HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/2018 06A Draft Council Meeting Minutes ApprovalBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
1
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: August 6, 2018
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the July 10 and 17, 2018, City
Council Business Meetings; July 10 and 24, 2018, City Council
Study Sessions and July 31, 2018, meeting notes
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 7-10 ss 811/2018
O 7-10 8/1!2018
O 7-17 8%1%2018
O 7-24 8/1/2018
O 7-31 notes 82/2018
Type
Coer Memo
Cover Memo
Co\,er Memo
Coyer Memo
Coker Memo
YAKIMACITY COUNCIL
July 10, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
3
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: Acting City Manager Cortez, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Clear Tee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coff nnoued interpreteervices are available.
4. Open Disc
A. ions
i. Yakima Chamber 125th anniversary proclamation
Mayor Coffey noted at the Chamber's request, this item has been moved to the August 7,
2018, Council agenda.
B. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions
i. Award of Wildlife Services to the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field
Acting City Manager Cortez announced that airport staff were presented with a wildlife
management award during the 2018 Washington Airport Management Association conference.
The award recognizes an airport that continues to take proactive measures to deter wildlife
from negatively impacting it. Airport Director Rob Peterson accepted the award.
C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i. Appointment of Paul Edmondson to the Yakima Historic Preservation
Commission
MOTION: Cousens moved and Gutierrez seconded to appoint Paul Edmondson to the
Yakima Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
5. Council Reports
Page 1 of 7
4
A. Council Partnership Committee recommendation regarding Land Recycling
Council Member Mendez discussed convening a one -day training in Yakima in collaboration
with the Center for Creative Land Recycling.
MOTION: Mendez moved and White seconded to direct staff to go forward with this
event. 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. The following items were
removed from the consent agenda: item 6E (now item 8) 6F (now item 9), which renumbered
the remaining agenda items. 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 Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. 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
B. Correction to March 17, 2018, Cit Council minutes
C.
D.
r TTC Co truction, Inc. Project
Parkin of Bridge (Standard
Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Knobel's Electric, Inc. - Project
2455 S. 40th Avenue & W. Chestnut Ave. (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project
and approve)
E. This item removed from consent becoming item 8
F. This item removed from consent becoming item 9
G. Resolution executing an Other Transaction Agreement with the Transportation
Security Administration at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-059, A RESOLUTION authorizing an "Other Transactional
Agreement" with the Transportation Security Administration for use of services at the Yakima
Air Terminal -McAllister Field.
H.
Resolution allowing the Yakima Sports Commission to close down East Yakima
Avenue, from 1st Street to Naches Avenue between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018, for the Hot Shots 3 on 3 basketball tournament
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-060, A RESOLUTION allowing the Yakima Sports Commission
to close down East Yakima Avenue, from 1st Street to Naches Avenue between the hours of
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018 for the annual Hot Shots 3 on 3 basketball
tournament.
Page 2 of 7
5
Resolution approving extension of agreement with Noel Communications, Inc. for
the purpose of leasing to Noel access to and space in the conduit within the conduit
system owned by the City for the purpose of Noel's installing, operating and
maintaining Noel's fiber optic cable
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-061, A RESOLUTION approving extension of agreement with
Noel Communications, Inc. for the purpose of leasing to Noel access to and space in the
conduit within the conduit system owned by the City for the purpose of Noel's installing,
operating and maintaining Noel's fiber optic cable.
J.
Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of parts and installation services,
not to exceed $380,000 for the existing ultraviolet disinfection system at the
Wastewater Treatment Facility
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-062, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sole source purchase of
parts and installation services for the existing ultraviolet disinfection system at the City of
Yakima Wastewater Treatment Facility
K.
Resolution ratifying the declaration by the City Manager of an emergency and
authorizing execution of all applicable contracts for the repair of stormwater
infrastructure at 6600 West Nob Hill Boulevard
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-063, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration by the City
Manager of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable contracts
for the repair of stormwater infrastructure at 6600 West Nob Hill Boulevard.
