HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-10 HCNB Agenda PktYakima City Council Committee
Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building
Council Chambers – 129 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA
Thursday May 10, 2018
10:00 a.m.
City Council City Staff
Councilmember Kay Funk Ana Cortez-Steiner, Assistant City Manager
Councilmember Jason White Joan Davenport, Community Development Director
Councilmember Kathy Coffey Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Councilmember Brad Hill (alternate)
Agenda
1) Reports from Committees or Commissions
a) Transit Citizen Advisory Committee (Maxey)
https://yakimatransit.org/transit-advisory-group/
b) Parks & Recreation Commission (Funk/Wilkinson)
03/14/2018 Draft Minutes
c) Henry Beauchamp Community Center – Quarterly (White/Cortez)
First Quarter Progress Report/ 2018 Programming & Activities
04/24/18 HBCC Agenda / 01/23/18 Meeting Notes d) Historic Preservation (White/Calhoun)
https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/historic-preservation-commission/minutes/
e) Yakima Planning Commission (White/Calhoun)
www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/previous-planning-commission-agendas/
f) Bike/Pedestrian Committee (White/Calhoun)
g) Tree City Board (White/Calhoun)
www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/yakima-tree-board/
h) Community Integration (White/Cortez)
https://cdlfh042.citiesdigital.com/weblink/Browse.aspx?startid=103334
2) Revise Strategic Plan handout (Cortez)
3) Fall 2018 Afterschool Programs / Role of the City (Funk)
4) Homeless Operational Model / Administration (Funk)
5) Affordable/ Senior/ Low Income Housing/ Urgent Issues Only
6) Other Business / Requests
a) Approve Minutes of 04/19/2018 NCBC Meetings
b) Future Items / Recap of Deliverables for Next NCBC Meeting
c) Interpreter for Next Meeting (48-hr advance notice)
7) Audience Participation
Next Meeting: June 14, 2018 (2nd Floor Conference Room)
The complete agenda packet is available online at: https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/city-council-committees/
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Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes for
March 14, 2018
Commissioners Present: Chairman Rod Bryant, Jo Miles, Matt Tweedy, Rosana Bravo, Roger Lewis, Stacy
Hackenmueller and Brynn Kloster Absent and Excused: Vice Chairman Paul Williams, Josette Gonzales
and Kay Funk, Yakima City Council Liaison Staff present: Ken Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Manager
Call to Order
Welcoming everyone in the audience and viewers watching on YPAC, Chairman Rod Bryant called the
meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima,
Washington.
Approval of the Meeting Minutes from February 14, 2018
It was Moved by Matt Tweedy, Seconded by Jo Miles, to approve the Minutes as written from the
February 14, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Naches Parkway – YMC 13.16 Amendment Update
Ken reminded the Park Commissioners about the discussion of making improvements to Naches Parkway
by adding picnic tables, trash cans and benches. He advised that as a result of that discussion Sara
Watkins, City Attorney, updated the ordinance to reflect the changes of incorporating parkways and
pathways into the City of Yakima Parks Ordinance. Ken stated there has also been a definition page
added. Ken reported that City Council will have an internal discussion to decide what they would like to
see in the parkway in the way of benches, trash cans and signs. Ken commented that he did advise them
that Park Commission recommended going forward on a small scale of park benches, trash cans and
signs, no picnic tables. Matt Tweedy asked if there were directions from the City Council at the meeting.
Ken stated just to go forward with the ordinance. He stated the updated ordinance was taken to the City
Council last Tuesday and was approved without discussion. Discussion followed. Matt clarified that there
is no camping in the parks, parkways and pathways. Ken confirmed that with the updated ordinance it is
clear that the rules apply in all City “parks, parkways and pathways”.
Randall Park Improvements Project Update
Ken advised that Park Maintenance staff is working on trimming the trees so the Streets Division can get
the equipment in there to start removing the asphalt walkways. They will be redoing the walkways in early
April and the 44th Ave. parking lot will be done after that. Some of the walkways will need to be relocated
due to the big trees and their roots systems and the erosion on the hillside. The parking lot work will be
going out for bid very soon. The Streets Division will be doing the asphalt but the concrete curbing and the
electrical work for the parking lot lights need to go out for bid. The Engineering Division along with HLA
have been working on the plans to get this out for bid. Ken commented that recent bids have been coming
in 20-30% higher than the estimates because the construction companies are so busy right now. There
are remaining funds from the grant and donations to finish the project. Park Maintenance will be doing
some dirt work and the contractor that did the pond renovations will need to finish putting up some fence
along the edge of the pond after the walkways and parking lot are finished. Matt asked if they will be
removing and replacing the asphalt walkways or just grinding and overlaying and if they will be the same
width. Ken advised the new walkways will be wider. They are currently 8 ft. wide and the new ones will be
10 ft. He stated they have a machine that will grind the current walkway and use that as the base for the
new asphalt walkway. They are hoping to be done with the asphalt work by June 1st. Discussion followed.
