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Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: March 20, 2018
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the February 20 and March 6, 2018,
City Council Business meetings; February 21, 2018, City Council
study session; February 26, 2018, City Council Special meetings
and March 1, 2018, City Council Briefing
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk
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YAKIMACITY COUNCIL
February 20, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings --
MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding pending and prospective litigation
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session
regarding pending and prospective litigation for up to one hour. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Executive
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
i. 2017 Sundome Annual Report
State Fair Park Assistant General Manager Greg Lybeck introduced Anne Moneymaker, Sales
and Marketing Manager, who presented the 2017 Sundome Annual Report.
ii. Recognition of retiring Deputy Fire Chief Mark Soptich
Fire Chief Bob Stewart recognized retiring Deputy Fire Chief Mark Soptich for his five years of
service.
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iii. Recognition of retiring Fire Chief Bob Stewart
City Manager Moore recognized retiring Fire Chief Bob Stewart for his 30 years of service to
the City of Yakima.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Appointments to Boards & Committees
Council Member Mendez stated she was elected as Chair of the Council Partnership
Committee, which reviewed applications for several Boards & Committees at the recent
meeting.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Funk seconded to appoint the following members:
Yakima Housing Authority
Bob Ponti
Linda Chaplin Orozco
Hotel/Motel — Tourist Promotion Area
Sara Allen
Lisa Vallejo
Sydney Taylor Pons
Lod•'i • ,xAdv. • r •mmittee
Joh
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Paul Cook
Community Integration
Maria del Rocio Carrion Estrada
Laura Armstrong
Sandra Aguilar
Dori Peralta Baker
Wyatt Kanyer
Kyle Curtis
Chad Stover
Brenda Badillo — Youth Member
Brenda Torres Salcedo — Youth Member
Historic Preservation Commission
Alixanne Pinkerton
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The motion carried by unanimous vote. Council Member Mendez noted they will be
interviewing for the Community Review Board and Planning Commission in the near future.
5. Council Reports
A. Update of Strategic Planning Process
Assistant City Manager Cortez briefed Council on the Strategic Planning process and stated
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retired Assistant City Attorney Mark Kunkler has agreed to be the pro bono facilitator for this
process. It was Council consensus to discuss this plan in more depth at the Study
Session scheduled for tomorrow and to have Mr. Kunkler attend.
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 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: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approve payment of disbursements for the period January 1 – 31, 2018
B. Approval of the minutes from the January 2 and 16, 2018, and February 6,
2018, City Council Business meetings; January 11 and February 1, 2018, City
Council Briefings; January 9, 2018 and February 5, 2018, City Council study
sessions and February 6, 2018, City Council Special meeting
C. Project completion and contact acceptance for Granite Construction Company -
2017 Pavement Repair Project (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and
D.
'ty of Ti n and Yakima Tieton
a ie on Irrig on District water to the
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-016, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
the attached and incorporated lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima-Tieton
Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District water to the Town of
Tieton for the water year 2018.
E.
Resolution authorizing execution of Addendum 4 to the Engineering and Consulting
Services Agreement with Golder Associates, Inc. 2011-085 for $103,550 to
complete permitting efforts for the Naches River Water Treatment Plant Intake
Project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-017, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of addendum 4 to
the engineering and consulting services agreement with Golder Associates, Inc. 2011-085 for
$103,550 to complete Permitting efforts for the Naches River Water Treatment Plant Intake
Project.
F.
Resolution authorizing an agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying,
Inc. to provide engineering services together with Task Order 2018-01 for water
main replacement on Hathaway Street
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-018, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services
Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. to provide engineering services to
provide engineering services together with Task Order 2018-01 for water main replacement on
Hathaway Street.
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G. Resolution authorizing an Airport Lease Agreement with McCormick Aircraft
Hangars, LLC, for property south of 2810 West Washington Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-019, A RESOLUTION executing an Airport Lease Agreement
with Robert E. McCormick dba McCormick Aircraft Hangars, LLC, for property south of 2810
West Washington Avenue.
