HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-10_Minutes - HCNBYakima City Council Committee Minutes
Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee (HCNB)
City Council Chambers
May 10, 2018
Committee Members staff
Coancilmember/Chair Kay 1-unk. Joan Davenport Joseph Calhoun
Councilmeniber Jason White (absent) Sara Watkins Alvie Maxey
Couticilmember Kathy Coffey Rosalinda lbarra Ana Cortez -Steiner
Others: Tony Courcy, Adrienne Garner (BCC)
Reports froin ftartments/Comillissioris
Transit Development PlInsit Related Issues — the quarterly meeting was held May 9". Maxey
informed about a resolution to amend the interlocal agreement with the City of Ellensburg to relocate an
existing bus stop. He reported that the newly created Route 8 is doing great. The next advisory meeting is
scheduled for August 8' at 4pm in the Public Works Large Conference Room.
Parks & Recreation Commission (P&R) — Funk reported the following topics discussed at the previous
commission meeting: Martin Luther King pool and Randall Park improvements near completion. Cortez
described the process thus far regarding the potential pool at MLK Park. She noted that future funding
allocation would have to be discussed and directed by the full City Council.
Henry Beauchamp Community Center (HBCC) — Cortez recapped the HBCC's first quarterly report and
programming activities. Activities include: food pantry, GED classes, Senior Movie Day, afterschool
program, 100 Jobs for 100 Kids, computer center, tax services, and a sports partnership with Real Madrid.
Historic Preservation Commission (HPQ — Calhoun reported that the HPC is considering participating in
the Farmer's Market; submission of a timely grant application; and three vacancies on the commission. The
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next meeting is scheduled for May 23
Yakima Planning Commission (YPQ — Calhoun reported that seven applications were received for
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan 2040. The review process will consist of public participation, study
sessions, and public hearings. The YPC is continuing their discussion regarding potential text amendments.
BikelP I n Committee — Calhoun reported that the Committee was introduced to an app developed to
monitor current and potential bike rack locations. The app can be viewed at
Funk shared information that the Blue Zones project provides which may be helpful in seeking grants.
Tree City Board — the next meeting will be June 4th.
Community Integration Committee — nothing to report. The next meeting is scheduled for May 14".
Revise Strateeic Plan handout — Cortez provided an overview of the Healthy Communities & Neighborhoo4--
Building strategic priorities. She summarized the purpose statement and goals that the committee will
accomplish to fulfill their purpose.
The goal of the HCNB is to promote J! environment that is safe and attractive now and in the future,
and the City will also promote healthy growth and rewarding activities.
The following goals were included in the revised draft outline:
1. Set policies that promote youth wellbeing through comprehensive programs provided by partnerships
between city, school district, non -profits, universities, and civic andfaith-based organizations.
2. Facilitate afterschool program information to allfamilies.
3. Secure resourcesfor quality afterschool programs so that they can serve more children.
4. Investigate thefeasibility of capital improvement projects such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool
provide under servedyouth and children healthy recreational activities.
Coffey recommended further discussion on this topic be postponed until all HCNB members are present.
Funk indicated no action is necessary at this time.
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agency, the City will beta -test a website that would provide information of programs currently offering
afterschool activities: Beyond the Bell, YPAL, Henry Beauchamp Community Center, On the Comer,
YAMA, and YMCA. The Parks and Recreation summer program locations will be mapped. Information
collected would include such things as number of children served, total number of hours, staffing and
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programming costs, review of income and expenses, amount charged to parents, and scale up programs t*
increase capacity to serve more children. Coffey requested an opportunity for the HCNB members to review
the website prior to moving forward. She also asked for a fiscal note attached to this proposal. This
information will be available at the next HCNB meeting.
Homeles-LQp — Watkins distributed a draft PowerPoint of the proposed
governance structure that will be presented to and considered by the Yakima Valley Conference of
Governments (YVCOG) Executive Committee. She stated that the Homeless Network recently voted in
favor of supporting the proposed structure.
An extensive discussion continued regarding whether YVCOG is collecting and producing the appropriate
HMIS data for emergency shelter recipients. Watkins stated she received e-mail communication from the
Department of Commerce confirming that they are. The City Council will be scheduling a study session to
discuss homelessness issues. Subject matter experts, including staff from Department of Commerce, will be
invited to present to Council and be available to answer any questions regarding RMIS data requirements.
Funk expressed concern related to complaints about Camp Hope.
AffbrdAble1Stm6r/L6w Incorrie 116risiggahUnt lgqq� — Watkins explained the appeal procedural
timeline for the Bicycle Apartments project. It is anticipated that the judge will issue a ruling at the end of
July with further appeal opportunity. Davenport updated on the Yakima Housing Authority Veteran Housing
project; construction efforts will begin in 2019 due to a delay in funding. The land use review will be
fortheomin . She also reTcorted that the CiU-i
and $516,498 for HOME. These funds will be available July I" and they are used to implement programs for
low to moderate income families and create permanent affordable housing units. Funk requested a list of the
programs authorized by City Council in the fall of 2017.
Awroval of Minutes_— Coffey motioned, seconded by Funk, to approve the minutes of April 19, 2018.
Motion carried unanimously.
Future Items RecapofDeliverables, —
• Watkins to forward Department of Commerce e-mail to Funk about HMIS data collection;
• Staff to schedule a study session on homelessness issues and invite subject matter experts;
• Davenport to provide list of CDBG and HOME funded projects;
• Prepare a website demonstration about the youth and afterschool/summer programs and include a
fiscal impact of staff time
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Tony Courcy spoke about the lack of response from the City regarding his
concerns.
Adrienne Garner, Henry Beauchamp Community Center Executive Director, extended an invitation to attend
the Youth Leadership Summit taking place on May 24' at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center. This is
a partnership with ESD 105 where many students from 25 school districts will come together to voice their
opinions and ideas on community issues and neighborhood violence. She further shared about the many
activities being offered at the center. And she stated that being in close proximity to several other nonprofit
agencies creates more competition when seeking funding to increase capacity.
Adjourn — Coffey motioned, seconded by Funk to adjourn. This meeting adjourned at approximately 10:57
a.m.; the next meeting is June 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
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Date Approved: -ac) t
Prepared by: Rosalinda lbarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant
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