Ken commented that a ribbon cutting ceremony is tentatively being looked at for some time late summer or
early fall.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community Swimming Pool Update
Ken gave an update on the community swimming pool discussion. The committee had been formed and
from that the City Council decided that Martin Luther King Jr. Park would be the location. W orking with the
Engineering Division and the committee, they have come up with a list of ideas that they would like to have
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included in the project. He stated their packets contain a copy of the scope of work being sent to the
consultant. He quickly went through the document. The consultant is being asked to provide the cost to
construct and operate the facility using the components we have identified. The numbers provided to the
consultant are based on the numbers we currently have for Franklin Pool. Matt asked how much bigger
Franklin Pool is than the pools that were removed. Ken advised that Franklin is the exact same pool as the
one that was at Washington. Discussion followed. Ken stated that once they receive the schematic
designs from the consultant, he will bring them back for discussion. He stated they will hopefully have
public forums for everyone to be able to voice their opinions. Jo Miles asked if it looks like there is room
enough for the required number of parking spaces at MLK Jr Park. Ken stated that he is not sure if the
street parking can be included in the total number and if there is a possibility of sharing parking with the
school right next to the park. Discussion followed. Matt asked where the funds for the consultant’s fee are
coming from. Ken stated that he believes it is coming out of Parks Capital, but that is being decided by City
Council and the Finance Division. Matt asked for an estimate of what the fees will be. Ken stated he is
estimating them to be $50,000. Matt commented that of Parks and Recreation’s $100,000 Capital budget,
$50,000 will be used for the consultant, leaving only $50,000 for a capital project. Discussion followed.
Ken advised that the City Council has approved to move forward to get a quote from a consultant to
perform this scope of work. Discussion followed. Rod Bryant reiterated that there is no definite plan for
this project. Discussion followed. Ken thanked all of the committee members for all of their time and hard
work.
Manager’s Report
Ken reported that he met with the Ed Putnam family regarding the memorial dedication for their father
being discussed at their request. He mentioned to them they need to start looking at raising some funds to
help pay for the memorial at Fisher Park Golf Course. Ken commented he will be doing the work to get the
hard costs of what we are envisioning for that project. Matt asked if the family liked the basalt pillar that
they had all agreed on. Ken stated they did and were not interested in any of the other options presented.
Stacy Hackenmueller asked if they were good with helping with the cost. Ken advised they were not. He
did tell them that there is no budget for this and they would be responsible for raising the funds. Discussion
followed. Ken showed some slides of the Harman Center’s new front doors that were installed and the
ballroom floors that were cleaned during cleaning week. The new front doors were paid for by Senior
Citizens Inc., the volunteer group and the floors were buffed six times by Harman Center staff Leslie
Richards and Michelle Damron to get them clean. The new front doors slide open which will be much safer
for the seniors attending the Center. Ken commented that many different cleaning tasks were completed
during the one week shut down. Discussion followed.
For the Good of the Order
Rod stated there is an audience member that would like to speak. Ken introduced Denise Englehart.
Denise stated that the Parks and Recreation Division staff does a great job and everyone works very hard
to keep up on all the parks. She stated she used to serve on the Tahoma Cemetery Board and would like
to see more money given to the cemetery and its staff for maintenance supplies. She commented she
would like to see the mausoleum lit up to help reduce vandalism. Matt asked what other things she feels
need to be addressed. She stated that the safety is the biggest thing. The gates used to be locked at night
and are now open all the time for the police to be able to patrol. Discussion followed. Ken advised that
upgrades were made to the roads and the irrigation over the past 3 years. Police do patrol and remove
those that are not supposed to be in the cemetery after dark. Discussion followed. Spring sports are
beginning, the first tournaments have been held. Park restrooms will be opening in the middle of April.
Adjournment
The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be April 11, 2018. The meeting adjourned at 6:22
p.m.
