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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
July 10, 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, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: Acting City Manager Cortez, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
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
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
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
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
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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, City Council minutes
C.
D.
Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for TTC Construction, Inc. Project
PK2414 - Randall Park Improvement Project West Parking Lot Bridge (Standard
Motion V -B -Accept the project and approve)
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.
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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 NoeI's fiber optic cable
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-061, A RESOLUTION approving extesion 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 NoeI's fiber optic cable.
J.
Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of parts and instaUation services,
not to exceed 3380,000 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 Treatrnent Facility
K. Resolution ratifying the declaration by the City Manager of an emergency and
authorizing execution of all applicable contracts for the repair of storrnwater
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 6000 West Nob Hill Boulevard.
L. Resotution authorizing a contract with YVCOG to accept up to $238,000 of Local
Recording Fee Funding for the purpose of extending utilities to city owned property
accommodating a homeless encampment
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-064. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City 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 pject
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-066, A RESOLUTION authorizing Task Order 2018-02 to the
Professional Services Agreement with HLAInc., for $113,160 to provide engineering services
for the Hathaway Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.
0. Resolution declaring a 1991 Darley fire truck surplus and authorizing its sale to the
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-067, A RESOLUTION declaring a 1991 Darley fire truck to be
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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: Hill moved and Mendez seconded to reschedule the August 7, 2018, Council
Business Meeting to August 6, 2018 at 6 p.m. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-068, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place of a hearing for
August 6, 2018, at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall to amend 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
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11. Ordinance adopting the preliminary design for the Yakima Central Plaza and authoring
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 projectaDdth/nkS1h8endneAUrpOne.eCUnOOic development, has been lost. He urged
Council to go forward with this project.
Patrick Smith, OOn-neskdent, 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 bailot 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 pj8C[.HonotedthatafterfiveyG8nSofpub|iCheahngu,progrSsS.de8d|inmSnnet8Od
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
ly as it is one of the Council's strategicphO[ities and wondered what it means for the
rest of the priorities.
MOTION: Funk moved and White seconded topostpone consideration ofthis action
until November 13, 2018. The motion carried by a 4-3 vote, HiU. Mendez, and Coffey voting
no.
12. Resolution of the Yakima City Council providingfO[theSubnisakznh;theqV3h5mdvOterSCf
the City of Yakima on the regular general election to be held November 6, 2018, a ballot
measure seeking an advisory vote on the question of whether the City should construct a
community piaza on Parking Lot No. 2 directly west of the Capitot Theater
City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the resolution.
Dave EU]' City residert, 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 baHot.
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 askestaff how much the bailot propositionwou|dcost 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 HiU 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.
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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 17, 2018, Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
14. Five year revenue and expenditures projection report for Lions Pool
Parks and Recreation Manager Wilkinson provided a five-year revenue and expenditure report
projection on Lions Pool.
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.
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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.
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