H.
Resolution authorizing a Right -of -Way Use Permit for a fire escape that projects up
to 4 feet 4.5 inches into the right-of-way on the east elevation of the building at 105
S. 1st St.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-020, A RESOLUTION authorizing issuance of a right-of-way
use permit to allow the construction of a fire escape at 105 S. 1st St.
7. Public Comment
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. First public input meeting on the 2017 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
ON DS Manager Matthews briefed Council on the public input meeting.
ublic meeting and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
Mayor Coff stated -r: _ on n: at t s this iUm will be brought back
at the Marc '0, 201 C• cil ing •u meeting.
9. Public Hea • - • ' esol • ion decl- • certain • •p y originally pof Drainage
Improvement District #48 later abandoned by Yakima County to be surplus to City needs and
abandoning all interest to the property owners over which the pipeline extends
Chief Engineer Sheffield briefed Council on the item.
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: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-021, A RESOLUTION declaring certain property originally part
of Drainage Improvement District #48 later abandoned by Yakima County to be surplus to City
needs and abandoning all interest to the property owners over which the pipeline extends.
10. Public meeting and resolution to consider the final plat approval of Rainier Court located at
8911 SummitviewAvenue
Trevor Martin, Associate Planner, briefed Council on the resolution.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
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hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-022, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of Rainier Court
and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat.
11. Closed record hearing to consider an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision regarding a
proposed 80 -unit affordable housing community known as Bicycle Apartments LLC
Mayor Coffey stated this item is a closed record hearing, which means that no new evidence
can be submitted during the hearing. Only evidence that was put into the record can be
discussed, and this is an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision. The Council is sitting as
an appellate body, not as finders of fact and the issue before Council is whether the Hearing
Examiner erred in his determination, based on the facts in the record and the Yakima Municipal
Code.
Mayor Coffey reported this is a quasi-judicial hearing and as such, the Appearance of Fairness
Doctrine controls. Mayor Coffey asked each Council member to answer affirmatively or
negatively to the following questions:
1. Do you have any interest in the property or the application, or do you own property within
300 feet of the property subject to the application. All Council members stated no.
2. Do yi • gai - y fina -1 bene tcome of the
appe. 'All C► cil ember tate
3. Can hear - c - - app manner and without
bias? II Cou m be ated
4. Have • - ► y : parte • 'cation ny appellant�ttorney James Adams,
Lynn - -, I avid . honey, - • • -rt Vicke , dley Tew, Ti Martinez or any of their
spouses) or respondent (anyone from Next Step Housing or their representatives)? If
so, please place on the record the substance of your communications so that interested
parties have the opportunity to rebut the communications. All Council members stated
no.
Mayor Coffey asked if anyone wished to challenge any council member's participation in this
appeal on appearance of fairness grounds. There were no challenges. Mayor Coffey outlined
how the hearing will be conducted, starting with a staff report.
Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager, stated this appeal concerns an application submitted by
Next Step Housing for property located at 118 N 50th Avenue in the Profession Business (B-1)
zoning district. The proposal is for an 80 -unit affordable housing community consisting of five
3 -story buildings with 120 parking spaces on the currently vacant 2.98 acre parcel. The
proposed development is a Class (2) Use and will require a Type 2 and Environmental
Review. After additional information was provided by Mr. Calhoun,
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to allow up to 30 minutes for the
appellant and respondent to give presentations. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Gutierrez seconded to set a 10 minute time limit for
rebuttals. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing (comments are summarized).
