory data compiled by the City of Yakima, as presented to us today by WSU. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, with Adkison and Lover voting no. 3. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to the next City Council Business meeting today, June 6, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CITYCLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR 17 23 s} yM1= [ 3 t•, YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 12, 2017 City Hall -- Council Chambers 10:30 a.m. -- MINUTES 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members Maureen Adkison, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Member Holly Cousens (excused) 2. Discuss emergency budget request for summer programs Council Member z st ncil h been ntion and intervention and th fore wok erge funding to b ter attendance for current summer yo h progr scr o ana nson r iewed the costs and challenges associ d with nM Riorey e i there re no objections, they would have audien co ntse no obi ti Audience comments: Sandi Belzer, City resident, questioned how many youth are turned away from the program and if the City could utilize high school volunteers. Aileen Kane and Amelia Jo Marie Dano, City residents, spoke in support of increasing youth programs. Liz Angland, City resident, and Marcelo Alvarado talked about the importance of gang intervention. Denise Svendsen, City resident, spoke about the free On the Corner after school program held at Central Lutheran Church. Laura Harper, City resident and President of the Roosevelt Parent Group, stated it is difficult to find information on summer programs for youth and suggested there be a central location with links to various programs. She also encouraged the City to start a conversation regarding assisting the school district with the Beyond the Bell Program. The following community members spoke about their programs and possible partnerships with the City of Yakima: Adrianne Garner, Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center Director; Cece Mahre, Yakima School District Deputy Superintendent; Bishop Patrick Milton, Marco D. Carr, and Rigoberto Gomez with ASAP, Attention Serving All People; and, Joe Willis, YPAL Executive Director. Mayor Coffey asked about a funding source. Interim Finance Director Lewis cautioned the Council about how the decision could impact the budget and suggested staff find savings or reductions in other areas, which would be transferred to Parks. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to directstaff to allocate $50,000 in additional general funds to our Parks and Recreation Department to serve an additional 200 students through various 2017 summer youth programs in our community. After Page 1 of 2 24 discussion, MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to withdrawthe motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to directstaff to allocate $50,000 to Parks and Recreation to serve an additional 200 students through various 2017 summer youth programs. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. MOTION: Lover moved that the Council puta moratorium on City Council consultants for the rest of the year and match it with what has already been spent. The motion died due to lack of second. Mayor Coffey suggested the Council attempt to find donors to help with this funding. 3. Adjournment MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on June 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CE RTI F I ED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CI ER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 2 of 2