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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 5.A.
For Meeting of: August 1, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee
minutes of June 29, 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, Community Development Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
See attached minutes.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:C&N�
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept minutes
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
NCBC approved minutes on 07/20/2017
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Neighborhood & Community Building Committee (NCBC)
City Council Chambers, City Hall
June 29, 2017
Committee Members
Dulce Gutidrrez (Chair)
Avina Gutierrez
Carmen Mdndez (absent)
Staff
Cliff Moore, City Manager
Joan Davenport, Community Dev Director
Sara Watkins
Joseph Calhoun
Ken Wilkinson
Scott Schafer
Alvie Maxey
Community Health Forum & Events in Yakima — Fenice Fregoso, Molina Healthcare, spoke abo
collaborating with the Cit host healthy community events in Yakima. M6ndez offered to work with
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Fregoso to coordinate some block parties for the upcoming National Night Out. More information will
provided at a future meeting.
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Council approved a contract with WSU Metro Center for the equity study analysis. Staff will ensure that the
deliverables of the contract are met.
Meetings with Yakima Youth Soccer Association and Peny Tech & Follow-up Data — Moore restated that
YYSA and Perry Tech did not have funds to continue maintenance of the Perry Soccer Complex fields. He
summarized the information provided by YYSA regarding participant usage of the fields and the economic
impact generated from the 2016 Yak Attack tournament. M6ndez pointed out that the economic impact was
generated for a tournament that took place at Alitanum. Youth Park and requested actual numbers reflective
of Perry Soccer field usage. Discussion continued, no further questions or comments from the committee
members at this time.
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address homeless issues; the funds awarded are effective July I". Some outcomes noted were suggested
changes for the next cycle and ideas on how to better provide information to the service providers.
Discussion ensued about concerns expressed by councilmember Maureen Adkison regarding the voting
process and why she voted 'no', as well as potential conflict of interest issues. Maureen Adkison is the City's
representative on the YVCOG's executive committee. D. Gutierrez requested clarification about the council
liaison voting rules. She motioned to include this topic to the next City Council business meeting agenda;
motion cqxriei.
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Comprehensive Plan Update — Calhoun reported that the Comprehensive Plan was adopted by City Council
at their June 6t' meeting; it became effective immediately. The development regulations were also approved
and will become effective July 9". He thanked everyone involved in the update process. M6ndez shared
positive feedback she received at the AWC Conference in regards to the City's Comprehensive Plan as being
one of the best submitted statewide.
Homeless Network — M6ndez mentioned that the Homeless Network has applied for a 50 1 (c)(3) to become
their own Continuum of Care in partnership with HUD.
Parks & Recreation Commission — D. Gutierrez reported that the commission toured several city parks and
observed many new improvements.
Henry Beauchamp Community Center — Wilkinson reported that the gymnasium at the HBCC was painted
by volunteers from the Together Church. The next quarterly meeting is July 25 0' but may be rescheduled due
to vacation.
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Kistoric Preservation (HPQ – Calhoun announced that Joe Mann and Nancy Rayner are no longer on the
commission. A new member, Cynthia Hall, was appointed. The next meeting is July 26 1h. On July 91h the
HPC will have a booth at the Farmer's Market.
TRANS -Action Committee – Nothing new to report; next meeting is in July.
Transit Development Plan/Transit Related Issues – The next meeting is August 16th. Maxey reminded
everyone about the free shuttle rides to the Fairgrounds for the 4 1h of July celebration. The meeting minutes
of the last Transit Citizens Advisory Committee were included in the packet. A. Gutierrez inquired as to the
location and installation schedule for the Simme Seat benches at transit stops. Maxey responded that the
placement of the benches will be determined based on ridership usage and best fit. Staff will provide an
updated timeline on the placement and location of the benches.
Ethics & Equal Rights Committee (EERQ – EERC provided their quarterly report to Council on June 20',
noting three focus areas: housing, wage theft, and the equity study. Watkins informed the NCBC members
that the Ethics & EQual Rights Committee came to a consensus that their revort to Council shall serve as their
final report, unless the NCBC requests otherwise. A. Gutierrez intends to meet with each subcommittee
separately to gain further understanding of their recommendation to City Council.