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James Adams stated he represents several land owners in the area, and he feels the real issue
is whether the scope of this project overburdens 50th Avenue. He believes the Hearing
Examiner failed in his duty to properly consider all aspects of this project. Mr. Adams
referenced the aerial photos and stated the Hearing Examiner did not take into account the
impact of traffic on N. 50th Avenue, nor the more than 550 roundtrips anticipated per day by the
occupants of this project. He also reported the traffic study was completed before a nearby
school was opened and does not account for the added impact of school traffic. The nearby
businesses rely on the on -street parking for their employees and customers, and this project
will completely displace their parking in addition to the parking for those who live there. He
stated the City's response to the parking issue was to say that if traffic becomes a problem,
then they would restrict the on -street parking. This will have a negative impact on the local
businesses, creating more parking issues. The Hearing Examiner recognized this problem
when he proposed that if and when it becomes a problem, the applicant would open its parking
lot to the people who normally park on the street. Mr. Adams and his clients feel this project is
not compatible with the neighborhood, and the Hearing Examiner made an arbitrary and
capricious decision to suggest that it is. Mr. Adams requests that the Council reduce the size of
the project to something more compatible with this neighborhood, and at the very least, remand
the issue back to the Hearing Examiner for purposes of addressing traffic on N. 50th Avenue.
Mr. Adams also feels the City's grant of $500,000 for this project is a violation of the
Appearance of Fairness Doctrine.
Mayor Coffey asked about the grant. City Manager Moore noted the funding is from the federal
government for low-income housing and the City will not obligate the money until the appeal
process is over. If this pro'ect is not approved it will be reinvested in another project.
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David Mahoney, City resident, stated he owns property across from the development area and
he feels the increased traffic will adversely affect the neighborhood. He believes an option
would be to widen the street, which should be the responsibility of the project owners.
Dorothy Edgerton, City resident, shared her disappointment in this hearing process. She feels
this project will adversely affect the neighborhood.
Debby Morgan, business owner, shared her concerns over the traffic impact to the businesses
and neighborhood.
David Belzer, City resident, questioned the results of the traffic study and feels the traffic
impacts on the neighborhood from this project are too great.
Respondent, Glenn Amster, Kantor Taylor Law Firm, reported he represents the Bicycle
Apartments and stated he has two objectives. First, he realizes the Hearing Examiner has
determined the contingent condition is moot, as he (Mr. Amster) objected to the contingency
and there was no counter to that objection. However, Mr. Amster needs written documentation
from Council for lenders and bond counsel, etc. acknowledging that the contingency condition
is irrelevant. Second, Mr. Amster stated with respect to the traffic on North 50th Avenue, there
was a traffic report which included this information published two months before the City's
decision. The report was accepted by the City's Chief Engineer and Traffic Operations
Manager. In terms of a parking issue, Mr. Amster noted it's hard to comprehend how business
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owners who have not provided adequate parking for their employees and customers are now
blaming a new proposal for that lack, when the proposal itself will provide at least twice as
much parking as the demand would suggest. He indicated the traffic report does have traffic
numbers for N. 50th Avenue during peak hours, as well as general daily volume, and it doesn't
overburden the street system, and the appellants did not provide evidence that shows anything
different. With respect to the contingency, he thinks the Hearing Examiner was trying to
anticipate the City removing parking from the street which is speculative and there is no
support for that, which is why he (Mr. Amster) objected to it and why he asks Council to make a
specific finding that it is not appropriate. He stated there will be an increase in traffic, as there
would be for any project proposed for this vacant piece of property. He also stated there is no
evidence that the school opening in the area will unreasonably burden N. 50th Avenue or that
this proposal would cause that capacity to be exceeded. He urged Council to affirm the
Hearing Examiner's decision.
In his rebuttal, Mr. Adams stated the traffic study didn't say anything about N. 50th Avenue and
the Hearing Examiner did not address the impact of the recently opened school in the
neighborhood, which is why he feels the Hearing Examiner's decision is without basis. He
stated in the Hearing Examiner's decision the traffic study by the applicant did not talk about
the level of service on N. 50th Avenue and acknowledged that no one has studied the parking
on both sides of the street with the new school. He stated his clients feel full consideration was
not given to the traffic impact on N. 50th Avenue of this project.
