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YAKlK0AC|TY COUNCIL
June 20, 2017
City Hall -- Council Chambers
1:30 p.m. Executive Session; 2 p.m. Business Meeting; 2:30 p.m. Public Hearing --
MINUTES K8INUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding land and property considerations and pending litigation
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 Cousens seconded to ato Executive Session for
up to 30 minutes to discuss land and property considerations and pending litigation.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffeyiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Membrs
Maureen AdNson, Holly Cnusona, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staif: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge cfAllegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge Vi||asennrwho announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Presentations / Recognitions /Introductions
Recognition of Rob Peterson, Airport Director, for being named 2017
Management Member of the Year by the Washington Airport
Management Association
City Manager Moore recognized Rob Peterson, Airport Director, for being named 2017
Management Member of the Year by the Washington Airport Management Association.
ii.
Introduction of Richard M. Stein, AAE, newAirport Operations and
Maintenance Manager
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Rob Peterson, Airport Director, introduced Richard Stein, the new Airport Operations and
Maintenance Manager.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Appointments to Boards & Commissions and acceptance of Nominating
Committee minutes
Council Nominating Committee Chair Lover reported on the Committee's meeting of June
8, 2017.
MOTION: Cousens moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to appoint Robert McCormick to
the Planning Commission and Brynn Kloster to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The motion carried by unanimous vote. MOTION: Lover moved and Cousens seconded
to accept the minutes of the June 8, 2017, Nominating Committee. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
5. Council Reports
A. Ethics and Equal Rights Exploratory Committee Second Quarterly Report to
Council
Ethics and Equal Rights Exploratory Committee Chair Maria DJ Rodriguez presented the
Committee's second quarter report. She stated the Committee recommends this be a
permanent Committee.
B. Community Integration Exploratory Committee Second Quarterly Report to Council
Community Integration Exploratory Committee Chair Arthur Alcazar and Member Laura
Armstrong presented the Committee's second quarter report. Mr. Alcazar reported the
Committee believes this should be a permanent Committee.
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. Items H (now 10)
and J (now 11) were removed from 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: D. Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. 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
B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period May 1 — 31, 2017
C. 1st Quarter 2017 Accounts Receivable Status Report
D. Set July 11, 2017, as the date for a public meeting to consider the final plat approval
of Powerhouse Villas Phase 1 located at 3201 Powerhouse Road.
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E. Set July 11, 2017, as the date for a public meeting to consider the final plat approval
of Washington Heights Phase 4 located in the vicinity of S 78th Ave & Whatcom Ave
F.
Set July 11, 2017, as the date for a closed record public hearing to consider the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the preliminary plat of Cottonwood
Partners "Anderson Estates" located in the vicinity of S 64th Ave & Occidental Rd
G. Resolution authorizing a Right -of -Way Use Permit for a fence in the right-of-way at
2101 Oak Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-072, A RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of a right-of-way
use permit at 2101 Oak Ave.
H.
Resolution authorizing an airport use agreement with the United States Air Force to
lease property located at 2300 W. Washington Avenue and 2012 S. 16th Avenue to
support the 2017 Mobility Guardian military exercise
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-073, A RESOLUTION authorizing an airport use agreement
with the United States Air Force, to lease property located at 2300 W. Washington Avenue and
2012 S. 16th Avenue to support the 2017 Mobility Guardian military exercise.
Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, Section 1.42.025:
Membership—Appointment—Terms to change the term of a Planning Commission
member from a 6 year term to a 4 year term
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-018, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code, Section 1.42.025: Membership—Appointment—Terms to change the term of a Planning
Commission member from a 6 year term to a 4 year term.
J. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees
Section 2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-019, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 23, 2017; and
repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
7. Audience Participation
Larry Mattson, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, reported funding has been
approved for the tiny homes and suggested the City make the proper zoning changes as soon
as possible.
Lee Murdock, non-resident, shared her concern with YVCOG's homeless funding decisions.
Jim Scoggins, stated he continues to recommend that the City privatize refuse and recycling.
David Morales, City resident, referenced the Council's executive session and urged Council to
do the right thing to avoid litigation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing to discuss the proposed 2017 Water Use Efficiency Goals and Objectives, and
the proposed 2017 Water System Plan
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Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown briefed Council on the Water Plan. Mayor Coffey
opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing.
Mayor Coffey reported there is no further action required on this item today, and comments
received today or through the SEPA process will be incorporated in the Plan as appropriate
and brought back for adoption at the July 11, 2017 meeting.
