HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/2017 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
July 11.2Q17
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings -- MINIJTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, HoIiy Cousens, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City ManageMoore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Pledge mfAllegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge ofAllegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey announced a Iast mnute interpreter cancellation.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
5. Council Reports
A. City Council motion from June 20, 2017, to consider rescinding the prior Council
vote of April 4, 2017 that terminated consideration of the inclusive policing ordinance
Mayor Coffey noted with the number of audience comment slips on topics 5A and 5B that she
would combine the topics.
Luis Lopez, City resident, spoke against the inclusive poticing ordinance,
The following community members spoke in support of an inclusive policing ordinance: Aileen
Kane, City resident; Rev. Bill PoVros, City resident; Jean Ragland, non-resident; Sydnee
Ga|uaha, City resident; Kristen Burke; City resident; Susan Soto Palmer, City resident;
Rochelle Dunmore, non-resident; Maria Cuevas, non-resident; David Gutierrez Betancourt,
City resident; David Alcantara, City resident; Paula Zambrano, City resident; Will Crowe, City
resident; Cassie Collins, non-resident, on behalf ofActYakima; Robert Strader, City resident;
Mary Lopez, City resident; Otilio Herrera, City resident; Mathew Burdine, City resident;
Rogelio Montes, City resident; Biod Rojas, City resident; David Morales, City resident;
Atanacio Ramirez, City resident; Michelle Beso, City resident; Raquel Gutierrez, City resident.
Council members discussed the issue. Council Member Cousens raised a point of order that
Council members need to take turns when taiking. Mayor Coffey noted the point was well
taken. After further discussion, Assistant Mayor Mendez raised a point of order that Council
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Mayor Coffey reported she feels implementing this type of policy would invite unwanted
scrutiny to the City by the federal government and put undocumented people in harms way.
KAOT|(]N:CousmnsrnovedandKnandezoonondedU/at the City Councilrescindits
prior vote of April 4, 2017, that terminated consideration of the inclusive
policing ordinance. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote with Lover, Adkison, Coffey, and
Cousens voting no.
B. City Council motion from June 20, 2017, to consider directing staff to complete a
draft Inclusive Policing Ordinance within 90 days for further Council consideration
MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrezseconded thattheCity Council direct staff
tocomplete adraft inclusive policing ordinance within 90 days of today's date and bring
it to the full Council for further consideration. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote, with
Cousens, Lover, Adkison and Coffey voting no.
Council Member Cousens stated she feels all people have a right to feel safe and will continue
looking for a pathway forward on this topic.
MOTION: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to have a study session on
public safety practices at a time when community members can take part in it. The
motion failed by a 4-3 vote, with Lover, Mendez, Coffey and Adkison voting no.
C. Discussion regarding Council member participation on outside Boanjo,
Comrnissions and Committees
City Manager Moore stated this issue was brought up at the last Neighborhood and
Community Building Council Committee meeting regarding a YVCOG Executive Board vote.
City Attorney Cutter reported YVCOG is an authorized agency by State statute, and a Council
member from the City of Yakima is part of the Board. YVCOG appoints members from the
Board to an Executive Committee who have the authority to vote on YVCOG fiscal
matters. Thernfore, this is not a violation ofthe motion approved by Council on February 17,
2016. City Manager Moore stated there is interest in adding discussion of committee roles to
the upcoming Gity Council retreat.
O. Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee minutes of May
18, 2017
MOTION: D. Gutjerrez moved and Mendez seconded to accept the Council
Neighborhood and Community Building Committee minutes. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
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 13 (now 6H)
and 14 (now 61) were added to the consent agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and ordinances, by titTe. (Items on the Consent Agenda are
handled under one motion without further discussion—see motion directly below.)
MOTION: Mendez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to approve the consent agenda.
A. Approval of the minutes from the June 20, 2017, City Council Business meeting and
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B.
C.
June 27, 2017, City Council Study Session
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Set August 1, 2017, as the date for a closed record public hearing to consider the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the rezone of Teton Development
LLC located at 4503 Powerhouse Rd.
Resolution authorizing Agreement with the State of Washington Department of
Ecology for a grant in the amount of $30,600 for Completion of Ecology
Requirements in the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Permit
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-080, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement
with the state of Washington Department of Ecology for a grant of $30,600 for Completion of
Ecology Requirements in the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Permit.
