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Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: May 1, 2018
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the April 17, 2018, City Council
Business Meeting; April 12, 2018, City Council Briefing Study
Session and April 16, 2018, City Council Special Meeting with the
Yakima School District
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
April 12, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
4 p.m. Council Briefing --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 Cliff Moore, Assistant City Manager Ana Cortez, City Attorney Jeff
Cutter, and City Clerk Sonya Clear Tee
2. Agenda preview for April 17 and May 1, 2018
City Manager M ewes 17 an. ay 1,
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recommendations. ouncil ember Fun asked if there is a state law a•out having a unisex
bathroom, which Ms. Cortez will look into. Ms. Cortez asked if there was any interest in having
GGN attend the meeting to answer any questions. It was Council consensus to not have
GGN attend the meeting upon hearing there is a cost associated for that.
City Manager Moore and City Attorney Cutter reviewed the April 17 agenda item relating to
the YMCA amended contracts. Per Council's directive on determining whether the YMCA
met the 80% contingency funding requirements by December 31, 2017, an accounting firm
was hired to audit the funding. Mr. Moore understands from the accounting firm that the
YMCA has met the requirements, which will be confirmed in a letter on Monday.
Ryan Bleek, Assistant City Attorney, reviewed the April 17 agenda item relating to amending
the dangerous dog ordinance. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded to return the draft dog ordinance to
the Council Public Safety Committee (PSC) to reach clarity, and to remove it from
Tuesday's agenda. After further discussion MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Funk
seconded to call for the question. The motion to call for the question carried by
unanimous vote. The motion to return the draft ordinance to the PSC failed by a 5-2 vote,
Cousens, Gutierrez, Hill, Mendez and White voting no.
Council Member Funk shared several items she would like to see in the revised ordinance
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including: larger fees, mandatory microchipping of all dogs, having more Animal Control
Officers, and having owners of strays be charged higher fees. After further Council
discussion on the item,
MOTION: Funk moved and Hill seconded to have Funk's concerns
considered. Council Member Funk spoke about several issues including lethal attacks.
Council Member Cousens raised a point of order that the comments were not germane to the
motion. Mayor Coffey stated the point was well taken. The motion failed by a 6-1 vote,
Coffey, Cousens, Gutierrez, Hill, Mendez and White voting no.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez discussed having an incremental fine for picking up stray dogs for
repeat offenders. MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded that there be
incremental charges of $25 at a time. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. City Manager update
City Manager Moore reviewed the following issues with Council: recapped Senator Murray's
local rep site visit on April 5; reported on a Fire Ops training on April 14; YSD/City Council
agenda for April 16, 2018; Blue Zone project; SAMHSA grant opportunity, which was
approved to go forward by Council consensus; May 14 Chamber State of the City
event; parliamentary procedure training and the AWC summer conference.
It was Council consensus to schedule parliamentary training around Ann
Macfarlane's schedule and if •ossible, have additional training sooner.
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suggested the City file the intent to go through the rezoning process in the comp plan before
it closes on April 30.
MOTION: Hill moved and White seconded to direct staff to explore and report back a
redesignation of the land East of K -Mart that is City owned to change the
designation that will allowa mission or camp. After further Council discussion,
MOTION: Hill moved and Mendez seconded to call for the question. The motion
carried by unanimous vote. The motion to explore redesignation of City land carried by
unanimous vote.
4. Council Committee updates
There were no updates.
5. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a joint City
Council / Yakima School District meeting on April 16, 2018, at 6 p.m. at YSD Central
Services Conference Rooms A & B, 104 N. 4th Ave. The motion carried by unanimous
vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
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YAKIMACITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
April 16, 2018
YSD Central Services Conference Rooms A & B, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima
6:00 p.m. -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Holly Cousens,
Kay Funk, Carmen Mendez and Jason White were present along with City Manager Moore and City
Clerk Claar Tee. Council Member Brad Hill was absent and excused.
Yakima School District Board Members Martha Rice, Berenice Ponce, and Graciela Villanueva, were
present, along with School Board Superintendent Jack Irion, Deputy Superintendent Cece Mahre,
Assistant Superintendent Alicia Jacob and Associate Superintendent Scott Izutsu.
2. Joint Meeting with the Yakima School District Regarding Safety, Extended Learning Opportunities
and Violence Pre
Mayor Coffey and
order at 6:04 p.m.,
meeting is being b
ed the�pecial Joint Meeting to
lance. Presi nt Rice announced the
Safety
Lt. Sean Boyle and Superintendent Irion each shared a PowerPoint presentation relating to safety,
active shooter protocols, drills and communication between the Yakima Police Department and the
Yakima School District. Scott Schafer, Public Works Director, commented that Transit can assist in
evacuations during emergencies.