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CITY OF YAKIMA
OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SUBRECIEPIENT/COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT
(PUBLIC SERVICES OR HOUSING)
Report Period: January 2018 – March 2018
Subrecipient: OIC of Washington (OIC)
Project: Henry Beauchamp Community Center ( HBCC)
Person Completing the Report: Adrianne Garner
Job Title: OIC-HBCC Director
Contact Telephone Number: (509) 575-6114
1. Describe current status of project (for example: planning, procurement,
predevelopment, construction, activity underway, service marketing, ect.)
In the first quarter of the year we begin planning for the current year. We review goals and challenges from the
previous year, and make the necessary changes as needed. There are annual activities that are scheduled in the first
quarter such as assisting with the planning the city wide Martin Luther King Jr. Activities, 100 Jobs for 100 Kids,
and preparing for new programming. During this quarter, many funding opportunities are also made available and
so we research and review with our executive team what opportunities fits best with our mission.
Volunteer Program – During this report period there were 1309.08 volunteer hours donated by community
volunteers. The rate for volunteers in Washington State is $31.03. If you multiply this by 1309.08 volunteer hours
donated by community members is $40,686.20. Many of these hours were contributed were by upper management
professionals for the 100 Jobs 100 Kids Program.
Work Experience – From the above amount 653.17 hours were work experience hours completed during this
quarter. We continue to partner with People for People and NCAC to serve as a training site for individuals working
through the process to be re-trained and be self-sufficient.
After School Program – Our After-School program runs Monday through Friday 2:30pm – 6:00pm. Currently we
have 54 youth enrolled, and serve children ages 5-17. Tutoring (227 hours), Literacy (607 hours), and Recreation
(152 hours). Daily each child arrives and participates at least 15-20 minutes in each area listed above. If more time
is needed that child will return to that area. We were able to provide 986 snacks this quarter.
AARP Tax Aid - For the last seven seasons AARP has provided free tax services in our building to low income
families for the last 8 years. Last year they served over 1,000 clients with over $1,000,000.00 in returns. At the end
of the first quarter they had served 1016 clients. The services are provided three days per week, five hours each day.
Food Pantry – We continue to receive support from the East Side Walmart. They donate weekly to the center
allowing us to continue to operate our food pantry. Items include dry foods, fresh produce, bakery items, and meat
product. This quarter we provided services to approximately 1821 individuals.
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Computer Lab – We have a computer lab that is open to the community from 8:00am – 3:00pm Monday through
Friday. During this report period we 112.50 participation hours. The increased amount is impart to our new
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program, Game On. This programming is sponsored by the
Real Madrid Foundation, Microsoft, and Central Washington University. Each youth will learn to code, work with
robots, and increase social skills through playing soccer.
100 Jobs 100 Kids - Our goal is to serve 100 youth each year, and we have exceeded the goal the last 11 program
years. Youth work 20 hours per week for 4 weeks, more depending on the employer. Employers are charged with
the task on mentoring high school youth on workplace etiquette, teaching new skills, and coach them for future
opportunities. There were 192 youth from Yakima County who participated in the Job Fair. Placement of the youth
for summer employment will start in June 2018.
Senior Services – We continue to have a strong senior group that participates in services at the center. These
services include Senior Nutrition (managed by People for People); 9,000 meals per month are being provided at the
HBCC Site. Yakima Neighborhood Health provides free foot care to seniors free of charge, but will accept a
donation. They also provide medical, mental heal heath and outreach services on a sliding scale for low income
families. They average approximately 200 unduplicated seniors in foot care. We continue to operate a few
recreational activities to include Computer Class (13 hours), Senior Bingo (138 hours) and Movie Day (113.00
hours) once per week. Virginia Mason Memorial continues to provide the Gentle Chair Exercise class twice per
week. Although the Union Gap Senior center has re-opened we still continue to receive seniors in our weekly
activities.
PRE – GED – Our Pre GED program has gone extremely well and we have been able to provide services to over
100 parents. We were awarded funding from the Yakima Community Foundation for a three year grant cycle.
2. Describe significant actions taken during this report period:
Our actions for this quarter will be to continue to research funding opportunities, and planning for the year. ESD 105
included us in an educational grant for Strengthening Families. This training will provide parents with the tools
necessary to support and assist their families in areas that may be difficult. We will provide both an English and
Spanish Classes this spring. Also we will also start our Game On program in partnership with Central Washington
University. This is a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) based program that will run 8 –weeks
in the spring and fall.
3. Describe and provide reasons for changes in the original project goals/milestones:
As we begin to develop new partnerships our goals may change. We are always seeking to provide additional
services from the center so that we are able to meet the needs of the community.