D. Resolution adopting the 2017 Water System Plan Update with its Appendices and
the Water Use Efficiency Goals and Objectives
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-081, A RESOLUTION adopting the 2017 the Water System
Plan Update with its Appendices and the Water Use Efficiency Goals and Objectives.
E. Resolution authorizing a Right -of -Way Use Permit for a fence in the right-of-way at
214 E Yakima Avenue to upgrade an existing sidewalk restaurant enclosure
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-082, A RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of a right-of-way
use permit at 214 E Yakima Ave.
F. Resolution authorizing a Right -of -Way Use Permit for a fence in the right-of-way at
104 N. First St. for a County owned building to replace an existing fence and
handrail
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-083, A RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of a right-of-way
use permit at 104 N. First St.
G.
Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
with Southeast Washington Aging and Long Term Care Council of Governments
(hereinafter called ALTC)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-084, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Southeast Washington Aging and
Long Term Care Council of Governments (hereinafter called ALTC)
H.
Resolution authorizing approval of Public Park and Recreation Facility
Development and Maintenance Agreement with SOZO Sports of Central
Washington for development and Maintenance of public park property
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-085, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with SOZO
Sports of Central Washington for SOZO to provide the development, operation and
maintenance of a Public Park and Recreation Facility on property the City is in the process of
purchasing adjacent to the SOZO Sports facility south of the Yakima Air Terminal.
Resolution authorizing the Addendum to Settlement Agreement regarding the use of
the $100,000 donation to the City of Yakima pursuant to the settlement agreement
in Montes, et al. v. City of Yakima, et al.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-086, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Addendum to Settlement
Agreement regarding the use of the $100,000 donation to the City of Yakima pursuant to the
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settlement agreement in Monhas, et al. v. City of Yakima, et al.
7. Audience Participation
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several issues.
Mary Lopez, City resident, shared her frustration with Council for not continuing work on the
inclusive policing ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. Public meeting and resolution to consider the final plat approval of Powerhouse Villas Phase 1
located at 3201 Powerhouse Road
Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Coffey opened the pubUc hearing and, with rio one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
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-2017-087, A RESOLUTION aing the final plat of Powerhouse
ViUanPhase 1and authorizing the Mayor hosign the final plat.
9. Public meeting and resolution to consider the final plat approval of Washington Heights Phase
4 located in the vicinity of S 78th Ave & Whatcom Ave
Eric CroweU, Associate Planner, 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 resolution by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-088, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Washington
Heights — Phase 4 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat.
10. Closed record public hearing and resolution to consider the Hearing Examiner's
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the vicinity of S 64th Ave & Occidental Ave.
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 resolution by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved arid Couseris seconded to adopt the reso!ution. The motion
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carried by unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-089, A RESOLUTION approving the Preliminary Long Plat of
Anderson EStateS, a thirty five -lot subdivision, located in the vicinity of S. 64th Ave. and
Occidental Ave.
11. Public Hearing and ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, Chapter 15.08:
Sign Code
Senior Assistant City Attorney Watkins briefed Council on the resolution,
Mayor Coffey opened the pubHc 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 Cousens seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by a 4-3 vote, with Cousens, Lover and D. Gutierrez voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-020AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code, Chapter 15.08: Sign Code.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
12. Resolution authorizing the City to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire Congdon
Parcel No. 181334-42002
City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the issue.
MOTION: Adkison moved and Lover seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
failed by a 4-3 vote, with Cousens, A. Gutierrez, Mendez and D. Gutierrez voting no.
Assistant Mayor Mendez requested this item be brought back at the next Council Business
meeting to determine the next steps.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
13. Ordinance establishing an annuavehicle Iicense fee; and fixing a time when the same sha!J
become effective
Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the ordinance.
MOTION: Adkison moved to pass the ordinance. The motion failed due to ack of a
second.
14. Other Business
A. Neighborhood forum update
Council Member D. Gutierrez provided an update on the public forum she recently held and
asked if next steps on future forums should be discussed at the Council Public Safety
Committee meeting or at the next Council Business meeting. It was Council consensus to work
on future forum planning at the Council Public Safety Committee meeting.
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B. Letter of support request from Dispute Resolution Center
City Manager Moore stated the City recently received a request for a letter of support from the
Dispute Resolution Center for a grant application. This request was approved by Council
consensus,
15. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business meeting on July 18, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion
carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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