Council Member Mendez asked why YSD is not utilizing Geo Fencing through Educational Service
District 105. Superintendent I rion noted the School District utilizes many services from ESD;
however, at this time Geo Fencing is not one of them. Lois Menard, YSD Safety Director, reported
the School District is looking at several options including Geo Fencing. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez
stated she, staff and other Council members conducted ten public safety outreach forums throughout
the City with collaboration from several schools and the recurring theme from concerned parents is
the safety of their children.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez reported that Safe Routes to Schools is one of the City's top
priorities. Brett Sheffield, City of Yakima Chief Engineer, commented on the process for obtaining
Safe Routes to School grants and asked for YSD's assistance in obtaining survey's from the parents
of students, which will help in attaining grants. Board Member Villanueva asked which schools will be
receiving assistance from the grants and more information on the projects. Mr. Sheffield reported on
the affected schools and described how the City utilizes the grants, which includes adding sidewalks,
crosswalks, ADA ramps, flashing lights, etc. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez asked if the School District
would follow up on the survey request and President Rice noted this would be a discussion
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opportunity for Superintendent I rion and City Manager Moore.
Extended Learning Opportunities
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez noted another top City priority includes summer and after school
programs. Assistant City Manager Cortez shared two maps, which indicate the locations of Parks &
Recreation summer programs, partnerships and number of staff involved. Ken Wilkinson, Parks &
Recreation Manager, reported some of the programs are free and some are fee based and he
shared how the information is disseminated. President Rice suggested one location where all
summer and after school programs could be located. Mayor Coffey recommended 211 would be an
appropriate place for the information. YSD officials discussed school programs including Feeding
Programs, Learning Assistance Programs and Intensive Improvement Plans. Council Member
Cousens discussed literacy awareness and adding information on utility bills to help promote literacy.
Council Member Mendez suggested YSD partner with the City of Yakima on Beyond the Bell
programs.
Violence Prevention
Superintendent I rion shared a PowerPoint presentation on violence prevention. City Manager Moore
reported the City met with the Governor on several occasions and obtained a proviso from the
Governor for $150,000 to launch a framework for violence and gang prevention, and to look at
opportunities to partner with faith -based and non-profit groups to establish a mechanism to seek
larger Department of Justice funding.
Conclusion
Mayor Coffey stated she hopes to see some action in the near future on how the City can partner with
YSD. President R. - • sin. ' rd and uncil a it would be
appropriate for the ity Ma ; er d Sup inteno me and report b with recommendations
on how to address
I rion on the followi
after school and s
with Superintendent
ograms and ongoing
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Coffey moved to adjourn to the next City Council Meeting on April 17, 2018, at 6
p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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YAKIMACITY COUNCIL
April 17, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 Public Hearings -- MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
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Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member Brad Hill (excused)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coff
3. lnterprete
Mayor Coff •- ed rge V e who a •uled interpreter,ervices are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
i. Arbor Day 2018 proclamation
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez proclaimed April 21, 2018, as Arbor Day and Jheri Ketcham, Co -
Executive Director of the Yakima Area Arboretum and Yakima Tree City USA Board member,
accepted it and invited Council to the Arbor Festival on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
arboretum.
ii. Barbershop Harmony in Yakima Day proclamation
Mayor Coffey proclaimed April 21, 2018, as Barbershop Harmony in Yakima Day and David
Ramsey -Warner, Director of Barbershop Harmony Yakima, and other members, accepted it
and sang the National Anthem.
iii. YWCA Stand Against Racism proclamation
Council Member Funk proclaimed YWCA Yakima Stand Against Racism week as April 23 - 27,
2018, and Cheri Kilty from the YWCA accepted it.
B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
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i. Introduction of Savannah Kimzey, the City of Yakima's 2018 AWC
Scholarship nominee
Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director, introduced Savannah Kimzey, the
City's 2018 AWC Scholarship nominee. Miss Kimzey thanked Council for the honor.
ii. Recognition of Officer Gary Garza for 30 years of service
Chief Rizzi and Lt. Boyle introduced Officer Gary Garza and Council recognized him for 30
years of service to the City of Yakima.
5. Council Reports
A. Council Economic Development Committee report regarding YVC Cooperative
Education opportunity
Council Member Cousens briefed her fellow Council members on a collaborative program
with Yakima Valley Community College to offer unpaid internships to students in exchange for
service learning credits students need to meet graduation requirements.
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 dire
MOTION:
The motion
A.
prove to consent agenda.
pproval of the minutes from he April , 018, City CouncWBusiness
Meeting; March 29, 2018, City Council Briefing Study Session and April 10, 2018,
City Council Special Meeting
B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period March 1 – 31, 2018
C. 4th Quarter 2017 Accounts Receivable Status Report
D.
Resolution authorizing an agreement with United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation for a grant of $63,500 for Installation of low water use
gardens at the Public Works Facility and in downtown Yakima
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-038, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement
with Unites States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation for a grant of $63,500 for
Installation of low water use gardens at the City of Yakima Public Works Facility and in
downtown Yakima.
