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Home My WebLink About08/01/2017 Business Meeting/Executive SessionYAK|A8A CITY COUNCIL August 1,2D17 City Hall -- Council Chambers 1:45 p.m. Executive Session; 2 p.m. Business Meeting; 2:30 p.m. Public Hearings -- MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Executive Session regarding 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: Cousens moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to ato Executive Session for up (0 15 minutes to discuss pending litigation and to review the performance of a public employee. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 2:00 p.m. BUSINESS MEETING 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 Staif: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk CiaarTee 2. Pledge mfAllegiance Mayor Coffey led the Pledge ofAllegiance. 3. Interpreter Services Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge VIlasenor who announced interpreter services are available. 4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations National Hea!th Center Week Froclamation Mayor Coffey proclaimed the week of August 13-19, 2017, as National Health Center Week and Anita Monoian and Don Hinman, from Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, accepted it. B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions Central Washington State Fair mid -year report Page 1 of 5 �� | �� Greg Lybeck,AssstantGenera Manager, State Fair Park reviewed the SunDome's mid -year report. ii Recognition of retired Information Systems Manager Wayne Wantland for 34 years of service City Manager Moore recognized retiring Information Systems Manager Wayne Wantland for his 34 years of service to the City. 5. Council Reports A. Accept Council Neighborhood & Community Building Committee minutes of June 29, 2017 MOTION: Adkison moved and Mendez seconded to accept the minutesCouncil Member D. Gutierrez noted a mistake in the minutes where Council MemborAdkison was mentioned as making a comment when it was Assistant Mayor Mendez who made the comment. MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and A. Gutierrez seconded to amend the motion to include the correction as stated. The motion to amend carried by unanimous vote. The motion as amended carried by unanimous vote. S. Consent Agenda Mayor Coffey referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members 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 Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. 2nd Quar'ter20l7Accounts Receivable Status Report B. 2nd Quarter 2017 Treasury Report C. 2017 Mid -Year Financial Status Report D. 2nd Quarter 2017 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving 2nd Quarter 2017 claims activity RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-084 A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 2nd Quarter 2017 Claim Report for the City of Yakima. E. F. Project Completion and ContracAcceptance for Tri VaIley Construction - Project 2445DID #20Reroute (Standard Motion \cQ the projectandappruvedhe final payment) Set August 15.2O17aothe date for aclosed record appeal hearing to consider an appea|regardingUheHeahngExaninn/sdecisiononaTypeC2\andAdministrotive Adjustment application from Yakima Neighborhood Health Services for a proposal to convert an existing commercial building into a multi -family residential development Page 2 of 5 �� G. Resolution authorizing amendment No. 1 to the existing agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for $271,633 to include engineering and consulting services required for construction of Beech Street Interceptor, Lift Station, and Force Main RESOLUTION NO. R|-2017-095' A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of amendment 1 to the engineering and consulting services agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for $271,633 to provide construction phase engineering services for City PjeotNo.23G5—BeeohStreet Interceptor, Lift Station, and Force Main. H. Resolution authorizing agreement with EAN Holdings, LLC dba Enterprise Rent-A- CarattheYakinaAirTermina|-MoAl|isterFim|d6oroffoirportoarnenta/ RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-096, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Off Airport Car Rental Agreement with EAN Holdings, LLC dba Enterprise Rental Car at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field. Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Boise River Fence, Inc. of Boise, |daho, to provide security gate improvements for the Yakima Air Terminal- KAcA||ister Field RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-097, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with Boise River Fence, Inc. of Boise, |dahm, to provide Security Gate Improvements for the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field. J. Resolution authorizing a settlement agreement by Cities Insurance Association of Washington ("CIAW") and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by Keith A. Schrank RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-098' A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manageofthe City of Yakima to consent to a settlement entered into by Cities Insurance Association of Washington ("CIAW") and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by Keith A. Schrank. 7. Public Comment Aileen Kane, City resident, shared her concerns about pedestrianon)aanQaignoschanong too fast and asked if they could be adjusted. City Manager Moore will look into this issue. Cassie Collins, non-resident, voiced her continued frustration and disappointment with Council's decision to end discussion on the inclusive policing ordinance. PUBLIC HEARINGS O. Closed record public hearing and Ordinance to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation for a rezone from SCC to B-2 at 4503 Powerhouse Rd. Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the ordinance. 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 Cousens seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-021, AN ORDINANCE amending the Zoning Map ofthe City of Page 3 of 5 � �� Yakima to Rezone parcel 181310'33UU9from Small Convenience Center (SCC) to Local Business (B-2) CITY MANAGER UPDATE 9. Report on the Yakima Planning Commission's Findings regarding retail marijuana in the M-1 Zoning District Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the Planning Commission's findings in which they reaffirmed their initial finding and do not wish to make any changes. Aileen Kane, City resident, agreed with the Planning Commission but would support this particular building to be used for retail marijuana sales. Patricia Beyer.spokeonbehalfofthePksnningCommimsion.andcon[nnededkgibUhy issues in M-1 zoning. After Council discussion, it was Council consensus for staff to bring this back at a future meeting with additional information including a map of properties that would be allowed to sell ma'uanauoderbhepropmsedzmn/ngchange,asm/e0asanaxp/anabon ofbheuseforliohtinduatria/zonmo/no/udinQtrafficreQu/ations. 10. Other Business Neighborhood forums regarding public safety Council Member D. Gutierrez distributed a copy of an email she sent to the Public Safety Committee on a tentative model for neighborhood public safety forums. She encouraged community members to request forums in their neighborhoods and encouraged Council members to set up forums in their districts or attend forums in other districts. Ms. Gutierrez also requested this be added to the next Council agenda to discuss the model and vote on official dates. There were no objections. B. Update on emergency funding for summer youth programs Assistant Mayor Mendez reported at the last Council Public Safety Committee meeting, the YWCA gave a presentation on a domestic violence program using evidence based curriculum entitled "In Their Shoes." The Committee feels the City should use the remaining $3,300 funding from the emergency funding for summer youth programs for the YWCA to implement this class at the Washington Fruit Center. It was Council consensus that this falls under the City Manager's authority and does not require a vote. City Manager Moore confirmed he will move forward with the YWCA on providing this class. C. Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice Council Member D. Gutierrez reported the Department of Justice is accepting applicants to be part of the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice and she would like to apply for the position in her official capacity as a Council member. Council Member Lover asked for additional background information on this Committee. Council Member D. Gutierrez thanked the Public Safety Committee for their support and looks forward to Council's approval. 11. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a Council Study Page 4 of 5 carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: o•OUNCfl_ MEMBER 157 7-4 e DATE COUNC1 MEMBER DATE Page 5 of 5