Mayor Coffey closed the hearing. Council Member Funk stated she would like to assure the
public that Council read the testimony at length and with concern.
MOTION: • •. ut - ed a ouse : • rn to Executive
Session to old de -r- • ns fo p to ' ute ' er RCW 42. 140(2). The motion
carried by :nimou •t: _ e S- . • s h: , . ..djourn: at 8:15 p.m.
MOTION: - ed d Cou econd, t t the Hearin xaminer's Decision
has a contingent condition on page AA 27 #4. This has been appealed by Next Step
Housing and is not contested. This is considered void and is no longer part of the
decision being considered. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Funk seconded to affirm and uphold the Hearing
Examiners decision. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Council members stated the Council recognizes this is a contentious and emotional issue;
however, the appeal is limited in scope to the traffic impact on N. 50th Avenue. Council
Member Cousens stated if there are any traffic concerns to please bring those concerns to the
Council Public Safety Committee.
12. Other Business
Council Member Cousens suggested adding the homeless issue to the Council's next agenda.
Council Member Hill stated as the Council's representative on the Yakima Valley Conference
of Governments (YVCOG) Board that he will report back to Council on their efforts regarding
the homeless. He noted YVCOG is planning to utilize tiny home funds to extend the homeless
shelter currently in place.
Mayor Coffey reported she and Council Member Mendez attended a meeting with the YMCA
and there is another meeting scheduled for Friday. She recommends that she, Assistant Mayor
Gutierrez and Council Member Mendez continue representing the Council in these meetings
for consistency.
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MOTION: Mendez moved and Funk seconded to have Gutierrez, Coffey and Mendez
attend the YMCA meetings. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
City Manager Moore reported on Public Safety Forums to be held this week and next.
13. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study
Session on February 21, 2018, at 11 a.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The
motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
February 21, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
11 a.m. -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
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Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore, Assistant City Manager Cortez and Acting City Clerk Stephens
Guest: Mark Kunkler, Facilitator
2. Strategic Planning update
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MOTION: Funk moved and Hill seconded to adopt and renew the standing vision
statement. MOTION: Hill moved and Gutierrez seconded to amend the motion to
change the word from create to advance in the Vision Statement. The motion to
amend carried by a 6-1 vote, Coffey voting no. The motion as amended carried by
a unanimous vote.
Mayor Coffey stated the City of Yakima's Vision Statement is now "To advance a culturally
diverse, economically vibrant safe and strong Yakima community."
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to accept the Mission
Statement as presented. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The City of Yakima's Mission Statement is now "To provide outstanding services that meet
the community's needs; to govern responsibly by effectively managing and protecting public
resources; to build trust in government through openness, diverse leadership, and
communication; to strategically focus on enhancing Yakima's quality of life." Mr. Kunkler
reviewed ground rules and reiterated the crucial role of Council is to provide policy direction
to staff and staffs role is to put them into action.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to revise the priority committee
structure and two-year action plan throughout this process and have four total
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meetings. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Assistant City Manager Cortez distributed copies of the priorities, the current Committee
structure and the Committee structure as proposed by Council Member Funk. Council
discussed the priorities in the current Strategic Plan that includes Public Safety, Economic
Development, Partnership, Public Trust and Accountability, and Built Environment. Council
Member Mendez clarified the focus was narrowed to Economic Development, Neighborhood
and Community Building, Public Safety, and Partnership Development.
After Council discussion it was consensus to change the Committee name from
Built Environment to Built Environment and Land Use.
Council discussed Public Trust and Accountablity. City Manager Moore clarified his
understanding is to ensure fidelity with the Open Public Meetings Act, responsiveness to
public records requests, and being open and transparent as staff and Council Members in
the conduct of City business. Council directed staff to provide a description of how staff can
uphold Public Trust and Accountability through our every day operations. Mr. Kunkler
mentioned there are several statutes that govern ethics and code of conduct for public
employees.
