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Home My WebLink About05/01/2018 Business MeetingYAK|MA CITY COUNCIL May 1,2Q18 City Hall — Council Chambers 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings — MINUTES �� BUSINESS MEETING 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 Claar Tee 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Coffey led the Pledge ofAllegiance. 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 National Day of Prayer proclamation Assistant Mayor Gutierrez read a proclamation for National Day of Prayer on May 3 and Dennis Crane and Andy Ferguson accepted it. ii. Law Enforcement AppreciationVVgekproolannutiVn Council Member White read a proclamation for May 13-19, 2018, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, and Steve Altrnayer and Elaine Gonzalez accepted it. Older Americans Month proclamation Council Member Funk reaa proclamation for the month of May 2018 as Older Ameoana Month and Kathy Medford and Fred Bickel accepted it. iv. National Travel and Tourism Week Council Member Cousens read a proclamation for May 6-12, 2018, as National Traveland Tourism Week and John Baule, President of the Yakima Valley Tourism Board and Jared Franks, Fairfield Manager accepted it, and they discussed how important tourism is to our community. Page 1 of 6 316 v. Drinking Water Week proclamation Council Member Mendez read a proclamation for the week of May 6-12, 2018, as Drinking Water Week and Dr. Kurt Labberton accepted it. Council Member Funk asked Dr. Labberton for the Washington State report on dental health, which he stated he will provide. B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions Recognition of retiring Officer Joe Dejournette for 31 years of service Captain Gary Jones introduced and recognized Officer Joe Dejournette on his retirement and for 31 years of service to the City of Yakima. ii. Recognition of retiring Officer Jim Wolcott for 31 years of service Captain Gary Jones introduced and recognized Officer Jim Wolcott on his retirement and for 31 years of service to the City of Yakima. Recognition of Yakima City/County Procurement Manager Sue Ownby for 30 years of service Assistant City Manager Cortez recognized City/County Procurement Manager Sue Ownby for 30 years of service to the City of Yakima. 5. Council Reports A. Report from Council Economic Development Committee regarding South Korea trip agenda Council Member Cousens reviewed the itinerary for the South Korea trip. B. Recommendation from the Council Healthy Communities and Neighborhood Building Committee requesting the Washington State Attorney General's opinion related to proselytizing at homeless shelters receiving public funds Council Member Funk stated she understands everyone agrees with the ACLU's opinion on first amendment issues and this request is no longer relevant. MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded to request this item be removed from the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. C. Accept Council Committee minutes MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to accept the Council Committee minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 6. Consent Agenda Mayor Coffey referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members 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 Mendez seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote. A. Approval of the minutes from the April 17, 2018, City Council Business Page 2 of 6 317 Meeting; April 12.2O18.City Council Briefing Study Session and April 10.2O18. City Council Special Meeting with the Yakima School District B. 2017 Year -End Revenue & Expenditure Report C. Resolution aan Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Birch Bay Water & Sewer District RESOLUTION NO. R -2018-048A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Birch Bay Water & Sewer District, WA. D. Resolution authorizing a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Capital Improvement Projects at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-041, A RESOLUTION authorizing grant applicatioto the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Capital Improvement Projects at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field. 7. Public Comment Maria Rodriquez, city resident and Hiic Chamber of Commerce representative,invbed Council and the community to the Cinco De Mayo event this weekend. James Turnercity resident, updated Council on his quest for speed humps in his neighborhood explaining he needs seven more signatures, which are proving difficult to obtain. Morgana Holman, city resident, spoke against a breed specific ban and invited Council members to meet with the Humane Society to have a better understanding of the pit bull breed. Todd Homer, city resident, spoke in support of Camp Hope and ericouraged the City to continue building a good working relationship with them. Luz Gutierrez, city resident, informed Council today is May Day and spoke against the Council having Thursday Briefing meetings. Tony Courceycity resident, spoke on several issues. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Public Hearing and ordinance to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation concerning text amendments to YMC Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance to address temporary worker housing Joan Davenport, Community DevelopmenDirector, stated the City Council wifl review the recommendation from the City Planning Commission on a proposed amendment to the Zoning (}ndinanoo, which is Yakima Municipal Code YMC Title 15, and noted that this Public Hearing is not about a specific location as no locations for Temporary Worker Housing are under consideration by the City Council nor approved with this text amendment. She reminded Council and any member of the public that may testify to refrain from talking about a person's gender, country of origin, race, disability or age as the Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits any discrimination based on these characteristics. She stated the Planning Commission is not recommending that the City create a special zoning category specifically to accommodate Page 3 of 6 318 Temporary Worker Housing, and the H2A Work VISA Housing program is very complex and highly regulated by multiple Federal and State agencies. Ms. Davenport reported this item came to the City from residents wanting to establish special houaing,vvhichtheCih/sZoninQDndinonoedidnotnddress.Ba:ouse|tvvaa^undansified.