HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2018 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
June 5, 2018
City Hall — Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
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 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
Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez read a proclamation for June 2018 as "Immigrant Heritage Month"
and Micaela Razo and Mike Gempler accepted it.
B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
Fire Chief Oath of Office
City Clerk Claar Tee administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Fire Chief Aaron
Markham.
Recognition of Yakima Fire Prevention Captain and Public Information
Officer Jeff Pfaff for receiving the Outstanding Washington Fire
Educator of the Year Award for 2018
Fire Chief Markham recognized Fire Prevention Captain and Public Information Officer Jeff
Pfaff for receiving the Outstanding Washington Fire Educator of the Year Award for 2018.
Recognition of Water Division employees
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Diane PaMerson, Vice President of Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital, presented an award to
the Water Division employees for providing clean and safe water to the citizens of Yakima.
Public Works Director Schafer, Water & Irrigation Manager Brown and Water Treatment Plant
Supervisor Bond accepted the award on behalf of all Water Division employees.
C. Appointments to Boards, Commissionand Council Committees
Council Partnership Committee recommendation for appointments to the
Community Review Board and Tree City USA Board
Council Member Mendez reported on the recent Partnership Committee meeting.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to reappoint Verlynn Best and
Phyllis Musgrove to the Community Review Board, The motion carried by unanimous vote,
Hill absent. MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to reappoint Lance Forsee
to the Tree City USA Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
Council Reports
Council Member White reported on his recent attendance at the RECON Conference in Las
Vegas, and Council Member Mendez reported on her Yakima River Basin trip to Washington,
DC.
A. Council Economic Development Committee reports regarding Land Recycling
and South Korea trip
Council Member C0uSena provided a report regarding her recent trip to South Korea, which
was at no cost to the City of Yakima. Council Member Cousens stated she thinks a sister City
relationship with Hadong County, South Korea would be beneficial to the City. She
understands the Central Washington State Fair Board has worked closely with Hadong
County over the last several years and have indicated they would continue to help build this
relationship. She requested the City ask the Fair Board to create a memo of
understanding regarding what capacity they would be willing to help with this potential Sister
City relationship. Mayor Coffey requested a fiscal outline regarding this potential relationship.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to add the conversation ofaSister
City relationshibetween Hadong County, South Korea and the City of Yakima to the
July 10 2018, agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
Assistant City ManageCortez briefed Council on Land Recycling for redevelopment
opportunities at the Mill Site. She understands the only cost to the City will be the venue.
Council Member Mendez stated as Chair of the Partnership Committee, she feels
this Committee should be involved in the process. It was Council consensus for Councit
Member Mendez as Chair of the Partnership Committee and Council Member White as Chair
of the Economic Development Committee meet with Assistant City Manager Cortez on this
issue and bring back a recommendation to Council.
B. Public Satety Committee report regarding Gang Conference update and forum wrap
up report
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez distributed a report she completed after attending the 7th
Annual Gang Prevention and lntervention Conference in California. She also provided a draft
report on the Public Safety Forums conducted by the City since last summer and asked
Council members to review and provide input in order to finalize the report. It was Council
consensus to add the final Public Safety Forum report to the June 19, 2018, Council agenda
for approval and to have the Council Public Safety Committee review the report for
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recommendations on how to utilize the report.
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 8 was added to the
consent agenda becoming item 6K. 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: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
A. Approval of the minutes from the May 15, 2018, City Council Business Meeting
B. Accept Council Committee minutes
C. lst Quarter 2018 Accounts Receivable Status Report
D. Project completion and project acceptance for Boise River Fence, Inc. - 2018
Security Gate Improvements (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve)
E. Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute addedums to agreements with
the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-046, RESOLUTION authorizing the Chief of Police to execute
the Addendum to Program -Funded State and Local Task Force Agreement and Addendum to
Standard Provisional State and Local Task Force Agreement with the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
F. Resolution authorizing Task Order 3 to the existing Agreement with Gray &
Osborne, Inc. for $68,330 to provide Engineering and Consulting Services required
for Primary Digester Cleaning and Maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-047, A RESOLUTION authorizing Task Order 3 to the existing
Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc., approved by the City Council on
February 7, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $68,330, to provide engineering services for
primary digester cleaning and maintenance at the Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment
Facility.
G. Resolution authorizing investment of City of Yakima monies in the Local
Government Investment Pool (LG IP)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-048, A RESOLUTION authorizing investment of the City of
Yakima monies in the Local Government Investment Pool.
H. Resolution authorizing a Lease Agreement with The Tower, LLC to provide office
space to house the Capitol Theatre staff
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-049, A RESOLUTION concerning administration; authorizing a
Lease Agreement with The Tower, LLC to provide office space to house the Capitol Theatre
staff.
1. Resolution amending the Yakima Planning Commission Bylaws to reflect updates to
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term limits, order of business, meeting times and public hearings
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-050, A RESOLUTION approving amendments to Bylaws of the
Yakima Planning Commission
J. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees
Section 2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-019, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 8, 2018; and
repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
K. Resolution authorizing temporary interfund Loan to Parks Capital from Wastewater
Capital
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-051, A RESOLUTION authorizing an lnterfund Loan from the
Wastewater Capital Fund to the Parks Capital Fund as interim financing for the City's portion
of the Aquatic Center construction.