MOTION: Hill moved and Gutierrez seconded to accept the current priorities as
Economic Development, Public Safety, Built Environment and Land Use,
Partnership Development as well as Public Trust and Accountability. The motion
carried by a 6-1 k v
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3. Public comment (allow 15 minutes)
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several issues.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: Hill moved and Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to a City Council Briefing
on March 1, 2018, at4 p.m. at City Hall in the City Manager's Conference Room. The
motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
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SPECIAL MEETING
February 26, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
4 p.m. -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Council Members Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Carmen
Mendez and Jason White
Absent: Council Member Brad Hill (excused) and Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez (excused)
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and Acting City Clerk Regimbal
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MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded to have Legal come up with a
recommendation. Council Member Funk withdrew her motion with Council consensus.
Council Member Funk asked why this would go before the Partnership Committee. City Manager
Moore reported one of the responsibilities of the Partnership Committee is to oversee the Council's
Rules and Procedures and Policies.
MOTION: Mendez moved and White seconded to send this item to the Partnership
Committee. Council Member Funk asked if she could abstain and Mayor Coffey stated that was not
possible. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Gutierrez and Hill absent.
Council Member Mendez suggested the Partnership Committee should review the Council's Rules
and Procedures, as well as Policies, and bring back recommendations for the entire Council. Mayor
Coffey agreed.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a Special City Council
meeting, today at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Gutierrez and Hill absent. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
February 26, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Holly
Cousens, Kay Funk, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Absent: Council Member Brad Hill (excused)
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Executive Session regarding prospective litigation
MOTION: Mend: -. an' -z sec• ped to
to one hour rega ing p . p = ' : tion j ' moti
Executive Sessio
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to a City Council Briefing on
March 1, 2018, at 4 p.m. at City Hall in the City Manager's Conference Room. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
March 1, 2018
City Hall -- City Manager's Conference Room
4 p.m. Council briefing -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
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Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez (left at 4:55 p.m.),
Council Members Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Absent: Council Member Brad Hill (excused)
Staff: City Manager Cliff Moore, Assistant City Manager Ana Cortez, City Attorney Jeff
Cutter, Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler and Acting City Clerk Jodi
Stephens
2. Council update
MOTION: Fun
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absent. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
cutive Session for
animous vote, Hill
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez and Council Member Cousens requested to add terminating the
Yakima Central Downtown Plaza project to the March 6, 2018, agenda as Ms. Gutierrez
believes the City can no longer afford this project with all of the other projects
underway. Mayor Coffey voiced her disappointment with this action, especially since the
Plaza Committee raised over $9 million as requested by the City Council.
Council Member Funk brought up a concern at the Public Safety Forum about several group
homes housing people with addictions and other potential problems. She stated she will
discuss this issue further with City Manager Moore and bring it back to Council for discussion.
She stated she would also like to revisit the Pit Bull Ordinance. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez
shared a list that was created following the Public Safety Forums including potential agenda
items for a joint meeting with the Yakima School District:
1. Active shooter drills and City/YPD coordination
2. After school and summer activities
3. Reducing out of school suspension and truancy
4. Surveying capacity for Safe Routes to Schools Grant application
5. Prevention/Intervention activities for 4th graders
6. Mentorship programming
7. Literacy programming
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8. Partnership with Beyond the Bell
Council Member Cousens mentioned Eschbach Park and the potential for disc golf at that
location. She stated she will bring this up for discussion at the next Council meeting. Council
Member White updated members on the Historic Preservation Meeting and the plans to
survey the people in the Naches Parkway area for the potential of creating a historic
district. He announced there is a conference call on March 8, 2018, and stated there will be a
presentation on March 20, 2018. He also voiced his concerns about the overlap at some
locations for summer programming and would like to see it addressed. He noted the Bicycle
Master Plan has come together nicely and is very supportive of the plan.
3. Agenda preview for March 6 & 20, 2018
City Manager Moore reviewed the March 6, & 20, 2018 agendas.