L. 238,000 of Local
to city owned property
RESOLUT - R-2 8-064, - •OLUT uthorizing theity manager to execute
a contract with Yakima Valley Conference of Governments in the amount of $100,000.00 for
water and sewer services to the temporary homeless encampment.
M. Resolution authorizing an agreement with HLA, Inc., to provide Engineering
Services required for the temporary and permanent homeless shelters, together with
Task Order 2018-01 for providing water and sanitary sewer services to Camp Hope
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-065, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services
Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. to provide engineering services
required for the temporary and permanent homeless shelters, together with Task Order 2018-
01 for providing water and sanitary sewer services to Camp Hope.
N.
Resolution authorizing Task Order 2018-02 to the agreement with HLA, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $113,160, to provide engineering services for the Hathaway
Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-066, A RESOLUTION authorizing Task Order 2018-02 to the
Professional Services Agreement with HLA, Inc., for $113,160 to provide engineering services
for the Hathaway Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.
O. Resolution declaring a 1991 Darley fire truck surplus and authorizing its sale to the
Yakima/Morelia Sister City Association
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-067, A RESOLUTION declaring a 1991 Darley fire truck to be
Page 3 of 7
6
surplus to the needs of the City and authorizing its sale to the Yakima/Morelia Sister City
Association.
7. Public Comment
Morgana Holman, City resident, spoke in support of repealing the pit bull ban.
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several matters.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. Resolution setting the date for a Public Hearing to be held on August 7, 2018, to amend the
2018-2013 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated she would like the public hearings scheduled during an
evening meeting to ensure more public participation.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to (amend the resolution) move the
hearing date from August 7, 2018, at 2:30 to the regularly scheduled meeting on August
21, 2018. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
After further discussion, MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to
reconsider the previous vote on this item. The motion carried by unanimous
vote. MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to change the date of the
hearing to August 6, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION:
Business
gust 7, 2018, Council
unanimous vote.
RESOLUT ► N N • -2 8-068, R ; - OLU N ►i ng the time d place of a hearing for
August 6, 2. ., - .:30 p n the C.. I Chamb- - City Hall to a nd the 2018 through
2023 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program.
9. Resolution setting the times and place of hearings on August 7, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. and August
21, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., to review and adopt the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program
and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for
the period of 2019 to 2024
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to (amend the resolution)
reschedule the hearing from August 7, 2018, at 2:30 to August 6, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-069, A RESOLUTION setting the times and place for hearings
on August 6, 2018 and August 21, 2018, to review and adopt the Six-year Transportation
Improvement Program and amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2019 to 2024.
10. Fire Inspection Fee Process
Chief Markham reported on the fire inspection fee process.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Page 4 of 7
7
11. Ordinance adopting the preliminary design for the Yakima Central Plaza and authorizing
initiation of all work and documentation necessary to construct the Yakima Central Plaza on
City Parking Lot No. 2
City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the issue.
John Baule, City resident, stated as a historian, he has been involved since the inception of
this project and thinks the entire purpose, economic development, has been lost. He urged
Council to go forward with this project.
Patrick Smith, non-resident, reported this project is one of ten projects in the Downtown
Master Plan and encouraged Council to think about the importance of the plan. He feels not
approving the ordinance and adding the plaza to the ballot communicates a poor message to
businesses, employers and investors, and will jeopardize investment in our City. He stated the
City can do much more with the help of private investors and urged Council to move forward
with this project. He noted that after five years of public hearings, progress, deadlines met and
contracts signed, that this action may jeopardize future projects. He encouraged Council to
think big and consider the City as a whole.
Council Member Mendez stated it is unfortunate that they continue to postpone this item
especially as it is one of the Council's strategic priorities and wondered what it means for the
rest of the priorities.
MOTION: Funk moved and White seconded to postpone consideration of this action
until November 13, 2018. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote, Hill, Mendez, and Coffey voting
no.
