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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/2018 06A Draft Council Meeting Minutes ApprovalBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT 1 Item No. 6.A. For Meeting of: July 10, 2018 ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the June 19, 2018, City Council Business Meeting; June 19, 2018, City Council Study Session and June 22, 2018, City Council Special Meeting SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date O 6-19 6/29/2018 O 6-19 SS 6/29/2018 O 6-22 6%2912018 Type Cover Memo Cover Memo Co\,er Memo 2 YAKIMACITY COUNCIL June 19, 2018 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Executive Session regarding pending litigation Roll call: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White MOTION: Mendez moved and Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up to 30 minutes to discuss pending litigation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:45 p.m. 1. Roll Call Council: M Holly Cous BUSINESS MEETING e Guti rez, Council Members nd Jason W Staff: City anager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk ClearTee 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Interpreter Services Mayor Coffey introduced Juven Garcia who announced interpreter services are available. 4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions i. Recognition of Mark Frey, Fire Mechanic, for 40 years of service to the City of Yakima Chief Markham introduced and recognized Fire Mechanic II Mark Frey for 40 years of service to the City of Yakima. B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees i. Council Partnership Committee recommendations for appointments to Boards & Commissions Council Member Mendez, Chair of the Council Partnership Committee, reported the Page 1 of 7 3 Committee met on May 31, 2018, and after interviews and application reviews, shared the Committee's recommendations. MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to make the following appointments: Planning Commission -- Phillip Ostreim Community Review Board -- David Purcell Tree City USA Board -- Justin Bigby Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Board -- Tony Williams and Donna Janovitch Parks and Recreation Youth Position -- Joshua Korevaar-Dorsey The motion carried by unanimous vote. 5. Council Reports A. Consideration of Public Safety Forum Final Report MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to accept the Public Safety Forum Final Report. 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. Item 8 and 9 were added to the consent agenda becoming items 6J and 6K. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one - gout ussio ee mo MOTION: motion carr sent agenda. The A. Approval of the minutes from the June 5, 2018, City Council Business Meeting and May 31, 2018, City Council Special Meeting B. 1st Quarter 2018 Treasury Report C. Approve payment of disbursements for the period May 1 — 31, 2018 D. Resolution authorizing an agreement with BBOLD Advertising and Marketing Corporation for property located at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-053, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Airport Advertising Agreement with BBOLD Advertising and Marketing Corporation for the Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field. E. Resolution amending the Schedule of Permit Fees to reflect required changes in the state surcharge fee for residential and commercial building permits RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-054, A RESOLUTION amending the Fee Schedule for Building Permit/Plan Review Fees for the City of Yakima F. Resolution authorizing consent to settlements entered into by the City of Yakima to resolve and settle damage claims brought by Sandy Armijo and by Carolyn Pierson Page 2 of 7 4 RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-055, A RESOLUTION authorizing consent to settlements entered into by the City of Yakima to resolve and settle damage claims brought by Sandy Armijo and by Carolyn Pierson. G. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Educational Service District 105 School Safety Operations and Coordination Center for information sharing RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-056, A RESOLUTION approving memorandum of understanding between the Yakima Police Department and the Educational Services District 105 School Safety Operations Coordination Center defining operational requirements and the sharing of critical information related to geo-fencing H. 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 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2018-020, 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. Resolution authorizing consent to a settlement entered into by Cities Insurance Association of Washington ("CIAW") and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit brought by Ali Akbar Rezaie-Tirabadi and Juana Rezaie-Tirabadi RESOLUT R-2 RES • TION asettlement entered int. y Citie s nce As ciati. ashi ton ("CIAW") nd Munich Reinsurance to resolve a settle • I. •aht . bar irabadi nd Juana Rezaie- Tirabadi. J. e of e Yaki _ - _ ice Dep. Int 2017 Annuaeport K. Resolution authorizing approval of Agreed Order No. DE 15861 with the Washington State Department of Ecology establishing the terms and conditions required for the environmental remediation of the Interstate 82 Exit 33A Yakima City Landfill Site RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-058, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of Agreed Order No. DE 15861 with the Washington State Department of Ecology that establishes obligations of the parties concerning the environmental remediation of the Interstate 82 Exit 33AYakima City Landfill Site ("the Site"). 