4. City Manager update
Assistant City Manager Cortez provided an update on the Community Safety Plan.
Communications and Public Affairs Director Beehler provided a Legislative update. Council
Member White asked about a House Bill pertaining to fixing up vacant buildings, which Mr.
Beehler will follow up on. Assistant City Manager Cortez gave a brief update on the Strategic
Plan and distributed a draft Strategic Planning Agenda for March 17, 2018. It was Council
consensus to accept the agenda.
City Manager M • - •dated on the f. +wing i - ax;
homelessness; re hir • proc: Se ansit a e; a va i rmy letter of
support; and scduling d. • ng- Mc After .unci) discussion on
possibly termin. g any .r: . .nth. ut ing Jr. Po Council Member
Mendez and M. .r Co re este• pis :pita) c st tion project i m be added on the
next agenda.
5. Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved to adjourn to the next City Council Business Meeting on
March 6, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous
vote, Hill absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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March 6, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding pending and prospective litigation
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for
up to one hour to discuss pending and prospective litigation.T he motion carried by
unanimous vote. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
1. Roll Call
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
i. Central Washington University Celebrates Higher Education Excellence
in Diversity Award
Council Member Mendez proclaimed the year 2018 Central Washington University Higher
Education Excellence in Diversity. CWU Vice President of Public Affairs Kremiere Jackson,
accepted the proclamation.
ii. International Women's Day proclamation
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez proclaimed March 8, 2018, International Women's Day and Betty
Van Ryder accepted it and invited Council to attend the celebration.
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B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
i. Choose Yakima Valley 2017 year-end review
Jonathan Smith, Executive Director of Choose Yakima Valley, gave a PowerPoint presentation
on Yakima County Development Associations 2017 year-end review.
5. Council Reports
A. Report from Assistant Mayor Gutierrez regarding recommendation by the Council
Public Safety Committee
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez provided a recommendation by the Council Public Safety
Committee wherein she was nominated to attend the 7th Annual Gang Prevention
and Intervention Conference in Los Angeles, California on May 7-8, 2018.
MOTION: Coffey moved and Mendez seconded to accept the recommendation and
send Assistant Mayor Gutierrez to the training. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and White seconded to send the eight points discussed at
the Briefing Meeting to the Yakima School District. The motion carried by unanimous
vote.
B. Accept Council Partnership Committee minutes from February 20, 2018
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to accept the minutes. The motion
carried by
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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 present. Item 61 (agenda item 10) was
added to the consent agenda, which changed agenda item 11 to 10, 12 to 11 and 13 A&B to 12
A&B. 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: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. 4th Quarter 2017 Capital Improvement Projects Report
B. 4th Quarter 2017 Treasury Report
C. Set March 20, 2018, as the date for a public meeting to consider the final plat
approval of Annalisa - Phase 1, located in the vicinity of S 83rd Ave & Westbrook
Ave
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D. Set April 3, 2018, as the date for a closed record public hearing to consider the
Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding a rezone application
submitted by Supercold Storage LLC for property at 1415 River Road
E. Resolution authorizing acceptance of Passenger Facility Charge revenues from
U.S. Department of Transportation
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-023, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of Passenger
Facility Charge revenues from U.S. Department of Transportation.
F. Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
with City of Kennewick
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-024, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with City of Kennewick, WA.