12. Resolution the Ya a it pr. ort sion t e qualified voters of
the City of kima o e ula ner- to held Novemb 6, 2018, a ballot
measure s- in.. • •vi vote t questi. .f ether the Cit hould construct a
community . - i e Parki Lot No. • rectly we o e Capitol Th ter
City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the resolution.
Dave Ettl, City resident, recapped previous comments in support of the plaza made by Council
Member Funk and questioned what happened.
Joe Mann, City resident, asked about the cost to put this on the ballot.
Cheryl Hahn, City resident, stated she believes the City of Yakima needs a shot in the arm and
this plaza project is it.
Mayor Coffey asked staff how much the ballot proposition would cost the City. Acting City
Manager Cortez reported the estimate is approximately $50,000. Council Member White stated
he is proud to help put this on the ballot, which Council Member Cousens echoed. Council
Members Funk and Gutierrez stated they are not opponents or proponents of the plaza and
appreciate the generosity and hard work of the supporters.
Council Member Hill reported he finds this situation embarrassing after accepting over $9.6
million in pledges. He feels those donors would have likely helped with future projects and
doesn't see where the City will be building anything for years to to come. He noted what you do
in life is how you end up being defined and he would not conduct business this way. Council
Member Mendez believes the unintended consequences will be much greater than $50,000.
After further Council discussion, the City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
Page 5 of 7
8
MOTION: White moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution to put the plaza
vote on the ballot. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote, with Coffey, Mendez and Hill voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-070, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima,
Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the City of Yakima a ballot measure
seeking an advisory vote asking whether the qualified voters of the City of Yakima support the
development of a community plaza on City Parking Lot No. 2 directly west of the Capital
Theater; and requesting the Yakima County Auditor to submit the ballot measure to the voters
at the regular general election to be held November 6, 2018.
13. Gang Proviso follow-up discussion
Acting City Manager Cortez briefed Council on the issue. Connie Mendoza, Human
Resources Director, advised Council that a new job classification would need to be created
and agreed on by the Civil Service Commission, and a competitive process would need to be
conducted. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Funk moved and Hill seconded to accomplish this work with a 1099
contract worker. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Gutierrez voting no.
Acting City Manager Cortez noted in the report there are a number of steps recommended by
the Council Public Safety Committee.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to postpone this conversation to
the July 1 oun •. The ion car e.
14. Five year r
Parks and
projection
e -year revent and expenditure report
15. Proposal on seeking funds for Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community Swimming Pool
Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson provided information on seeking funds for a new
pool at Martin Luther King Jr. park.
Dave Ettl, City resident, reminded various members of the Council what they stated regarding
spending money after sending the plaza to a vote of the people.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and White seconded to consider the Martin Luther King Jr.,
park community pool during the upcoming budget session for 2019 fiscal year. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
16. Other Business
Council Member Cousens reminded Council she would like to name something after Ester
Huey in the future.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to add the naming of something
after Ester Huey to the Healthy Building and Neighborhood Committee agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous vote. Council Member Cousens stated she has a list of ideas that
she will provide to the Committee.
Page 6 of 7
9
Council Member Hill asked about the status of traffic calming issues. Assistant Mayor
Gutierrez reported it is on the next Council Public Safety Committee agenda.
17. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business Meeting on July 17, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers.
The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
�D RA F T
Page 7 of 7
2
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
July 10, 2018
City Training Facility -421 E. Chestnut Avenue, Yakima, WA
9 a.m.-noon -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Kay
Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: Acting City Manager Cortez, City Attorney Cutter, Communications and Public Affairs Director
Beehler, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Price and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member Holly Cousens (excused)
2. Mastering Council Meetings with Ann Macfarlane
Ann Macfarlane, a
Meetings, led the
productive and su
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved to adjourn to the next Council Business Meeting tonight, July
10, 2018, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. The
meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
stering Council
essary to conduct
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Page 1
10
YAKIMACITY COUNCIL
July 17, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing --
MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding pending litigation
Council: 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 Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for
up to 30 minutes to discuss pending litigation. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
1. Roll Call
Council: M
Holly Cous
BUSINESS MEETING
e Guti rez, Council Members
and Jason W e
Staff: Acting i y anagen ortez, Cify ttorney utter and City CIerRClaar Tee
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. Proclamations
i. Proclamation for Retiring State Representative Norm Johnson
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez read a proclamation of appreciation for retiring State Representative
Norm Johnson. Mr. Johnson accepted the proclamation and thanked the community for
allowing him to serve.