4. During this quarterly period, were contract funds spent or obligated?
YES
Upcoming Activities:
April 2017:
Spring Break Day Camp
AARP Tax Aide
Annual Volunteer Luncheon
Strengthening Families
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Game On
May 2017:
Strengthening Families
Game On
Youth Leadership Summit
June 2017:
100 Jobs 100 Kids Youth Employment Program
Summer Park Recreation Program
Respectfully submitted,
Adrianne Garner, Director
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Henry Beauchamp Community Center (HBCC)
Programs & Community Activities 2018
January – Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration – OIC of Washington is the driver of this very large
community event. Planning meetings take place at HBCC or OIC generally starting in November of each year and
meet weekly except during the holiday weeks. Many community partners engage and participate in the planning of
this activity. The chairpersons for the event are, Steve Hill, Board OIC Board Chair and Steve Mitchell OIC, CEO.
Cora’s Food Pantry – Is open on Mondays 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Our pantry started by the vision of a Walmart staff
and longtime HBCC volunteer Cora Flores. Her vision was to ensure that children in our after-school programs
received something to eat each day in the afternoon. In her volunteering she recognized that many of the children’s
last meal was here each day and wanted to do something about it. She was able to convince the management team
that we were a deserving organization. For over seven years we have been the sole recipient on Mondays. Our
donations however, were than we can ever utilize and so we developed a Food Pantry. Her contributions to the
center will always be remembered.
HBCC Bingo – Is held each Friday from 10:00pm-11:00pm. This is one of the few recreational activities that we
host for our seniors. This is not a funded program, however through donated items from partners, friends of the
center, and staff we have been able to main the program. The seniors are appreciative of any prize large or small.
Senior Movie Day – Each Monday and Wednesdays we host a movie at 10:00am in conference room D. The
seniors enjoy a movie of their choice, and we provide coffee and popcorn. Again this is not a funded program and
all supplies are donated.
HBCC Computer Lab – Is open Monday through Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm to the public and from 2:30pm –
6:00pm to HBCC participants.
January – April Free Tax Aid Services provided by AARP Volunteers. Our site is open Tuesday, Wednesdays
and Thursdays 10:00am – 3:00pm. Last year our site served over 1000 clients totaling over $1,000,000 of earned
income credit.
January – December – The PRE-GED program is to increase school success for children in impoverished City of
Yakima neighborhoods through increasing the educational skill level of their parents. Parents with very low
education levels sometimes lack the ability to help their children succeed in school because their children quickly
exceed their own education levels. This leads to frustration for the parent and child, creating a difficult and
foreboding school environment. Helping parents grow in their educational abilities and levels enables parents to help
their children with scholastic struggles and empowers parents with skills to improve their own lives as well.
March – HBCC Family Night – This event is hosted quarterly by HBCC. We invite mentors, volunteers and all
program participants and their families to participate. During this time we recognize a child or volunteer for their
accomplishments or maybe something that has been done above and beyond. We also have dinner during the event,
and we ask families to bring a potluck dish. Funds used to support this event come from the Dolsen Youth Fund.
April – We invite up to 100 children to Participate in Spring Break Day Camp. This program is free and provides a
range of activities to include Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Recreation and field trips. We operate from 10:00am – 4:00pm
and provide lunch and snack. Game On is a new program sponsored by the Real Madrid Foundation, Microsoft, and
Central Washington University. Each youth will learn computer coding, work with robots, and increase social skills
through playing soccer. This is a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) based program that will
run 8 –weeks in the spring and fall. Strengthening Families is a parent training that will provide parents with the
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tools necessary to support and assist their families in areas that may be difficult. We will provide both an English
and Spanish Classes this spring. Dinner and youth supervision will be provided to participants.
Annual Volunteer & Donor Luncheon – Is held each spring to thank the community for their gifts of time, talents,
and resources that allows us to continue to move forward in our mission, to help families reach their greatest
potential. For almost 50 years, HBCC has provided many different services. The financial and in-kind support along
with volunteer hours has allowed us to leverage our other resources to sustain much needed programming. Many
volunteer to serve on our committees each year to assist us in planning and organizing large activities; 100 Jobs for
100 Kids, National Night Out, Make A Difference and the Annual Christmas Dinner. We would not be able to host
these activities for the community without them and the agency they represent. They have been selfless, giving, and
supportive in every way possible. Each year we look forward to continuing our partnerships..
