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Home My WebLink About09/11/2018 06B Draft Council Meeting Minutes Approval1 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT Item No. 6.B. For Meeting of: September 11, 2018 ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the August 21, 2018, City Council Business Meeting; August 28, 2018, City Council Study Session and August 30, 2018, 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 8-21 8/30/2018 O 8-28 8/30'2018 O 8-30 9/5/2018 Type Cover Memo Cover Memo Co\,er Memo 2 YAKIMACITY COUNCIL August 21, 2018 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings -- 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: Gutierrez moved and Cousens 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 5:47 p.m. 1. Roll Call Council: M_Try C• -y, pre /Assistai%A or Dulce Gutirez, Council Members Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White Staff: City Manager Moore, 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. Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions Recognition of Yakima Police Explorers Yakima Police Lieutenant Shawn Boyle reported the Yakima Police Explorer Post had the opportunity to attend this year's National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference and received first place for the Arrest and Search scenario competition. Detective Diaz introduced the Explorers. 5. Council Reports Page 1 of 8 3 A. Discussion regarding the Healthy Neighborhood and Community Building Committee request to discuss the written mandate to discuss, analyze, consider, review data, input and ideas on homeless resources and network Mayor Coffey noted this was a motion made by Council Member Funk at the July 17th meeting regarding the Healthy Neighborhood and Community Building Committee's mandate. Council Member Funk stated she believes Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) is not being transparent or providing information in a timely manner and that she understood the Mayor wanted to make a policy change. Mayor Coffey stated the Committee formally requested an item on the September 11 agenda for the YVCOG Council Liaison to request a report from YVCOG about homeless programming and funding. Council Member Funk requested Council Member Hill, as the YVCOG representative, bring her concerns to the YVCOG Board. Council Member Hill noted only one Council member in the Yakima Valley has issues with YVCOG. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez raised a point of order that members should refrain from making direct comments to other members. Mayor Coffey stated the point is well taken. 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. There were no changes. 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: -z mo - • - • • Mendecond • • - • • ri►ip sent agenda. The motion carr A. proval ho inu , from t 6, 1 :, ity Co it Business Meeting B. pprove payment of disbursements for e period July 1 – 1, 2018 C. 2nd Quarter 2018 Accounts Receivable Status Report D. 2nd Quarter 2018 Treasury Report E. Set date of September 11, 2018, for a Public Hearing to declare property surplus to the City needs and abandon a section of former Drainage Improvement District (DID)#13 F. Resolution holding that maintaining an index pursuant to RCW 42.56.070 would be unduly burdensome RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-088, A RESOLUTION holding that maintaining an index pursuant to RCW 42.56.070 would be unduly burdensome. G. Resolution adopting the City of Yakima Public Disclosure Policy, Administrative Code 1-1400 RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-089, A RESOLUTION adopting the City of Yakima Public Disclosure Policy, Administrative Code 1-1400. H. Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing execution of Page 2 of 8 4 contracts for the labor and materials for repairing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sharples Centrifuge RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-090, A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing execution of all applicable contracts for the labor and materials for repairing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sharples Centrifuge. I. Resolution authorizing an Airport Lease Agreement with PocketiNet, Inc. for property located at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-091, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Airport Lease Agreement with PocketiNet, Inc. for property located at 2400 West Washington Avenue, Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field. J. Resolution authorizing execution of a recurring annual Memorandum of Agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for Reimbursement of Overtime Salary Costs associated with ATF Task Force RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-092, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a recurring annual Memorandum of Agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for Reimbursement of Overtime Salary Costs associated with ATF Task Force. K. Resolution authorizing the City of Yakima to acquire portions of parcels 181334- 13002 and 181334-22007 for the purpose of widening Spring Creek Road RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-093, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Yakima, in its proprietary .s the the Ya - . Air T , to sell to the City of Yakima, i its gov. gym: al cap- y an' . to co truct and mai in roadways