7. Public Comment Tony Sandoval, City resident, complained about the Police Chief and suggested he be fired. James Taylor, City resident, provided an update on his quest for speed humps on Cornell Avenue. Morgana Holman, City resident, spoke in support of removing the breed specific ban. Roger Wilson, City property owner, complained about fire inspections, including that inspections should be for an entire building and not multiple offices in a building. Page 3 of 7 5 Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several topics. Thomas McCormick, City resident, reported he will have a memorial service for Lucille Deccio in four months. CITY MANAGER UPDATE 8. Acceptance of the Yakima Police Department 2017 Annual Report This item was moved to the consent agenda, becoming item 6J. 9. Resolution authorizing approval of Agreed Order No. DE 15861 with the Washington State Department of Ecology establishing the terms and conditions required for the environmental remediation of the Interstate 82 Exit 33AYakima City Landfill Site This item was moved to the consent agenda becoming item 6K. 10. Consideration of voting delegates for the Association of Washington Cities Annual Meeting City Manager Moore stated in conjunction with the AWC Annual Conference being held at the Yakima Convention Center, the City may select up to three voting delegates, either elected officials or staff, to attend the Business meeting. MOTION: Funk moved and Mendez seconded that the three registered members (Coffey, Gutierrez and Cousens) be the voting delegates. The motion carried by unanimous 11. Ordinance initiation of City Parkin a Central PI the Y Mayor Coffey introduced the item. and authorizing ma Central Plaza on MOTION: White moved and Cousens seconded that staff prepare and present at our next regular business meeting all necessary steps to place the following measure on the 2018 general election ballot for an advisory vote: Should the City of Yakima construct a community plaza on the parking lot directly west of the Capitol Theatre. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Coffey, Hill and Mendez voting no. Council Member White stated he would like to take this situation out of litigation and into the hands of the community. Council Member Cousens echoed his comments. Council Member Hill stated Council is being asked to submit an advisory vote for the plaza on the November ballot to avoid Bruce Smith proceeding with Kathy Mercy and Mike Snyder in a lawsuit against the City. He noted there are many reasons to refuse this proposal including that there is no way to break ground in 2018 while waiting for results from a November vote, which is what the City has agreed to, and that the City is well within its right to meet its commitments made over three concurrent Councils, including this one, to the donors of the plaza and to the community. He stated with or without a ballot measure, Council needs to affirm its legislative prerogative to change uses of its public facilities. He feels a public vote is unnecessary and that Council decisions are not to be trusted. Council Member Mendez stated how the plaza is a Council Strategic Priority and is disappointed in the Council members supporting this. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez raised a point Page 4 of 7 6 of order that members should refrain from making personal attacks. Mayor Coffey stated the point was well taken. The following City residents spoke in support of the plaza: Nick Hughes, agreed with Council Member Hill's comments. Dave Ettl, City resident, provided some history of the plaza including that it was not put for a vote because it is a process and there is no time to mount a campaign against the naysayers. He reported on the many meetings held, which provided a tremendous amount of community involvement. He stated every community with a successful plaza will tell you to trust the process. The following City residents spoke against the plaza: Kristen Callahan and Kenton Cantrell. Mayor Coffey stated that neither of the City's other public projects went out for a vote and would question the Strategic Plan that was agreed on by all Council members. After further Council discussion, MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded to postpone the vote on item 11 (the ordinance) to the next Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 12. Yakima Central Plaza staff report regarding potential bid alternates to be included in bid notice Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager, asked for Council direction on this issue. MOTION: Hill moved and Mendez seconded that rather than going out for bids that we solicit formal interest from private and non-profit entities in the of form qualification statement • • f in ' • osal simil ials (RFQ or RFP) to o • ate th : en =1 plaz- nd d pera ns and spec events in a manner that reach: the Cit =n obj: - Th arried a 5-2, Funk and Gutierr Assistant - •. utierre tated C• u I membe stTauld not attribuils other members votes to one individual in the community and that she is not under anyone's control. Council Member Mendez raised a point of order that this discussion is not pertinent to the motion. Mayor Coffey stated the point is well taken. Council Member Cousens appealed the Chair's ruling with Council Member White seconding. After further Council discussion, Council Member Cousens withdrew her appeal with Council consensus. Joe Mann, City resident, stated the City sold the public parking lot behind the Federal Courthouse without any fuss and does not understand the conflict with the plaza parking lot. 13. Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 relating to dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs Ryan Bleek, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the proposed amendments to the dangerous dog ordinance. Kari Anderson, non-resident and Interim Yakima Humane Society Director, supports strengthening the dangerous dog ordinance and removing the breed specific ban. She also invited Council to attend a meeting with the Humane Society to learn more about pit bull dogs. Duane Sperl, City resident, spoke against mandatory micro -chipping and increased fees. Mayor Coffey asked if impounded dogs must be chipped. Ben Zigan, Animal Control Officer, reported that before impounded dogs are released, they must be micro -chipped. After further Page 5 of 7 7 Council discussion, MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to amend the draft ordinance under consideration by striking section 8 in the agenda statement and adopting the ordinance as amended. The motion carried by a 5-2, White and Funk voting no. MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to have the Public Safety Committee study the pit bull ban ordinance and make one of three recommendations to either revoke, update the ordinance, or keep it as is and provide to the full Council by the first meeting in August. The motion carried by a 6-1, Funk voting no. After Council discussion, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-021, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 relating to dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs. 14. Five-year expense and revenue report for Lions Pool Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, presented the 5 -year expense and revenue report for Lions Pool. MOTION: White moved and Gutierrez seconded to have staff provide the next 5 -year revenue and expense report at the next meeting. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Funk and Mendez voting no. 15. Considerati • • • • .tential s of Hot- Mote Assistant a larger dis de definition and merits Jerry Melle Iden spoke - ousing ges, congreg - living, low income housing, homeless issues and H2A housing and suggested they all relate to each other. He recommends it is necessary to look at them altogether. MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Hill seconded to table (postpone) this agenda item until we schedule a special meeting to consider these matters in the very near future. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Council Member Hill asked who would be invited to attend this meeting. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated it would include the same folks who are going to be invited to be part of the Ad Hoc Committee and that staff has a good list to work from. 16. Other Business Council Member Hill asked about the status of updating the speed hump process. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated it is on the next Public Safety Committee meeting agenda. MOTION: Funk moved to place on the agenda for a future Council meeting or Study Session discussion of promotion from within the Yakima Fire Department and include input from the Firefighter Union. The motion died due to lack of a second. Council Member Cousens stated Council is not involved in personnel matters, only policy issues. Council Member Funk requested the Charter citation that applies to who oversees employee issues, which City Manager Moore will provide. 17. Adjournment Page 6 of 7 8 MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to a Special City Council Meeting on July 10, 2018, at 9 a.m. at City Training Facility - 421 E. Chestnut Avenue, Yakima. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR DRAFT Page 7 of 7 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION June 19, 2018 City Hall -- Council Chambers 4 p.m. -- MINUTES 1. Roll Call 9 Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill and Jason White Staff: City Manager Moore, Assistant City Manager Cortez and City Clerk Clear Tee Absent: Council Member Mendez (excused) 2. Discussion regarding next steps on Governor's Gang Proviso City Manager M •re re• e• resp • ce Sonja Hallu , Senior Policy Advisor for Go nor Ja ns : ing - ern g Pro o. In her email, she states that the is a behi the irovi was c rdination of rvices and strategic planning aligneof Ju ail ustice d elinquency vention (OJJDP) Comprehensive ang Model, in order to create a mode for a sustaina e long-term approach to addressing gang and gun violence. Assistant City Manager Cortez noted Ms. Helium stated this is a new and different approach rather than funding of specific programs, and this pilot seemed like an excellent opportunity to build on the work already initiated in Yakima by adding the coordination and planning functions based on research and best practices, which are found in the OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model. Ms. Cortez elaborated on possible next steps. City Manager Moore noted the proviso is to establish a framework for an approach to reducing gun and gang violence that can be sustainable. The City has been doing many positive things; however, what is missing is a collaborative coordinated approach among multiple entities to move forward in the same direction in order to obtain larger dollar grants. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated she would like the City to be the lead agency and believes the Governor's office was clear, that the City has flexibility to find a model that works for Washington. She would like the City to utilize a Police Department Community Relations staff person to work on this project instead of hiring or contracting with someone new. Mayor Coffey stated they learned many mistakes with the Gang Free Initiative and would hate to see the City make the same mistakes. Council Member White shared his concerns about the Denver model. 10 After further Council discussion, MOTION: Funk moved and Gutierrez seconded that the City of Yakima act as the lead agency for the Governor's Proviso funding. MOTION: White moved and Cousens seconded to amend the motion that no proviso dollars will be used for staffing. The motion to amend failed by a 5-1 vote, Coffey, Cousens, Funk, Gutierrez and Hill voting no, Mendez absent. The motion carried by a 4-2 vote, White and Coffey voting no, Mendez absent. Assistant City Manager Cortez stated as the lead agency the City would be responsible for following the OJJDP's definition of lead agency best practices to address community gang problems which includes, among other things: providing secure location to house client intake information, consent forms and intervention plans; tracking activities of the partnering agencies; coordinating the activities and meetings of the intervention team and the steering committee; providing an administrative framework for hiring staff if necessary; and administering funds and grant contracts as directed by the steering committee. After Council discussion, City Manager Moore reiterated that the funding cannot be used for direct services and clarified that the City will be the lead agency; staff will research whether there is an employee able to take the lead role on this issue; create a steering committee utilizing the OJJDP best practices to include elected officials from the City; and, have current or former gang members involved in the conversation. Council Member Hill stated he prefers the City hire a contractor. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez asked when the Council will discuss this issue again. Cit - ---r M. - - -. this wine add 1 8, Council meeting for foll 3. Public commen Wally Endicott, - - -nt, ated t keg a cuamework bying science and research on hope and one of the ways to do that is finding people who have an interest, chose a culture and that every adult believes in every child. Sandra Aguilar, City resident, stated she read the 2025 plan and believes the issue of gangs is a public health problem and symptoms are people without living wages and the high cost of housing. Stacy Kellogg, Director of Social Services for People for People, reported they provide 211 services and were involved as a 211 connector with the Gang Free Initiative. She stated when media campaigns were conducted, the 211 services were utilized much more and noted 211 services are statewide. Joe Willis, Executive Director of the Yakima Police Athletic League (YPAL), stated gangs are typically multi -generational and it can be very difficult to reach older gang members. He reported this is a big issue with many partnerships needed and everyone needs to be on the same page. Bishop Patrick Milton, City resident, stated he would like to be considered for the potential position and described his gang prevention method using music. Susan Martin and Minerva Pardo with West Valley School District, stated they represent a group called Risk to Resiliency and that everyone must have a sense of safety, connections 11 and belonging or they will find it somewhere, including gangs. Ms. Prado talked about protective factors as prevention. Brenda Sanders, with West Valley School District, stated sometimes we forget to bring the key people to the table and we will need to get the gang members involved and find out how they got there and what can be done to help. 4. Adjournment MOTION: Gutierrez moved to adjourn to a City Council Business Meeting today, June 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: 12 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 22, 2018 Council Chambers -- City Hall 10:30 a.m. -- MINUTES 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill and Jason White Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Member Carmen Mendez (excused) 2. Consideration of potential definitions of Hotel & Motel for Zoning Ordinance City Manager Moo moratorium pertai Member Funk sha displacing low inc shared his prefere Co - ordine distri ting a or p' for ended stay h els or motels. Council A w yj who er hou g entitlements s o ur communit ouncil Member White e. Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager, described Pasco's definition. Mayor Coffey pointed out a letter in the packet from John Cooper, CEO of Yakima Valley Tourism. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated this is a complex issue and Council needs more time to deliberate. Mayor Coffey opened the meeting to audience comments and there were none. Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, cautioned Council members that the City must abide by the Fair Housing Act. Council Member White stated a six month moratorium may not seem like a long time unless you are homeless and he is unable to support something that will make it more difficult for people to have a place to live. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated the moratorium can be lifted anytime before the six month expiration. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Hill seconded to approve the ordinance adopting a six- month moratorium on the establishment of, or conversion from, any use, or part of a use, to an extended stay hotel or motel or the approval of any new hotel or motel offering extended stay use. MOTION: Funk moved and White seconded to amend the ordinance that instead of placing a moratorium on conversion to long term housing that we place a moratorium on housing H2A workers within the City limits. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez noted the amendment is a new motion and not an amendment. After Council discussion, the motion to amend failed by a 5-1 vote, Coffey, Cousens, Gutierrez, Hill and White voting no, Mendez absent. The motion to pass the ordinance carried by a 5-1 vote, White voting no, Mendez absent. Page 1 of 2 13 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-022, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, adopting a six- month moratorium on the establishment of or conversion from any use, or part of a use, to an "extended stay" hotel or motel, or the approval of any new hotel or motel offering "extended stay' use, with attendant moratorium on the filing and acceptance of development applications for, and the location of, and issuance of permits and approvals for, land uses that consist of or include extended stay hotel or motels or a portion of a building to become or be converted to such a use; directing development of comprehensive zoning and business regulations pertaining to extended stay hotels and/or motels; and providing that the moratorium shall be in effect for six months, through December 21, 2018. Council Member White reminded Council and the City Manager at the last meeting that his motion on the plaza was to have it brought back at the next Council meeting. City Manager Moore confirmed his motion was clear and the item will be brought to the next Council meeting. Council Member Funk asked what the next steps are regarding H2A housing. Mayor Coffey stated Council may recall they created an Ad Hoc Committee to include other organizations, which will begin meeting on this issue in the near future. 3. Adjournment MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a City Council Retreat on July 10, 2018, at 9 a.m. at the City Training Facility - 421 E. Chestnut Avenue, Yakima, WA. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERT! ATTEST: )41LI MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITYCLERK MAYOR Page 2 of 2