E. Resolution authorizing and approving 1st Quarter2018 claims activity
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-039, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 1st Quarter
2018 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
7. Public Comment
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City Manager Moore reported to the public in attendance that agenda item 12 is not about pit
bulls, it is about amending the dangerous dog ordinance.
Tony Courcey, City resident, spoke on several topics.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public hearing and ordinance to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding a
right-of-way petition submitted by The Lodges in West Yakima LLC to vacate a portion of
Midvale Rd that extends west of S 64th Ave
Eric Crowell, Associate Planner, briefed Council on the ordinance.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Mark Fickes, City resident and an Attorney for the
applicant, spoke in support of the ordinance. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-016, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use; vacating Midvale Rd.
right-of-way in the vicinity of S. 64th Ave. in the City of Yakima, Washington.
9. Ordinance
initiation of
City Parkin
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
City Attorney e' utter briefed Counci on the item.
Denise Engelheart, non-resident, spoke in opposition.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. Council Member Mendez suggested
postponing this item until all Council member's are available to vote.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and White seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
failed by a 3-3 vote, Gutierrez, White and Cousens voting no, Hill absent.
and authorizing
ma Central Plaza on
Mayor Coffey asked if someone who made a motion can vote against their own motion.
Communications & Public Affairs Director Beehler reported they can. City Manager Moore
noted this can be brought back at the next meeting for reconsideration by someone voting on
the prevailing side or there are other pathways for bringing items back.
10. Yakima Central Plaza staff report regarding potential bid alternates to be included in bid notice
Council Member Mendez asked that this item be postponed out of courtesy to Council Member
Hill.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Funk seconded to postpone this item until May 1, 2018,
Council Meeting. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, White voting no, Hill absent.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATE
11. Resolution authorizing amendments to the YMCAAquatic Center Ground Lease, Development
Agreement and Operating Agreement to represent the Parties' negotiated modifications of
terms related to financing and budget
City Manager Moore briefed Council on the amendments.
Bob Romero, with the YMCA, thanked Council for the City's support.
Council Member Funk suggested postponing this item until the full Council is able to discuss
and vote on it.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to postpone this item until the May
1, 2018 Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
12. Revision of Animal Control ordinance addressing dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs
Ryan Bleek, Assistant City Attorney, reviewed the amendments to the ordinance.
The following community members spoke on this topic: Kelly Murray, City resident and
President of the Human Society Board thanked Council for taking this action to revise the
dangerous dog ordinance and invited staff and Council to attend a meeting on April 30
to further discuss dangerous dogs with the Humane Society staff. She also spoke in support of
removing the pit bull ban; Anna Shay and Dave Ettl, City residents, spoke against repealing or
changing th .rdin - Sonni non -re and Morgans
Holman, Ci reside si r of . g a d gerous dog o nance and not a breed
specific ba
After Couni .' - .n, .unci) Funk -te,she would liksee the following
additions to e orfinance: a stronger ee for un -neutered dogs, micro -chip all dogs; empower
more employees to pick up strays and assess stronger fines for strays.
MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded to send this item back to the Public
Safety Committee. The motion failed by a 4-2, White, Coffey, Gutierrez, and Mendez voting
no, Hill absent.
MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded to postpone this item to the May 1
Business meeting. After discussion, it was Council consensus to withdraw the motion.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and White seconded to direct staff to strengthen the
components in the ordinance related to stray animal problems. The motion carried by
a 5-1, Coffey voting no, Hill absent. City Manager Moore asked for clarification and if this
motion means adding mandatory micro -chipping of all dogs. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated
she did not ask for that and made her motion very broad, staff can look at fees and this could
come back at the May 15 meeting.
Code Administration Manager Caruso reported it is already mandatory that any stray dogs
impounded must be micro -chipped before being released.
13. Other Business
Council Member Mendez asked City Manager Moore how citizens can add an item on or
remove an item from the agenda. City Manager Moore reported the City has public comment at
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meetings, including Council Committee meetings, and they are welcome to call him to discuss
the process.
Council Member Mendez mentioned that this body has postponed almost every item on the
agenda and would like to see this Council work together better in the future and provide
professional courtesy to members when they are absent.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez voiced the following concerns regarding the Council Briefing
meetings: they are becoming more like a regular Business Meeting, they are held at 4 p.m.
instead of in the evening, and they are not televised live. She feels this is not transparent to the
public. Council Member Cousens echoed these concerns. Mayor Coffey clarified these are
Council meetings and Council can make changes to the meetings. City Manager Moore noted
these meetings were not meant to take action, but to allow Council to review the next two
agenda's as well as be updated on current topics and that Council can do them differently or
not at all. After further discussion,
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to add this subject
(Briefing meetings) to the next business meeting on May 1. The motion carried
by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the a City Council
Briefing on April 26, 2018, at 4 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
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