5. Council Reports
A. Consideration of revised Council Rules of Procedure
Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director, briefed Council on the proposed
revisions. Council Member Hill stated in general these are non -controversial and understands
Page 1 of 7
11
there may be some concerns on the remedy for violations section; however, he thinks having
an agreement on how members act would provide some structure. Council Members White
and Cousens thanked the Partnership Committee and staff for their efforts on this issue.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez recommended changing Section K to require a supermajority vote.
Council Member Funk stated she thinks Section K is unnecessary and would like it struck from
the rules. After further Council discussion;
MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the revised Council Rules of
Procedure as presented with changing section K to require a supermajority vote.
MOTION: Funk moved to amend the motion to strike Section K. The motion to amend
failed for lack of a second. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Funk voting no.
B. Discussion of potential Sister City relationship with Hadong County, South Korea in
partnership with the Central Washington State Fair Board
Council Member Cousens discussed her recent trip to Hadong County, South Korea, and
explained why having a Sister City relationship with Hadong County would benefit the City of
Yakima. She stated Hadong County would invite and pay all expenses for two Council
members each year to travel to Hadong County and every other year they will send
representatives here. She stated Hadong County will pay air fare to the US for their delegation
and the City would pay for hotel and some meals. She added that the Fair Board has agreed
to split the costs with the City; however, the most it would ever cost the City is $2,500. Ms.
Cousens reported she and Greg Lybeck, with the Central Washington State Fair, have put
together a committee that is dedicated to raising the $2,500 to ensure that the City would not
have any, o - out osts.
MOTION: uteri a Sister City
agreement ith Ha• g ou The rrie by unanimou ote.
C. i blic afety C ee repo erding the Co unity Integration
Committee traffic calming recommendation
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez briefed Council on the Public Safety Committee report on traffic
calming measures.
Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works, briefed Council on the traffic calming process and
reported that traffic calming projects are not budgeted and noted the approximate cost for one
speed hump is $1,000 with most requests needing 4-5 speed humps in one area to be
effective. Mr. Schafer stated he will bring forward a policy issue for traffic calming measures
during the 2019 budget review process.
Giovanni Severino, City resident, spoke in support of changes to the traffic calming process
and is grateful the new process will include not only property owners but renters.
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke about the difficulties in requesting a sidewalk.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and White seconded to change the traffic calming policy to
now require 30% of occupied parcels to initiate the study process, and 66.7% of
occupied parcels would be required to concur with traffic calming measures
recommended by traffic study with no property owner requirement. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Page 2 of 7
12
Council Member Hill asked when the changes would go into effect. Public Works Director
Schafer stated they have already started the process.
D. Council Economic Development Committee recommendations regarding: Creative
District; Economic Development Conference attendance; proposed study session
on North 1st Street and report regarding proposed truck route ordinance
Council Member White briefed members on the Council Economic Development
Committee items. Council Member Cousens reported there is an Economic Development
Conference in Ellensburg on August 20-23, which would be beneficial to the Council Economic
Development Committee Members to attend and is $345 per person. Mayor Coffey stated this
would be beneficial for all Council members to attend.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Gutierrez seconded that all Council members that
would like to attend go to the Economic Development conference in Ellensburg on
August 20-23. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Council Member White stated he would like to discuss the N. First Street issue first and come
back to the Creative District update. MOTION: White moved to have a Study Session on
the N. 1st Street revitalization project. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez reported the Committee has been reviewing a proposed truck route
ordinance.
MOTION:
the truck r
The motion
ende cond
tyC•"att
to present
cil Business meeting.
