HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-18 _Minutes - NCBCYakima City Council Committee Minutes
Neighborhood & Community Building Committee (NCBC)
City Council Chambers, City Hall
May 18, 2017
Committee Members
Dulce Gutierrez (Chair)
Avina Gutierrez
Carmen Mendez (absent)
Staff
Cliff Moore, City Manager Ken Wilkinson
Joan Davenport, Community Dev Director Scott Schafer
Sara Watkins Rosalinda Ibarra
Joseph Calhoun
Alvie Maxey
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Chair Dulce Gutierrez called the meeting to order at approximately 2:02 p.m. She noted Mendez' excused
absence and reported a couple agenda items will be postponed.
Post -Update on WSU Metro Center Proposal for Equity Study Review —A study session with the full Council
will be held on June 61h; the time is yet to be determined. This item was postponed.
Meetings with Yakima Youth Soccer Association and Perry Tech & Follow-up Data — This item was
postponed to the June meeting.
Board Appointed Reports -- Standing Item
Comprehensive Plan Update — Calhoun reported that the Yakima Planning Commission held a public
hearing on May 10th and recommended approval of plan with some suggested changes. The City Council
public hearing will be June 6th
Homeless Network — No report for the Homeless Network. Moore noted developments occurring at Camp
Hope including the H.O.T. (Homeless Outreach Team), possibility of expanding services to assist more
people. He will be meeting with the camp director Andy Ferguson to receive further updates specific to the
funding requested through YVCOG for a physical shelter location.
Parks & Recreation Commission — Wilkinson recapped the May meeting. Topics that were discussed
include: historic tours of Tahoma Cemetery by Ellen Almendinger; shared preliminary data regarding
eastside pool in advance of the Council study session on May 30th; updates to the Parks Plan; the bids for
Randall Park redevelopment for the pond and parking lot went back out; Cherry Park and Chesterley Park
playgrounds installed; the passing of longtime commission member Mark Nixon.
Henry Beauchamp Community Center — Wilkinson and Schafer summarized the quarterly meeting held on
April 25t". A. Gutierrez informed the public about a community forum that will be held at the center on
Friday May 19th
Historic Preservation — The next meeting is May 23rd. The commission is continuing with outreach efforts
by having a presence at the Yakima Farmer's Market on the second Sunday of June, July, and August.
TRANS Action Committee — The next meeting is May 24" at 2:00 p.m.
Transit Development Plan/Transit Related Issues —The next meeting is August 16" at 5:30 p.m. in the
Public Works Training Room. The May 10" minutes will be included in the next NCBC agenda packet.
Ethics & Equal Rights Committee — Their next meeting is May 18th at 5:30 p.m. A joint meeting of the
Ethics & Equal Rights Committee and the Community Integration Committee will be scheduled at a future
date. The quarterly report to Council is scheduled for June 20th
Community Integration Committee — The next meeting is May 31St. The minutes of April 10" and April 26"
are included in the agenda packet.
Bike/Pedestrian Committee — Mattoon reported the following topics discussed at their May 9" meeting
which included: approval recommendation of the 2040 Transportation Plan. Their next focus project is to
finalize the Bicycle Master Plan.
Procedure for Responding to. Complaints — In response to a previous citizen inquiry, Moore and Davenport
provided a memo which outlined the procedures for responding to complaints received.
Approve Minutes of 4/20/2017 — Motion made by A. Gutierrez, seconded by D. Gutierrez, to approve the
minutes of 04/20/2017 as presented; motion carried by unanimous vote.
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Recap of Deliverables — Staff reviewed the list of deliverables from this meeting.
• Add the YYSA and Perry Tech Follow-up meeting discussion and the Post -Update on WSU Metro
Center Proposal to the June NCBC agenda
• Prepare for the June 6th Council study session on the WSU Metro Center proposal for the Equity
Study
D. Gutierrez reminded the public that interpretation services need to be requested 48 hours in advance.
Audience Participation — Luz Bazan Gutierrez, District 3 city resident, requested a status update about the
Council mentorship/internship program and information about the students that are participating. She
expressed the importance of offering opportunities for disadvantaged individuals. Staff will provide her with
a status report.
Adjourn — D. Gutierrez adjourned this meeting at 2:36 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday June
15, 2017.
Approved by:
Date Approved: (36 / c/' 20 j 7
Prepared by: Rosalinda Ibarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant
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