G. Ordinance amending Title 4, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 4.16.140 and 4.16.150
of the Yakima Municipal Code, to reflect the refuse rates in the table format and
remove duplicate references for clarification purposes
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-005, AN ORDINANCE amending Sections; 4.16.140; and 4.16.150
of the Yakima Municipal Code to eliminate duplicate placement of rates in the narrative and
refer to rates as listed in the Residential Refuse Collection Service Table
H. Ordinance establishing Terms and Conditions for Domestic Water System Service,
amending Section 7.68.043 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, and providing for
ORDINANtablims an�onditions for domestic
water syste servic- : m ding tion .f t City of Yaki Municipal Code, and
providing f
I. Ordinances regarding parkways; YMC 13.16 Rules and Regulations and YMC
13.20 Park Curfew
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-007, ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code
Title 13 Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 13.16 Rules and Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-008, ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code
Chapter 13.20 Park Curfew
7. Public Comment
MOTION: Hill moved and White seconded to restrict audience comments on agenda
items to 30 minutes total at 1 minute per speaker. After Council discussion, Council
Member Hill withdrew his motion with Council consensus. Mayor Coffey asked if there were
any objections to limit audience comments from 3 minutes to 2 minutes per person,
and hearing no objections, the request was approved by Council consensus.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. Resolution adopting the Yakima Bicycle Master Plan
Planning Manager Calhoun briefed Council on the resolution.
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The following City residents spoke in support of the Yakima Bicycle Master Plan: Laura
Armstrong, Chad DoId, Charles Chesney, Carla Andringa, Phil Mattoon, Megan Newell and
Scott Kline.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and White seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-025, A RESOLUTION adopting the Yakima Bicycle Master Plan
"Bike Yakima."
9. Ordinance amending Chapter 9.70 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code relating to Special
Events — Parades
Economic Development Manager Sean Hawkins briefed Council on the proposed ordinance.
Duane Worrell, owner of Owens Cycle and Thomas Payment, spoke in support of the
ordinance, which waives fees for their motorcycle toy run.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Funk seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINAN - 018 ' INAN ' amend' City of Yakima
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10. Comprehe muni Safety ision 2
Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager, briefed Council on the Draft Comprehensive Community
Safety Plan.
Laura Armstrong, City resident, spoke in favor of the plan and suggested the plan have a focus
on insuring voices of community members most impacted by violence are driving the vision and
more specificity on how outcomes are obtained.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adopt this as a working
document. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. Resolution authorizing extension of policy regarding temporary emergency cold weather
shelters to temporary shelters falling under RCW 35.21.915, and providing that such policy
shall be valid only from March 15, 2018 through June 30, 2018
City Attorney Jeff Cutter reminded Council this matter is under appeal to the Hearing
Examiner and to only discuss the extension as it relates to this agenda item. Senior Assistant
City Attorney Sara Watkins further explained the resolution.
Karen Baker, City resident, spoke in support of the extension and welcomed the shelter into
her neighborhood.
The following City residents spoke against the extension: James Faulconer, Kathy Clark (who
provided a list of 40+ citizens and small businesses that are against the extension) and Charles
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Brewer.
Andy Ferguson, Executive Director of Transform Yakima Together (TYT), updated the Council
on their plans and reported on suggestions he has made to address neighborhood concerns
including a neighborhood block watch program and a community walk program for children.
Council Member Funk stated she requested some data in January and received it in February;
however, TYT is mandated to collect other data points and she does not think the information
is being tracked, which she believes violates state law.
Larry Mattson, Executive Director of YVCOG, stated TYT is collecting the data and providing
the information to the Department of Commerce as required and he apologized for any
misunderstandings regarding Council Member Funk's request.
After further Council discussion, the City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTON: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by a 6-1 vote, Funk voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-026, A RESOLUTION authorizing extension of policy regarding
temporary emergency cold weather shelters to temporary shelters falling under RCW
35.21.915, and providing that such policy shall be valid only from March 15, 2018 through June
30, 2018
12. Other Business
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MOTION: Mendez moved and Hill seconded to bring forward an ordinance repealing
the pit bull ban at the next Business Meeting. The motion carried by Council consensus.
Council Member Cousens reported she met with a constituent regarding disc golf and would
like the Partnership Committee to look at this idea, which was approved by Council
consensus.
A. Council discussion on the Yakima Downtown Central Plaza project
Mayor Coffey stated this item has been placed on the agenda by Assistant Mayor Gutierrez
and Council Member Cousens.