^ the applicant submitted a written request to the City Hearing Examiner to classify the requested use. The original request was for a dormitory like setting. At the hearing to consider the unclassified use, other local growers came to testify about the possible use of a motel for Temporary Worker housing, which is how these two housing formats got tied together in this process. Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager, summarized the history and content of the recommendation from the Planning Commission in a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Ron Disch, city resident, spoke against the ordinance. The following community members spoke in support of the ordinance: Ermelindo Escobedo, non-resident; Ranie Haas, non-resident and Director of Regulatory and Industry Affairs for the Washington State Tree Fruit Association; Louisa Mora, non-resident; Mike Gempler, city resident and Executive Director of the Washington State Growers League; Bill Hordan, city resident; Rob Valicoff, non-resident; and Marty MilIer, city resident. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez dahfied her definition of rrgrant vs. temporary worker housing as migrant workers usually live in the area, move around the area for jobs, usually have family ties, and that temporary workers do not have any of those things. Council Member Mendez stated the Council is not reviewing migrant or temporary housing, they are reviewing congregate living. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez shared her concerns as follows: passing this ordinance would exacerbate the City's housing shortage; would displace families; would open the door for landlords to create contracts with ranchers in R2 and R3 zones, which would impact the entire city; create an ability to shift the housing problem farmers have with laborers onto the city; there is not enough housing for community members and contracted workers; and, it's matter of stability for our city. She reported an example from Quincy, WA, where families were evicted from apartments in order for H2Aworkers to move in. She reported this type of housing exists in Cashmere, WA, which has a small population and is a 20 minute drive to Wenatchee, and this would be similar to having this proposed in Wapato. Council Member Funk agreed with Assistant Mayor Gutierrez's statements. Council Member White reminded Council one of the City's priorities is North First Street and is concerned about how this would mesh with the City's StrategicPlans. Mayor Coffey and Council Members Hill, Mendez and Cousens agreed the Council needs to further review this topic in a study session. MOTION: Gutierrez moved arid Funk seconded to deny the ordinance. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Mendez voting no. Community Development Director Davenport explained that in order to deny the ordinance by the Planning Commission there must be findings of fact brought back and approved by the City Council at the next Council meeting. Page 4 of 6 319 MOTION: Cousens moved and White seconded to have a study session on this issue. The motion carried by unanimous vote. DEPARTMENT ITEMS Si Resolution authorizing arnendmentsto 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. YMCA representatives Bob Romero and Dustin Yaeger spoke in support of the resolution and briefed Council on the history of this project. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Cousens moved and White seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-042, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of First Amendments to each of three Agreements associated with the previously approved City of Yakima/YMCAAquatic Center; the amended documents indude the Ground Lease, Deveiopment Agreement and Operating Agreement. 10. Other Business A. Discussion regarding Council Briefing Meelings City Manager Moore stated the Briefing rneetings have not gone as planned and askeif Council would like to evaluate the process and procedures for the meetings or not have them at all. After Council discussion, MOTION: Cousens moved and White seconded to cancel the Thursday Briefings. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Funk voting no. City Manager Moore stated he will schedule meetings with Council members on a weekly basis. B. Other Business 1) MOTION: Gutierrez moved and White seconded to adjourn. Mayor Coffey stated there are members who have other business. The motion was withdrawn by Council consensus. 2) Council Member Mendez reported she will be absent at the next Council meeting and requested the dangerous dog ordinance be postponed, which was agreed on by Council consensus. 3) Council Member Mendez asked about an email the Council received related to Camp Hope and the ACLU. City Manager Moore received Council consensus to respond to the ACLU 4) Council Member Hill stated at the April 17, 2018, regular Council nleetng' out of al courtesy, Council delayed several votes, induding the YMCA contract amendments, the dangerous dog ordinance, and bid alternates to the Plaza. However, Council members present did vote on an ordinance to adopt the preliminary design of the Plaza and authorizing the initiation of all work and documentation necessary to construct the Yakima Central Plaza on City Parking Lot Number 2. The vote on this item was 3-3, thus it failed for lack of a majority.HenaportodRobert'nRu|enof(]ndorstatesthotanx>tiunthatindefeoted Page 5 of 6 320 may ordinarily be introduced again or "renewed" at a future meeting. MOTION: Hill moved and Mendez seconded that we add this ordinance for Council consideration and vote to our June 19, 2018, Council Business meeting. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Cousens, Gutierrez and White voting no. 5) Council Member Hill stated when the May 1 Council Business meeting agenda was previewed at the Council Briefing session on April 26, the item discussing the potential bid alternates for the Plaza was taken off the agenda. MOTION: Hill moved and Mendez seconded that the item discussing potential bid alternates for the Plaza be added to the June 19, 2018, Council Business meeting agenda. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Cousens, Gutierrez, and White voting no. 11. Adjournment MOTION: Cousens moved to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting on May 15, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 4 a 5/2-1/1 I g f DATE COUNCILMEMBER Page 6 of 6