Community Integration Committee (CIEC) – The CIEC is working on their final report which they
anticipate presenting to City Council by October 2017.
BikelPedestrian Committee – Mattoon recapped the following topics discussed at their June 13' meeting
which included: reviewing the Six -Year TIP (Transportation Improvement Program), collaboration with the
'Blue Zone' committee. Future items include the possibility of incorporating the YPD bicycle patrols into the
Bicycle Master Plan (BMP). The final draft of the BMP was received from the consultants and they
anticipate Council approval in August. The next meeting is July I I". D. Guti6rrez asked what the range
outside the downtown area for the YPD bicycle patrols is. Staff will report at the next meeting. M6ndez
encouraged the committee members to provide the Bike/Ped Committee an opportunity to evaluate projects
for the TIP and give their feedback great consideration.
Council In response to a previous audience request, Davenport
supplied a background informational memo describing the Council mentorship/intemship guidelines; D.
Guti6rrez and M6ndez further elaborated on the program requirements. Davenport introduced Aaron
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inventory. A. Gutierrez offered to join them in collecting data. A report at the end of the summer internship
will be presented by staff.
Approve Minutes of 05118/2017 – Motion made by A. Gutierrez, seconded by M6ndez, to approve the
minutes of 05/18/2017 as presented; motion carried by unanimous vote.
Other Business – D. Guti6rrez brought up a concern regarding concluding steps for the exploratory
oranoppo nity to ask questions and provide additional teed back it necessary. 'the Ethics& 71—uar =igts
Committee will be invited to the July NCBC meeting.
D. Guti6rrez expressed concern about the dissemination of information pertaining to City business. She feels
that it is lacking and asked that staff put more emphasis on social media, send out press releases, and
continue with the monthly newsletter. A. Guti6rrez will be featured in the July newsletter. It was agreed to
include this to[yic on the next meetinN- s aNenda with a re-cort about what to expet as far as increased activi*1
to be more effective in our communication efforts. The committee members will also provide suggestions
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in the last couple of weeks. Due to fire hazard this time of year, and in an effort to address this issue more
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expeditiously, staff is requesting that the committee provide feedback on the possibility of issuing citations to
property owners who do not abate their properties in a timely manner. The committee expressed concern
about owners who are physically disabled and/or elderly; potential incarceration for not paying fines; vacant
properties and absentee landlords; property owner's responsibility for maintaining the adjacent right of way.
A short sheet should be posted on the City's website with information about property owner's responsibilities
as they relate to the adjacent rights of way. Staff will further research the complaints and provide additional
information to analyze. Moore suggested adding this topic to Council's roundtable discussion on July 25';
no one objected.
Recap of Deliverables — Staff reviewed the following list of deliverables from this meeting:
• Report on the City's public relations efforts, newsletters, social media, and press releases — next
NCBC
• Provide a response to inquiry about how far the YPD bike patrols range area is.
• Timeline and location of where the remaining Simme Seats will be placed.
• Add to Council's July 11th meeting an item for council liaison voting rules on outside
boards/commissions.
• Presentation of final report from the Ethics & Equal Rights exploratory committee — next NCBC
• M6ndez will provide an update on the community fair/events.
• Add to Council's roundtable meeting on July 25th the discussion on overgrowth vegetation.
• A. Guti6rrez will coordinate a date to conduct sidewalk collection data with the Planning interns,
The committee will decide whether the following future items will be on the July agenda:
a Review & Discussion of Previous Building Permit Fee Ordinances
a Final Approval of Subdivision of Land — Davenport briefly described this request.
D. Gutierrez reminded the public that Spanish interpretation services are available; however, need to be
requested 48 hours in advance.
Audience Pagigiggim — Luz Bazan Guti6rrez, city resident, agreed that the City needs to increase their
public relations efforts. She also commented in favor of the bike patrols and feels they greatly improve
neighborhood safety. In regards to overgrowth vegetation, she stated that educating the community is more
effective than policing them,
A. Guti6rrez invited the community to attend the 4th of July Celebration at the Yakima County Fair Grounds.
Adjourn — D. Guti6rrez adjourned this meeting at 4:56 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday July
20, 2017.
Approved by:
Date Approved: 1-7
Prepared by: Rosalinda lbarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant
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