MOTION: i- - o d an a -z sec d to set Augu 6, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
as the pub - - ung da - and ti - • r the tru to ordinanc o be presented to
Council. The motion carried by a 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 9 was added to the
consent agenda becoming item 60. 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 Cousens seconded to approve the consent
agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Accept Council Committee minutes
B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period June 1 – 30, 2018
C. 2018 First Quarter Financial Report
D. Set date of August 6, 2018, for a Public Hearing to declare property surplus to the
City needs and abandon a section of former Drainage Improvement District (DID)
#39
Page 3 of 7
E.
13
Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Farmers Electric!! LLC - Project
2416 Rudkin Rd Lift Station improvements (Standard Motion V -B -Accept the project
and approve)
F. Resolution authorizing and approving 2nd Quarter Claims Activity
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-071, A RESOLUTION authorizing and approving the 2nd
Quarter 2018 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
G. Resolution authorizing an agreement with JUB Engineering, Inc. in the amount not
to exceed $228,410 for Construction Services to rehabilitate the West General
Aviation Apron
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-072, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Construction Services
Agreement with JUB Engineering, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $228,410 for Construction
Services to rehabilitate the West General Aviation Apron funded by Airport Improvement
Project 3-53-0089-41 and PFC 17-16-C-00-YKM.
H.
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Century West Engineering Corporation in
the amount not to exceed $440,735 for Professional Services to update the Airport
Layout Plan and provide a Narrative Report for the Yakima Airport
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-073, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services
Agreement with Century West Engineering Corporation in the amount not to exceed
$440,735.00 for Professional Services to update the Airport Layout Plan with Narrative Report
funded by over -ct 3-5 89-41 1 YKM.
I.solutio e• •�•7 ass ! • • -d frc �, aerobi#iigester at the
RESOLUT - R-2 8-074, OLUT Declaring surpll biomass from the
Wastewater Division as surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima, and authorizing the City
Manager to dispose of biomass in a manner most beneficial to the City of Yakima.
J.
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Perteet, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$259,800, for Engineering Services in the design, development, inspection and
construction management of the 2018 Stormwater Projects citywide improvements
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-075, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with Perteet,
Inc., not to exceed $259,800, for the engineering design and development of Plans,
Specifications and Estimates, along with inspection and construction management services for
the 2018 Stormwater Projects project.
K. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Selah for
Transit related advertising services
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-076, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the City of
Selah for Transit related advertising services.
L.
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Police Departments of the
cities of Union Gap, Selah, Toppenish, Sunnyside and Yakima County for the
purchase and utilization of Gray Key extraction software
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-077, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Interagency Agreement
with the Police Departments of the City of Union Gap, City of Selah, City of Toppenish, City of
Page 4 of 7
14
Sunnyside and Yakima County for the purchase and utilization of Gray Key extraction
software.
M. Resolution authorizing a contract with Ovivo USA, LLC., in the amount of
$185,782.65 for City Project No. 2471, which provides for the replacement of two
activated sludge clarifier drives at the Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-078, A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract with Ovivo USA,
LLC., in the amount of $185,782.65 for City Project No. 2471, which provides for the
replacement of two activated sludge clarifier drives at the Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant
N. Ordinance approving lease with Noel Communications, Inc. ("Noel") to access and
use space in the conduit system owned by the City for the purpose of installing,
operating and maintaining fiber optic cable
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-023, AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City to enter into an
agreement specified in the Ordinance with Noel Communications, Inc. ("Noel") for the purpose
of leasing to Noel access to and space in the conduit within the conduit system owned by the
City of Yakima that is located under the sidewalks along Yakima Avenue from Ninth Street to
Seventh Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, for the purpose of Noel's installing,
operating and maintaining Noel's fiber optic cable, in exchange for consideration as described
in the Ordinance; and setting forth provisions, terms and conditions accompanying the access
to and space in the conduit; and setting an effective date.