Annual Youth Job & Career Fair – The Youth Job and Career Fair is an Annual event, our collaborative partner is
Citizen’s For Safe Yakima. There are well over 20 community partners that assist in the planning of the event. The
committee begins the planning for this activity in December and meets every two weeks until the event date. There
is little out of pocket cost to the center. The center is responsible however for the use of space, staff time to
coordinate pre-registrations and post event placements and coordinating, compiling application packets, and
compiling youth packets to go home. If funds are needed they will be used from our Dolsen Youth Fund. Erin
Black of Memorial Foundation is the chairperson for this event.
May – HBCC Family Night - This event is hosted quarterly by HBCC. We invite mentors, volunteers and all
program participants and their families to participate. During this time we recognize a child along with a mentor or
volunteer for their accomplishments or maybe something that has been done above and beyond. We also have
dinner during the event, and we ask families to bring a potluck dish.
Caregiver’s Mini Conference – This training conference is held annually at the center. The committee partners
include; Casey Family Programs, Catholic Family & Child Service, Division of Children & Family Services, ALTC,
Systems of Care, Foster Parent Association of Washington State. The trainings are relevant to what the current
needs are of the caregiver. All trainings are approved by the Division of Licensing Resource, and all participants
received training hours and certificates. Most of the partners financially supported this event, and we contributed
space.
June – August Starting in June we host a Summer Youth Program. We have many partners who support this
program with supplies or volunteering. A few examples include; Yakima School District provide breakfast and
Lunch; First Fruits and Walmart for Snacks; Yakima Parks and Recreation for Swimming, First Tee for 10-weeks of
golf; and Yakima Four Square Church provides a two day Base Ball Camp at Kiwanis Baseball Fields. We
generally serve approximately 120 youth each summer ages 5-12. We take weekly field trips throughout Yakima to
provide enrichment opportunities such as literacy, math intervention, and gardening. While our elementary students
participate in the above noted areas, our middle school students participate in activities such as, financial literacy,
healthy relationships, substance prevention, and journalism programming to name a few. The middle school
curriculum is provided by community partners who specialize in these areas. We also host a Mid-Summer Barbeque
during this time as our family night.
Youth Program is 100 Jobs 100 Kids – The second part of the program is where we place kids that attended the
job fair into work experience placements. Our goal is to serve 100 youth each year, and we have exceeded the goal
the last 11 program years. Youth work 20 hours per week for 4 weeks. Employers are charged with the task on
mentoring high school youth on workplace etiquette, teaching new skills, and coach them for future opportunities.
August – National Night Out – HBCC Night out against Crime – This event is completely hosted by donations
received. It is an opportunity to remind our neighbors that we will not support crime, drugs or violent activities in
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our neighborhood. We provide food, entertainment and children’s activities during this event in the park, and invite
all of community partners to host a resource booth.
August – Caregiver’s Back to School Picnic – This event is hosted by our Kindred Spirits Collaboration. The
committee partners include; Casey Family Programs, Catholic Family & Child Service, Division of Children &
Family Services, ALTC, Systems of Care, Foster Parent Association of Washington State. We invite kinship and
foster parents to a picnic in the park and give away school supplies. Our support to this activity each year is
different, however generally is staff support, and in-kind use of items.
September – During the school year we provide an after school program Monday through Friday. The program
includes tutoring, literacy, math intervention, technology, enrichment and recreation. We are also open during
school closures to support the families that we serve. We receive snack items from Walmart and First Fruits
enabling us to provide a daily snack. During this period we participate in outreach activities to recruit participants to
the programs. We are open Monday through Friday until 6:00pm.
October – Harvest Family Night - This event is hosted quarterly at HBCC. We invite mentors, volunteers and all
program participants and their families to participate. During this time we recognize a child along with a mentor or
volunteer for their accomplishments or maybe something that has been done above and beyond. We also have
dinner during the event, and we ask families to bring a potluck dish.
Make A Difference – Is our Annual Fundraiser where we recognize one individual and two agencies for the many
contributions to the Yakima Valley. For more than 24 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine and Points of Light have
joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Millions of
volunteers around the world unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others. Thousands of projects are
planned each year involving corporations, communities, nonprofit organizations, entire states and individuals. Many
of the 250 Hands On Network affiliates lead projects across the nation. In 2017 we celebrated 18 years of
celebrating those who share in our mission to serve others.