through its Public Wor Depart nt - - - .f par be 4-130 and 181334-22007, for the widenin L. aut rizing c t to a se -rant entered inty the City of Yakima and Cities Insurance Association of Washington ("CIAW") to resolve and settle the damage claim brought by PacifiCorp dba Pacific Power RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-094, A RESOLUTION authorizing consent to a settlement entered into by the City of Yakima and Cities Insurance Association of Washington ("CIAW") to resolve and settle the damage claim brought by PacifiCorp dba Pacific Power. M. Resolution authorizing contract with YVCOG for $200,000 to extend utilities to Camp Hope and up to $50,000 to install electrical service to same RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-095, A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract with YVCOG for $200,000 to extend utilities to Camp Hope and up to $50,000 to install electrical service to same N. Resolution declaring a Ladder Truck to be surplus to the needs of the City and authorizing its sale through PublicSurplus.com RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-096, A RESOLUTION declaring a Ladder Truck to be surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima, and authorizing its sale through PublicSurplus.com. O. Ordinance to amend the Yakima Municipal Code 11.10.600 to add language concerning the priority of the City's liens and assessments on real property ORDINANCE NO. 2018-025, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.10.600 relating to assessments and liens on real property. Page 3 of 8 5 P. Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code, Ch. 6.55, and adopting Revised Code of Washington statute RCW 9.94A.835, "Special Allegation - Sexual Motivation," to allow city prosecutors to prosecute sexually motivated crimes in municipal court ORDINANCE NO. 2018-026, AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety; amending the Yakima Municipal Code, Ch. 6.55, Offenses against Public Decency and Morality, and adopting the Revised Code of Washington statute RCW 9.94A.835, Special Allegation - Sexual Motivation, to allow city prosecutors to prosecute sexually motivated crimes in municipal court. 7. Public Comment Morgana Holman, City resident, reminded Council of the changes in the dangerous dog ordinance and thanked Council for supporting that ordinance. Kris Fork, City resident, spoke on several issues. Mark Christensen, non-resident, spoke about the World War II victory. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Public Hearing and resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County regarding the 2018 JAG Grant Yakima Pol public heari read the re MOTION: carried by unanimous vote. it . Coffey opened the k, closed the aring. The City Clerk to adopt th esolution. The motion RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-097, A RESOLUTION ratifying an application for a grant in the total amount of $59,046 from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and designating and authorizing the City Manager to act as the official representative of the City of Yakima and to take such additional steps, including but not limited to execution of all documents and contracts necessary to complete said grant transaction. 9. Public Hearing and Ordinance adopting the City of Yakima Public Records Fee Schedule consistent with RCW 42.56.120 Assistant City Attorney Bronson Faul introduced the item. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-027, AN ORDINANCE adopting the City of Yakima Public Records Fee Schedule consistent with RCW 42.56.120. 10. Public Hearing to consider: A) Resolution adopting the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2019 to 2024, and to amend the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; and Page 4 of 8 6 B) Resolution amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element Chief Engineer Sheffield briefed Council on the item. Council Member White asked staff to explain once more why the paver project grant funding had to be returned. Public Works Director Schafer noted they did not have the staff available to complete the design work, which resulted in a loss of the grant. He reported they have put measures in place to keep track of projects more effectively. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez and Council Member White shared their frustrations over the loss of this funding. City Manager Moore acknowledged Council's concern and reported that with half the Engineering staff and more projects than ever, it is a challenge keeping up. He stated staff will continue to seek grant funding for this and other projects, are addressing this issue internally, and apologized to Council and the Community for the mistake. Council Members Mendez and Cousens thanked staff for their hard work. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the resolutions by titles only. MOTION: Cousens moved and Funk seconded to adopt both resolutions. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-098, A RESOLUTION ado Improveme .. for of 201' ough arterial stre . in the ty nd ag th •tin. the Six -Year Transportation on of streets and nsportation Plan. h etropolitan RESOLUT N NO -21 8-09' R - . • N ' amend the ima Urban Area Comprehe - - Ca• ; I Facil . . ement th • porate the Si ear Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the period of 2019 through 2024. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 11. Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) and Refunding Bond by the City related to the construction of an aquatic facility; and refunding the City's outstanding 2015 LTGO Sports Complex Bond; and paying costs of issuance of the Bond; and providing the form of the bond; and authorizing the sale of the bond to Banner Bank Financial Services Manager Tara Lewis and Deanna Gregory, Partner with Pacifica Law Group and the City's Bond Counsel, briefed Council on the item. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated it is important for the public to understand this is related to a recent renegotiated agreement with the YMCA, and although they weren't able to negotiate a better deal, this will save money down the line. Council Member White commented on his recent meeting with the City Manager. Council Member Hill raised a point of order on Council decorum during meetings. Mayor Coffey stated the point is well taken. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Cousens moved and Hill seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 5-2 vote, Mendez and Gutierrez voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-028, AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, authorizing the issuance of a Limited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Page 5 of 8 7 Bond of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $12,600,000 to finance costs related to constructing an aquatic facility, refunding the City's outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, 2015 (Taxable), and paying costs of issuance of the bond; providing the form of the Bond; and authorizing the sale of the Bond to Banner Bank. 12. Ordinance repealing Municipal Code Chapter 6.18 relating to Pit Bull Dogs City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the ordinance. Mayor Coffey noted the large number of people requesting to speak to this issue and asked if Council would like to limit speaker time. It was Council consensus to limit speaker time to two minutes. The following community members spoke against the ordinance to repeal the pit bull ban: Ellen Taft, non-resident and Denise Pharmer, City resident. The following community members spoke in favor of the ordinance to repeal the pit bull ban: Candie Turner, City resident; Cassy Frayle, City resident; Enrique Gudino, City resident; Connie Chronister, City resident; DeEtte Wood, non-resident; Morgana Holman, City resident; and, Rene Barnes, non-resident. Charles Stanton, Humane Society Executive Director, spoke in support of lifting the pit bull ban and looks forward to continuing their strong partnership with the City. He also stated the Humane Society is deeply impressed with the City's dangerous dog ordinance and commended the City on its passage of that ordinance, which renders the breed restriction obsolete. Mr. Stanton reported they have over 13,000 signatures supporting the repeal of the pit bull ban. Jean Ragla dog owners and just asked that Council Me •-r - e essereciatii to e community creating so much support to r- . • - e ba - nd feels, v the rob ngerous dog finance, the ban is not necessary. Council Member Mendez commended residents for the work they have done, as well as thanking the Public Safety Committee for the time they took on the dangerous dog ordinance. Council Member Hill stated they were elected to make these decisions as a representative democracy no matter how controversial the decision is. Council Member Funk stated she prefers to have an advisory vote of the people as this is an issue about individual and cultural values. She also shared her concern about how the process was managed since it was referred to the Public Safety Committee for a recommendation, which was then overlooked. Council Member Cousens stated she sees both sides of this issue; however, she cannot forget about an incident in March when an officer had to defend himself against a pit bull dog who attacked him. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez commented that she does not think the Public Safety Committee's work was considered on this issue and sees today's vote within the context of a threat by the Humane Society. She reported her long standing opposition to the ban; however, feels terminating the partnership with the Humane Society would be dangerous and expensive. Mayor Coffey stated she has long been a proponent of lifting the ban and shared her disappointment with the actions of the Humane Society. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. MOTION: White moved and Mendez seconded to repeal the pit bull ordinance (pass the ordinance). MOTION: Funk moved to amend the motion and postpone Page 6 of 8 8 consideration of repeal of the ban until November to give us more time to reconsider the dangerous dog ordinance within the window in which the Humane Society shelter will still be available. The motion to amend/postpone failed due to lack of a second. The motion to repeal the pit bull ordinance carried by a 5-2 vote, Cousens and Funk voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-029, AN ORDINANCE repealing City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 6.18 relating to Pit Bull Dogs. CITY MANAGER UPDATE 13. Consideration of proposal from Jurassic Parliament for consulting and training services Assistant City Manager Ana Cortez stated Ann Macfarlane of Jurassic Parliament has previously conducted trainings for the City Council. These trainings have covered rules of order, procedure, best practices for interactions and other topics that enhance the effectiveness of Council interactions. Ms. Cortez reviewed a proposal from Jurassic Parliament for potential activities that could better support the Council. Council members reported on the value of having this training for newly elected officials and it was Council consensus to bring this forward during the 2019 budget process. 