O. Resolution declaring the property located at 415 N 6th Ave surplus to the uses and
needs of the City of Yakima; and authorizing disposition and approving a purchase
the Yana Hourount not to exceed
RESOLUT N 201 % 7 R • LU lari the propertyLated at 415 North 6th
Avenue, Ya •i. in. n, 98•, t surpl to e uses and n ds of the City of
Yakima, anau onzing disposition o such parce o e Yakima Housing Authority to be used
for low-income housing upon mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
7. Public Comment
James Turner, City resident, thanked Council for helping with traffic calming issues.
Candie Turner, City resident, spoke in support of the plaza and compared it to River
Front Park in Spokane, which was turned down by voters twice before the Spokane City
Council went forward with it.
Morgana Holman, City resident, spoke in support of repealing the pit bull ban.
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several issues.
Josh Jackson, City resident and Executive Director of Rod's House, requested a letter of
support for a grant Anchor Community Initiative Opportunity, which is needed by the end of
July. He stated the Mayor would be required to sign the application and they would need a
Council member or designee to attend monthly meetings.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to suspend the rules on audience
comments to consider this application. The motion carried by unanimous vote. After
Council discussion, MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to draft a letter of
support for Rod's House. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Page 5 of 7
15
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing to consider comments on a City of Yakima moratorium from accepting any new
development applications or permits for Extended Stay Hotels
Senior Assistant Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on the public hearing.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. John Cooper, President and CEO of Yakima Valley
Tourism, spoke in favor of the moratorium. Mayor Coffey closed the hearing.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded that the City Council adopts the
recitals set forth in the Moratorium Ordinance adopted on June 22, 2018, as the findings
of fact for the moratorium; that this matter be sent to the Planning Commission for
research and evaluation, and that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to
Council proposing definitions for the following terms: hotel, motel, and extended stay,
and make recommendations regarding what zones are appropriate for those uses and at
what level of review; and, that the City Council may simultaneously research and
evaluate issues in one or more study sessions and continue discussion on these topics
during the Planning Commission process. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, White voting
no.
9. This item
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
10. Discussion
Assistant C . •er C ez brie /buncil oublic safety fcRims and reported the
Council Public Safety Committee recommended the following next steps:
1. Conduct analysis of the notes to integrate relevant data points into the Governor's
proviso programs and activities.
2. Consolidation of data points from the public forums to avoid duplication and to categorize
input in a logical manner.
3. Preparation of questions and answers for publication in the City's website.
4. Presentation of issues raised in the forums by geographic location and to use this
information for the delivery of services under the proviso.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Hill seconded to follow the recommended next steps
from the Council Public Safety Committee and be brought back at the next Council
Public Safety Committee meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
11. Other Business
MOTION: Funk moved and White seconded that we add to the August 21, 2018,
Council agenda a discussion to affirm the HCNB Committee's written mandate to
discuss, analyze, consider, review data, input and ideas on homeless resources and
network. After further Council discussion, the motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded at the next Council meeting on August
6, 2018, we decide whether the Governor's proviso money will include four or more City
Council members, and thus require an open public meeting; preparatory to that
Page 6 of 7
16
decision, Council members interested in serving on the committee are encouraged to
state their interest and if only three are interested, an open public meeting is not
necessary. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Council Member Cousens reported she met with Mike Nelson, of the National League of Cities
(NLC) and spoke about the pros and cons of rejoining NLC. MOTION: Cousens moved and
Mendez seconded to add a discussion of rejoining NLC to the August 21, 2018,
business agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Council Member White stated at the last meeting a report presented by staff proposed to hire a
consultant for the MLK pool project, and since that time, he has talked with local pool builders
and it is his understanding they are not allowed to compete for these contracts. MOTION:
White moved and Cousens seconded that the MLK pool project be added to the
August 6, 2018, Business agenda to be brought back for a competitive RFQ. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: White moved and Hill seconded that the pit bull Ordinance be added to the
August 6, 2018, agenda to be repealed. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Council Member Mendez stated this is a good opportunity to move forward based on a legal
recommendation. Council Member Funk raised a point of order that members should refrain
from discussing Executive Session topics. Mayor Coffey stated the point of order is well taken.