9. Public Hearing and resolutions to consider: A) Adoption of the Six-year Transportation
Improvement Program for the years 2018 to 2023, and to amend the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan; and B) Amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital
Facilities Element
Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer, briefed Council on the resolutions. Mayor Coffey opened the
public hearings. Rev. Bill Poores, City resident, feels more time for public input on this issue is
needed. The City Clerk read the resolutions by title only.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to adopt both resolutions. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-074, A RESOLUTION adopting the Six -Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the period of 2018 through 2023 for the construction of streets and
arterials streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-075, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six-year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2018 through 2023.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
10. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Hall and Gilliland, PLLC for public defender
representation of indigent Municipal Court defendants
Assistant Mayor Mendez asked for clarification on the term of the contract. The City Clerk read
the resolution by title only. MOTION: Lover moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the
resolution. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Mendez voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-076, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Public Defender Agreement
with Hall and Gilliland, PLLC.
11. Resolution authorizing Maintenance and Beautification Services agreement for the Downtown
Yakima Business Improvement District
Council Member D. Gutierrez asked if this will save the City money. Economic Development
Manager Hawkins explained it will not save money; however, if approved the City will be
contracting with a local company instead of a company from out-of-state. The City Clerk read
the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 6-1 vote, D. Gutierrez voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-077, A RESOLUTION authorizing Maintenance and
Beautification Services agreement for the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District.
12. Resolution authorizing the re -dedication of Lions Pool to include Betty Edmondson
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Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson briefed Council on the re -dedication of Lion's Pool.
George "Spud" Edmondson spoke in support of the resolution on behalf of the Edmondson
family. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-078, A RESOLUTION authorizing the addition of Betty
Edmondson to the previous Lion's Pool dedication to Mer Edmondson, Betty Edmondson's
husband.
13. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Yakima Valley Seniors Inc. to fund necessary
improvements to the front entrance of Harman Center and a Contract with Traho Architects for
the design work of the project
Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, introduced Lois Cruikshank and
Gail Brown, of Seniors Inc., who briefed Council on the construction plans for the front door of
the Harman Center and invited Council members to attend their weekly meetings.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens
seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-079, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with the
Yakima Valley Senior Citizens Incorporated for design and construction of improvements to the
front entrance of the Harman Center, and payment for such improvements.
14. Ordinance establishing an annual vehicle license fee; and fixing a time when the same shall
become effective
Council Member D. Gutierrez recommended postponing this item until the next meeting in
order for more community members to attend after work.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to postpone this item to the July
11, 2017, Council meeting. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Adkision and Lover voting no.
The following City residents spoke against the ordinance: Aileen Kane, Mary Lopez, Sandi
Belzer, Rogelio Montes, Otilio Herrera, Susan Soto Palmer and Rev. Bill Poores. Robert
Strader, City resident, spoke in support of the ordinance.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
15. Update on additional funding for summer youth programs
Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, provided an update on the recently approved
funding for expanding summer youth programs.
16. Planning Commission recommendation regarding Sign Code revisions update
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, provided a report on the Planning Commission's
recommendation regarding the sign code. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Coffey moved and Mendez seconded to direct staff to set up a public
hearing on this item and bring it back to the Council. The motion carried by unanimous
vote.
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17. Live streaming of City meetings update
Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director, briefed Council on live streaming of
Council meetings and expects this to begin in the near future.
18. Yakima Central Plaza Second Quarter 2017 Update
Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager, provided a second quarter update on the
Plaza. John Baul, Plaza Fundraising Committee member, reported they have received several
more pledges since the report was prepared. He expressed his appreciation to Council for their
participation in meetings regarding fund raising and announced they have approval to operate
as a not for profit 501(c)(3).
Council Member D. Gutierrez shared her concerns about transients loitering in the Plaza and
funding strategies. Maureen Watson, City resident, spoke in support of the Plaza.
19. Other Business
Council Member Cousens read the following statement: There has been an allegation that
prior action of the City Council to discontinue staff work on an inclusive policing ordinance was
accomplished in a violation of the Open Public Meetings Act. There has been a proposed
opportunity to resolve the disputed point short of litigation by action of Council to reconsider
the inclusive policing ordinance. The City and myself do not agree that there was any violation
of the Open Public Meetings Act but in an effort to avoid the threat of litigation, MOTION:
Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded that the following be considered at our
next City Council meeting: consideration of a motion to rescind the vote of the April 4,
2017, which terminated the consideration of the inclusive policing ordinance and then
consideration of a motion to direct staff to complete the draft of the inclusive policing
ordinance within 90 days of the council consideration --putting them on the next agenda.
The motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Adkison, Coffey and Lover voting no.
20. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study
Session on June 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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