November – Caregiver’s Tea - Caregiver Tea – During the month of November the Kindred Spirits Collaboration
hosts a tea to recognize foster & kinship parents for their service to children. Annually this event has been held at
OIC so space and staffs time to coordinate has been our contribution. All other expenses are covered by the other
partners. There many partners on the collaboration to include, Casey Family Programs, ESD 105, ALTC, Catholic
Family, Yakima Nation, Systems Of Care, Children’s Administration, and HBCC.
December – HBCC Annual Holiday Event – Each year many community partners come together to organize this
very large event. This year we will celebrate 28 years of hosting this event at HBCC. All gifts, food, supplies are
donated by the community. Our contribution is to organize volunteers and activities during the fourth quarter in
preparation for the event and to provide the space. We hosted over 3,000 guest last year, and about $ 150,000 worth
of in-kind gifts, supplies and cash donations, with over 500 volunteer hours.
Our Partner’s In the Building Include:
Yakima Neighborhood Health Services
Yakima Valley Regional Library
Community of Christ
People For People
NAACP
Yakima Soccer League
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H. Beauchamp Community Center
Advisory Board
Regular Quarterly Meeting
Noon
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Henry Beauchamp Community Center
1211 S 7th Street
Room D
Yakima, WA
MISSION STATEMENT
The Henry Beauchamp Community Center [formally the Southeast Yakima Community Center]
Advisory Committee’s mission is to advise the City Council and City staff concerning the programs,
services and capital improvements and to support the OIC/HBCC staff in completing the Center’s
mission of moving the residents of Southeast Yakima toward self sufficiency.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. HBCC Programs and Activities Report
III. HBCC Facility Maintenance and Repair Items
IV. Capital Improvements Update
V. HBCC Future Programs Discussion
VI. For the Good of the Order
Next Meeting – Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Time - Noon
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Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Board
Minutes from January 23, 2018 Meeting
Henry Beauchamp Community Center
1211 South 7th Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Board Members Present: Adrianne Garner,
Director of HBCC; Donna Janovitch, Mrs. Johnnie B. Harvey, Tony Williams Absent: Rev.
Robert Trimble, Chelsea Mack, Jason White, City Council Liaison
City Staff Present: Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, Jenise Sanders, Parks and
Recreation Administrative Secretary
Call to Order
At 12:05 pm Ken Wilkinson welcomed everyone and called the Henry Beauchamp Community
Center Advisory Board meeting to order.
HBCC Programs and Activities Report
Adrianne commented on the collaborations that take place between the different groups that
serve the east side. She handed out the packets and went over her report highlighting the
volunteer hours and various programs that were put on by the center. She reported on the
success of the Harvest Carnival, the Veterans soup kitchen; which was held the day before
Veterans Day and provided a meal for Veterans and their families, and the Christmas Dinner.
Adrianne advised that 100 Christmas meals were delivered to Camp Hope. Adrianne shared
that the Center is working on a partnership with CWU for an 8 week STEM program with field
trips to Central. She also spoke about the field trip to Triumph Actuation Systems plant and that
Triumph provided school supplies for the school year for the 129 kids that participated in the
summer program. Adrianne stated that Rod Bryant and the Yakima Rotary Food Bank were
honored at the Make A Difference Banquet. Adrianne reported that United Health Care
provided blood pressure checks at the Center. Adrianne spoke about the Community
Foundation grant for the Pre-GED program.
HBCC Facility Maintenance and Repair Items
Ken advised that he checked with YPD about the on the cameras that Adrianne requested and
they no longer provide those. Adrianne reported that Mike Bastinelli reported to the safety
board about the vandalism at the Center. Discussion followed regarding getting bids from
surveillance security companies. Adrianne said they would like to have 8 cameras and a
monitor at the front desk.
Capital Improvements Update
Adrianne asked where they are in the process of the HVAC repairs and replacement and would
like to have an update on the leak in the roof in the library. Ken advised that needs to be
followed up with Randy Pitney. Discussion about the funding received from the City which is
actually a federal grant followed.
HBCC Future Programs Discussion
Adrianne reported that the first meeting for the 100 Jobs 100 Kids program was the next day
and the Job Fair is scheduled for March 26th.
For the Good of the Order
Tony Williams asked about putting the Centers programs and information in the Parks and
Recreation Program Guide and on the website. Ken advised that the program guide is for City
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of Yakima Parks and Recreation programs and he will look into putting a link for the Center on
the website. Adrianne said that she has previously looked into creating a website for the
Center, it was expensive and they do not have the manpower to maintain it. Tony offered to
maintain it if they get a legitimate website. Tony requested to increase these board meetings to
eight per year and hold them in the Yakima City Council Chambers at City Hall. Ken advised
that Adrianne will be giving an update to NCBC each month.
The meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm.
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REVISED DRAFT - May 4, 2018
Homeless Resources / Network Code Issues / Code Enforcement After School Programs
Traffic Abatement Safe Routes to Schools
Road and Sidewalk Repairs
GOAL
This Committee seeks to:
Between 2018-2020 to accomplish this
goal, the Committee will:
This Committee will review, consider,
evaluate policies, activities and programs
using two perspectives:
To promote a built environment that is
safe and attractive now and in the future,
and the City will also promote healthy
growth and rewarding activities.
1. Set policies that promote youth well
being through comprehensive programs
provided by partnerships between city,
district, non-profits, universities, civic and
faith-based organizations
Equity
Benchmarking
2. Facilitate afterschool program
information to all families
3. Secure resources for quality afterschool
programs so that they can serve more
children
4. Investigate feasibility of capital
improvements such as the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Pool which provide under served
youth and children healthy recreational
activities
Other: SOZO, Aquatic Center, Blue Zones,
Equity Study, East YMCA
2018-2020
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDING COMMITTEE
Kathy Coffey, Kay Funk, Jason White, Brad Hill (alt)
This Committee will discuss, analyze, consider, review data, input and ideas on the following topics:
Housing (Affordable, Low-Income,
Senior, ONDS)
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Yakima City Council Committee Minutes
Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee (HCNB)
City Council Chambers
April 19, 2018
Committee Members Staff
Councilmember/Chair Kay Funk Joan Davenport Ken Wilkinson
Councilmember Jason White Sara Watkins Alvie Maxey
Councilmember Kathy Coffey Rosalinda Ibarra Joe Caruso
Joseph Calhoun Cliff Moore
Cally Price
Others: Luz Bazan Gutierrez
Funk called this meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. With all members in attendance a quorum was present.
Election of Chair – Funk accepted a nomination for committee chair; motioned by White and seconded by
Coffey. Motioned carried unanimously.
Discussion of Committee Meeting Date & Time – The committee agreed to change the meeting date and
time to the second Thursdays at 10:00 am. It was noted that after a recent City Council retreat the name,
composition, and mission of this committee was changed.
Reports from Departments/Commissions
Transit Development Plan/Transit Related Issues – the Transit Citizen Advisory Committee’s agendas and
minutes are posted online; the next meeting will be held May 9th at the Public Works Large Conference
Room beginning at 4 p.m. Maxey also reiterated the termination of the Selah Route 10 and the beginning of
Route 8 which will include areas in Yakima that have never been serviced. He briefly mentioned that the
Ellensburg Commuter route is considering pulling the Super One Stop.
Parks & Recreation Commission (P&R) – Wilkinson reported no April meeting; the next one is May 9th.
Staff is focused on finishing up the improvements at Randall Park; the grant deadline is September 2018.
Henry Beauchamp Community Center (HBCC) – the next quarterly meeting is Tuesday April 24th at noon.
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) – Calhoun reported that the HPC is working on a CLG (Certified
Local Government) grant application to pursue funding to hire a consultant that would assess the viability of
the potential Fruit Row historic district nomination. He noted there are two vacancies and the committee
suggested reaching out to the Barge-Chestnut Historic District members and residents of North Naches Ave.
Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) – Calhoun reported that the YPC is reviewing potential Title 15
zoning code development standard amendments. He announced that the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
cycle is open and the deadline to submit applications is April 30th. The Association of Washington Cities
(AWC) will be hosting a conference in Yakima in June and will also provide a training on Planning Short
Course on Tuesday June 26th at the Public Works Training facility in the evening; more details forthcoming.
Bike/Pedestrian Committee – the committee is researching the possibility of installing bike racks throughout
the city. White inquired about the Bike Plan goals and policies
Homeless Network – Davenport reported that the Homeless Network group is wrapping up their successful
extreme winter weather youth shelters and they’ve established a subcommittee focusing on affordable
housing. Moore encouraged council members to submit questions and concerns that they would like
addressed at an upcoming study session about homelessness. Funk motioned, seconded by White, that this
committee forward to the full Council a request for an authoritative opinion on the first amendment issue of
proselytizing in publicly-funded homeless programs and to request this opinion of the State Attorney
General’s office. Motion carried with a 2-1 vote; Coffey voting no. This request will be added to the May 1st
City Council business meeting under Council reports. An extensive discussion continued regarding Funk’s
concerns with the Transform Yakima Together (TYT) letter received April 13th. Davenport clarified that the
Homeless Network is not associated with the funding of the TYT program. Moore explained the process on
rezoning a particular parcel that would allow any interested organization to establish a permanent homeless
shelter facility. Additionally, the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) Executive
Committee will be discussing the funding process and requirements for qualified agencies at their next
meeting on April 23rd.