12. Adjournment
MOTION: -z mo - - . • Cousen econ ity Council Study
Session o my '01 at 10 - . atall i e Council mbers. The motion
carried by :nimou- ot: 1 i- ..' ing
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Page 7 of 7
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
July 24, 2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
10:00 a.m. -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
17
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 Cliff Moore, Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler,
City/County Procurement Manager Sue Ownby and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee
2. Interviews of Potential Olympia Lobbyist Teams
Communication
Manager Sue
Coffey reporte
with one of the I
tor Ra Beeh
the ' iew p
rself . e s
acit
Council members interviewee the following lobbyist teams:
• Lyset Cadena, Cadena Consulting and David Foster, Foster Government Relations
• Luke Esser, Attorney & Government Affairs and Nick Federici, Federici Government
Relations
• Tony Sermonti, Sermonti Government Relations -Public Affairs and Susie Tracy,
Northwest Advocates Political Consultants
rocurement
is lobbyists. Mayor
she may be working
After the interviews were conducted, Mr. Beehler reported the cumulative scores of Council
members will be tallied utilizing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process competitive model,
and the lobbyist team with the highest cumulative score will be offered a contract to provide
state legislative and administrative advocacy services to the City.
Council members discussed the qualifications and it was the unanimous consensus of
Council that Luke Esser and Nick Federici would be the best option for the City.
3. Public comment (allow 15 minutes)
None.
4. Adjournment
18
MOTION: Mendez moved and Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to a Council Study
Session on July 31, 2018, at 3 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The motion
carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:42 a.m.
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
ATTEST:
CITYCLERK MAYOR
DRAFT
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
July 31,2018
City Hall -- Council Chambers
3 p.m. -- No quorum present -- meeting notes -- no action taken
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez and Council
Member Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore and Acting City Clerk Stephens
Absent: Council Members Kay Funk (excused), Brad Hill (excused), Carmen
Mendez (excused) and Holly Cousens (excused)
2. Homeless I ssu
19
Mayor Coffey r: orted it u hey nd al Co il members are not
available to atte due t. or ssu She -y II go forward th the meeting, even
with a lack of qu •• ' - , rde or oth . cil me . to watch the eeting on YPAC.
Senior Assistant ity Attorney ara Wat ins presented a PowerPoint on homelessness and
housing.
Rhonda Hauff, Chief Operating Officer with Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, gave an
update on the Roy's Market project.
Lowell Krueger, Executive Director of Yakima Housing Authority, gave an update on the
Armory project, which will be a Veterans supportive housing and service center where
formerly homeless veterans and veteran families find support, gain stability and connect with
other veterans.
Josh Jackson, Executive Director of Rod's House, provided an update on youth
homelessness.
Ms. Watkins provided an update on Camp Hope and there was a discussion about the
RFP/RFQ procedure for the permanent location for homeless housing east of K -mart. Mayor
Coffey recommended this issue could go before the Partnership Committee, which would be
less cumbersome than bringing it before the entire Council and this could be discussed
under other business at the next Council meeting.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez suggested rescheduling this study session to another time and
stressed the importance of having further discussions on this topic. Mayor Coffey shared her
20
frustration with the lack of attendance and suggested the absent members read the agenda
packet and watch the video instead of repeating the meeting.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez asked about requiring magnetic tracking devices on all store
shopping carts and if other cities have requirements. Senior Assistant City Attorney Watkins
stated it is hard to enforce a policy when homeless people are utilizing shopping carts for
their belongings. She encouraged anyone to report abandoned shopping carts.
3. Public comment (allow 15 minutes)
Kellie Connaughton, Executive Director of the Yakima Greenway, thanked the City of Yakima
and the Code Division for helping with the homeless camping issues on the Greenway.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and White seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
Business Meeting on August 6, 2018, at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Hill, Mendez and Cousens absent.
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
RAFfRDATE
CITYCLERK MAYOR