7. Public Comment
Morgana Holman, City resident, expressed her frustration about the lack of response from
Council members regarding her request to meet about the Pit Bull ban, and encouraged
Council to adopt the dangerous dog ordinance that staff has been working on.
Julie Buse, City resident, thanked Council and the Yakima Police Department for their
assistance with the LGBTQ Pride parade.
Joey Anderson, City resident, complained about the $20 car tab fee.
Bishop Patrick Milton, City resident, thanked Assistant Mayor Gutierrez for her report on the
gang conference she attended and expressed his support for Earl Lee's gang prevention
efforts.
Tony Courcey, City resident, spoke on several topics.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. Resolution authorizing temporary interfund Loan to Parks Capital from Wastewater Capital
This item was moved to the consent agenda, becoming item 6K.
9. Resolution authorizing second amendment to lease with Transform Yakima Together for
temporary homeless encampment on city owned property
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the amendment. Susan Soto
Palmer, City resident, shared her concerns about the definition of a temporary encampment.
City Manager Moore stated the RCW allows for faith based organizations to run temporary
encampments; however, it does not define temporary. Staff reviewed legislative committee
hearings creating the RCW, and in reviewing those hearings found the City of Olympia
ordinance was utilized as a model. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by 5-1 vote, Funk voting no, Hill absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-052, A RESOLUTION authorizing amendment to an existing a
lease with Transform Yakima Together for the purpose of establishing a temporary homeless
encampment on city owned property.
10. Ordinance amending the 2018 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from
Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2018 for various
purposes including 2017 encumbrances (First Reading)
Tara Lewis, Financial Services Manager, briefed Council on the budget amendment, reporting
this is a first reading and no action is necessary until the second reading at the June 19, 2018
meeting. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE amending the
2018 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund
Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2018 for various purposes including
2017 encumbrances.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
11. Follow up on request for study session regarding congregate housing
City Manager Moore stated he is seeking Council guidance on a previous Council request to
schedule a study session on congregate housing.
Mike Gempler, City resident, spoke in favor of forming an Ad Hoc Committee on this issue and
suggested participation from the agriculture community and rural and farm worker housing
organizations be involved in the committee. John Cooper, President and CEO of Yakima Valley
Tourism, stated he is interested in seeing a clear definition of hotel and motel establishments.
He reported tourism is vital to our community and is concerned about city center hotels being
used as congregate housing. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to direct staff to bring forward
different drafts of text amendments defining specific definitions to hotel/motel for
Council's consideration at the June 19, 2018, Business Meeting. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Hill absent. Council Member Funk stated that she supports this; however, she
is concerned that this doesn't get to the heart of the problem with H2A and resident workers
filling different roles in our economy. Council Member Mendez raised a point of order stating
these comments are not germane to the motion. Mayor Coffey stated the point is well taken.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to establish an Ad Hoc Committee
made up by diverse members of the City and greater Yakima County to further explore,
discuss and recommend allowable uses in each zoning district related to congregate
living facilities. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Hill absent. MOTION: Gutierrez
moved and Cousens seconded to appoint Mendez, Gutierrez and Coffey to this Ad Hoc
Committee with White as the alternate. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
City Manager Moore asked Council who will select the Committee members. Assistant Mayor
Gutierrez stated Council should suggest members and also believes stakeholders will reach
out themselves. Mayor Coffey suggested the Ad Hoc Council members narrow it down and
bring this back to Council with a more concrete idea, which was approved by Council
consensus. City Manager Moore clarified staff will meet with the Ad Hoc Council members on
how to operationalize this Committee and decide how to move forward.
12. Discussion regarding next steps on Governor's Gang Proviso
Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager, briefed Council on the Governor's Proviso stating the
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Governor's Office made two important clarifications: the funding is $150,000 for one year,
beginning July 1, 2018, and the funding is for implementation of an anti -gang program that
emulates OJJDP's Gant Reduction Initiative of Denver.
Marco Carr, City resident, spoke in favor of Earl Lee's book on dealing with gang prevention.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Funk seconded to have a study session to discuss the
Governor's Proviso by the end of this month. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, Hill
absent.
13. Other Business
Mayor Coffey stated the Partnership Committee reviewed three proposals from Olympia
lobbyists and suggested a study session to interview the lobbyists, which was approved by
Council consensus.
MOTION: Funk moved to put on a future agenda a voter referendum on the Pit Bull ban
for voters to decide. The motion died due to lack of a second. MOTION: Mendez moved to
direct staff to add revoking the Pit Bull ban on the June 19 agenda. The motion died due
to lack of a second. Mayor Coffey stated she isn't supporting this until after the dangerous dog
ordinance has passed.
MOTION: White moved and Gutierrez seconded to have staff supply a 5 -year revenue
and expense report on Lions pool on the June 19 meeting. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Hill absent. MOTON: White moved and Cousens seconded to ask staff
to work on a proposal to seek State capital funds to assist in the Martin Luther King
pool project. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business Meeting on June 19, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill absent. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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