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TRANS-Action Committee – Davenport will participate on the TRANS-Action delegation that will be
heading to Washington DC for transportation lobbying efforts.
Tree City Board – Calhoun announced the Arbor Day festivities at the Arboretum this weekend. The next
meeting will be May 7th.
Community Integration Committee – White reported that the committee has filled all the positions and a
Chairperson was elected at their last meeting.
Follow-up on the Vacant & Dangerous Building Report – Caruso presented a summarized update on the
Vacant & Dangerous Building report for the new committee members. In 2015, the Code Enforcement office
conducted a sweep of the entire city and identified 119 buildings as “dangerous buildings”. City staff worked
with property owners, insurance companies, and financial institutions to address nuisance issues and secure
their structures from unauthorized entry. Several properties were converted into livable units; however 47
structures remain vacant. Earlier this year a new proactive sweep was conducted which resulted in another 77
structures identified. City staff will begin the investigative process to determine the ownership, condition,
priority, potential violations, and necessary steps to achieve compliance of these buildings. Further
discussion ensued about enforcement procedures and costs associated for securing such structures.
Distribution of Strategic Plan Discussion on Committee Purpose, Topics & Strategies – Cally Price described
the HCNB committee purpose and goals as identified in the draft outline provided. Funk expressed
satisfaction with the outcome; however feels that the committee needs to identify how it will incorporate it
into its agenda. They discussed whether staff should continue to attend committee meetings to provide
reports on boards/commissions. Funk noted that Cortez-Steiner has the discretion to excuse staff from
attending. Davenport proposed the idea of restructuring the agenda and including topic matters separately,
such as homelessness issues and/or youth programs. The committee agreed to review the draft outline and
also provide comments on agenda restructuring to Cortez-Steiner with an update at the next HCNB meeting.
After-School & Summer School Programming – Moore provided an overview of the recent joint meeting
with the Yakima School Board. The City maintains information on youth programs that are associated with
activities conducted by Yakima Parks and Recreation. The city, as a whole, lacks a central source that would
maintain information of all youth programs city-wide. The concept of utilizing the 2-1-1 agency as a
clearinghouse was one of the suggestions from the joint Yakima School Board meeting.
Homeless Operational Model/Administration – Funk informed that the City Council rescinded their action
regarding a formal letter of concern to YVCOG. Watkins provided an outline and described in detail the draft
governance structure that is being revised by the Governance Committee. As proposed, the Homeless Task
Force would consist of service providers, government officials, business leaders, residents and community
members. It would include sub-committees focused on particular matters such as affordable housing, 5 year
planning, data, and youth coalition, and other matters that arise. The task force would also include an
executive committee (long term decision-making), funding committee (funds appropriation), and a contract
administrator (contract administration and staff support). Watkins indicated that YVCOG will consider the
recommended governance structure at their executive committee meeting at the end of May. Considerable
dialogue continued about how the proposed structure would be affected if the City were to manage the 2163
funding; the structures of the Homeless Planning and Policy Council (HPPC), Homeless Network,
Continuum of Care (CoC), and Balance of State; suggestions to include the participation of other social
service providers; and the contract administrator role.
Approval of Minutes – White motioned, seconded by Coffey, to approve the minutes of March 15, 2018.
Motion carried unanimously.
Future Items / Recap of Deliverables –
• Finalize committee purpose and agenda structure at next meeting, keeping homelessness and youth
programs as a broad agenda topic;
• Send a recommendation to the full Council that the City request an opinion from the Attorney
General’s office on proselytizing in publicly-funded homeless shelters;
• Include as a discussion item the possibility of the City managing its portion of the 2163 funds.
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Funk announced interpreter services are available with 48 hour advance notice.
Audience Participation – Luz Bazan Gutierrez spoke about the importance of the vacant structure project in
relation to low housing availability, having an updated City website, and lack of public participation on the
committee. She also distributed fliers on the upcoming Cinco de Mayo event and encouraged the community
to attend.
Adjourn – Coffey motioned to adjourn. This meeting adjourned at approximately 4:19 p.m.; the next meeting
is May 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Approved by:
Date Approved:
Prepared by: Rosalinda Ibarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant
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