The following City residents spoke in support of the Plaza and shared their dismay that
Council would vote against the plaza after the Community raised over $9 million to help pay for
it: Nick Hughes, John Baule, Tony Sandoval, Charles Forester, Dr. Dave Atteberry, Dave Ettl,
Addy Logsdon, Larry Hull, Monty Mills (non resident and downtown property owner), Roger
Wilson (non resident and downtown property owner), Laura Armstrong, Andrew Holt, Joe
Mann, David Rogers, and Patricia Beyers.
The following City residents spoke against the Plaza: Fred Mercy, Rogelio Montez and Robbie
Byrne.
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Assistant Mayor Gutierrez shared her concerns over financial and legal matters related to the
Plaza and stated she originally was against the Plaza but changed her mind in an effort to find
common ground and to save money. However, her financial and legal concerns now outweigh
her support of the Plaza and apologized for the dramatic chain of events. She also questioned
if Council knew the funding was coming from REET. Mayor Coffey and Council Member
Mendez stated they have always known the funding was coming from REET and Council
Member Cousens stated she was unaware.
Council Members Cousens and White stated they ran campaigns on voting against the Plaza
and will uphold their promises. Council Member Funk stated she campaigned that if the Plaza
supporters met the fundraising goal she would support the Plaza and feels it would be unfair to
withdraw support now. Council Member Hill agreed. Council Member Funk also shared her
concerns about the homeless using the Plaza as well as any legal issues associated with the
parking lot.
City Manager Moore reported that REET is the identified source of funding for the City's
remaining contributions to the Plaza. He further outlined a construction bonding strategy that
would enable the City to service the debt for the first 5 years with private donations (95% of
which are under 5 year contracts). After that 5 year period, the City contribution would be
drawn from REET revenues.
Council Member Mendez explained there are two Committees that have been formed for
programming and development / building. She stated the Committees have each met once and
per Council direction, she, Mayor Coffey and Council Member White are the liaisons. She
stated in the s•irit of bein• trans•arent, she believes the are at this point with the Plaza
because a other -ct did
Assistant or Guti e. - - - •oint . • sta - - ounci ember Mendez's
comments - not g; an to th- •nv= . .y. Coffey stated e point was not well
taken. Assi •r G errez a► d the o decision. Th ayor's decision was
overturned by a 5-2 vote, with Coffey and Mendez voting in favor of the Mayor's decision.
Council Member Mendez explained that the City has already spent $1.2 million on the Plaza
and does not believe it is fiscally responsible to eliminate this project when there are donations
of over $9 million and REET funds to pay the remaining amount.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to terminate the furthering of the
Downtown Central Plaza on parking lot number 2. The motion failed by a 4-3 vote,
Mendez, Coffey, Funk, and Hill voting no.
MOTION: Cousens moved and White seconded to stop staff and city resources into
furthering the Plaza project development until litigation is cleared. Council Member
Cousens withdrew her motion with Council consensus.
City Attorney Cutter reminded Council that there is no litigation.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to stop all furthering of all Plaza
project development with exception of litigation being cleared. The motion failed by a 4-3
vote, Coffey, Hill, Mendez, and Funk voting no.
B. Council discussion on possible capital project funding strategies
Council Member Mendez and Mayor Coffey brought this to the agenda at last week's Council
briefing. However, Council Member Mendez stated the agenda does not correctly reflect the
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item they requested on the agenda, which was discussion on the Martin Luther King Jr. pool.
City Manager Moore apologized and indicated it was his mistake; however, there is a memo
related to the pool in the agenda packet with this item and he reviewed the memo with Council.
Mary Lopez, City resident, spoke in favor of a pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
After further Council discussion,
MOTION: Mendez moved to discontinue any further discussion on this agenda item
13B. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
13. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and White seconded to adjourn to a City Council Briefing
on March 15, 2018, at 4 p.m. at City Hall in the City Manager's conference room. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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