14. Discussion regarding National League of Cities membership Council Member Cousens briefed Council on the cost associated with rejoining the National League of Cities and requested it be included in the 2019 budget process. Mayor Coffey stated she could not support this at this time as there are other budgetary needs. Council Member M- i • - •elieves i' • Id help pl a vital ., ; . • ;e • egic Priorities. It was Coun ' u - this 'ng th s 15. Other Bus Council Me •er Hi po d as C cil's b: on the Yakim. alley Conference of Governme • G) ' -cutive - ittee, h ing to do a g • - + job and if there are a majority of Council members who would like him to do something different, to please make a motion. Council Member Funk stated she would like YVCOG to do a better job on their reports and make them available in a timely fashion and in a way that is transparent. MOTION: Funk moved to have the Council direct Hill to take that message to the YVCOG Executive Committee, that we would like to see their reports on homelessness done in timely fashion, made available to all, and sufficiently transparent to demonstrate that they are acting within the law in their RFP processes, and we need HMIS data, and to have a commitment to HMIS data, and when they are asked to come to a homeless study session, they should come and give us information. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Assistant Mayor Gutierrez stated it is important to look at the whole process and that one Council member should not be the messenger. Council Member Mendez agreed and noted Council members are liaisons to different boards and committees to advocate for the best interest of all residents. MOTION: Funk moved to have a study session on our processes, particularly with how we are being informed on homeless management and networks. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Council Member Mendez reminded the public that there will be a Special City Council listening meeting on August 30, 2018, from 3-5 p.m. at the Fairbridge Inn to give an update on the North Page 7 of 8 9 1st Street revitalization project. 16. Adjournment MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to a City Council Study Session on August 28, 2018, at 10 a.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK MAYOR DRAFT Page 8 of 8 10 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION August 28, 2018 Council Chambers -- City Hall 10:00 a.m. -- MINUTES 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: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee 2. Status Report Cascade Mill Redevelopment Project City Manager Moore introduced the Cascade Mill Redevelopment Project, noting its economic de - t i o our . munit ommunity Development D -ctor, . C of Eng -er : • heffi , presented status report PowerPoint su arizing e • ks, ! . hip ges a opportunities of the project. Jonathan Smith, xecutive Director of 'a ima County CevelopmentAssociation, briefed Council on how Opportunity Fund investing works. Greg Demers, one of three partners that owns the mill site property, stated he has worked with the City for over 12 years on this project and is grateful for the cooperation. Ryan Mathews, Fulcrum Environmental Consulting, stated there are a lot of participants involved in this project, and he is working with the Department of Ecology (DOE) to bring all the parties together. Council Member Funk asked about the remediation process. Mr. Mathews reported that DOE has a formal process under an Agreed Order, and just as the City has an Agreed Order on the South half, the Mill Site owners and Boise Cascade/Office Max have entered an Agreed Order on the North side of the property. The first step of the Order is to deliver a work plan to DOE for an investigation. Community Development Director Davenport introduced the following partners on this project: Mike Battle, HLA; Matt Pietrusiewicz, Yakima County Public Works; and Chris Wend, Department of Ecology. Mayor Coffey thanked everyone for the presentation. MOTION: Coffey moved and Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session for up to one hour to review the performance of public officials. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive Session was held at 10:35 a.m. and adjourned at 11:33 a.m. 11 3. Public comment (allow 15 minutes) None. 4. Adjournment MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Hill seconded to adjourn to a Special City Council Meeting on August 30, 2018, at 3 p.m. at the Fairbridge Inn, 1507 N. 1st Street, Yakima. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITYCLERK MAYOR DRAFT 12 YAKIMACITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING August 30, 2018 Fairbridge Inn, 1507 N. 1st Street, Yakima 3:00 p.m. -- 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: City Manager Moore, Communications and Public Affairs Director Beehler, Community Development Director Davenport, Chief Engineer Sheffield, Public Works Director Schafer, Yakima Police Captain Jones and City Clerk Claar Tee Absent: Council Members Holly Cousens (excused) 2. North First Street Ses Council Member helped put togeth 52 years and after approving the car t.. - - -nd se ring fun. .. He stat troduc John Gasperetti who a• is busi ss on N. 1st Street for abou b ome a realit anks to Council re is reason t e positive and hopeful, and welcomed those in attendance to feel comfortable asking questions and interacting with City staff. Randy Beehler, Communications and Public Affairs Director, stated he would be facilitating the meeting and introduced interpreter Rosalinda Ibarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant and John Fannin, Community Relations Assistant, who would be taking notes. Attendees asked the following questions with staff answering (in italics): Economic development: • Commercial access on North First Street — Roadrunner owner had site specific questions. Staff will follow up with owner. • Positive impacts on economic development • Hotel/motel definition? This has been remanded to the Planning Commission. • Economic development following investment. • I ncentivizing property ownership/business? Infrastructure development is the key. • Review project objectives - Moving goods/people or facilitating friendly neighborhood environment? Does it aim to enhance aesthetics or flow of traffic? Project construction, maintenance: • Is there a maintenance plan? Project designed to require the least costs to maintain. • Design restrictions on private property? No, not requiring a planting plan for private property or design standards at this time. • Why not stipulate design standards? Legal issues with private property rights...however city is happy to work with neighborhoods wanting to pursue design standards. Page 1 of 3 13 • Parking minimums, number of parking spots for construction • Land utilization • Impacts on other City revenue streams? Rate increases not anticipated. • Plans set in stone? No, but they need to be finalized by November. • Why are water/wastewater reserve funds being used? Are they being used to retire debt? Is there a plan to pay the funds back? This project is about improving infrastructure...all those funds are being used for utility improvements to improve fire suppression by upgrading water main from 16 to 20 inches. City is not borrowing money. City is using designated capital funds in water and stormwater for infrastructure upgrades as part of this project. • What was promised? Contingencies, are they contractual or vague? Federal funds have been used to design Phase 1, "N" Street to SR 12, and Federal funds of $2.7 million are in the process of being obligated for the construction of Phase 1, which will begin early next spring. Local funds have been used to design Phases 2 and 3. • How many utilities are cooperating? They will all be offered opportunities to install when the trench is open. • What is the cost of removing power poles, cost to property owners? Poles will be moved back, not total removal of poles. • Are fiber optics available on North 1St Street? Yes. • Will there be empty conduit to facilitate utility installation? Yes. • Artwork at entrances to the project? That hasn't been discussed. Public safety/traffic: • Police presence, police presence at night — crime/homelessness issues? YPD is recruiting new officers, using data -driven research, bicycle officers. Using partners, adding dedicated mental heal tes. • Eyes on the ota crime to loiter on public prope Long - - imp - Nei d Re urce Ofcers...similar to the SRO • Presence of issio - to add s Uues? Again,itering nota crime on public property. police bringing in resource peop e to address mental health, chemical dependence issues. Union Gospel Mission staff wants to engage with people it serves throughout the day, and with the neighborhood. UGM plans an outreach to help clean up with neighboring properties. • Can the pedestrian light by UGM be moved to the north? The pedestrian light could be moved to the north (Oak Street), but doing so would require an upgrade to the signal with additional lights for the Oak Street traffic. • Crosswalk improvements/emphasis? No additional crosswalks planned. • Bike lanes: Regular from I to R, and protected bike lanes south of I? No, all bike lanes will be regular. • Is the project enough to address the difficult issues facing North 1st Street? • Will there be 4 lanes for the entire corridor? Yes. • Citywide crosswalk enforcement. • Losing turn lanes? Generally no, only removing those where there is low use. • Any problems with fire suppression/drinking water from the same pipe? No. It's not abnormal and actually cost effective in maintaining the infrastructure as it is the same water source for both. • What can property owners do to help address blight? Pay attention to outdoor lighting design, special paints can deter graffiti, ornaments are available for outside furniture to discourage loitering. Connect with police, code enforcement. • How about a foot patrol on North 1st Street? Bike patrol more effective, covers more ground while getting officers out into the community. Page 2 of 3 14 • What can we do besides calling 911 regarding homeless issues? All calls are recorded and receiving calls for assistance can help officers see if there is a trend in a specific area. Unaddressed comments/questions: • How does North 1st Street revitalization fit in with the East West Corridor project? • Possibility of forming Business Improvement District? • Condemning properties/code enforcement. Chief Engineer Sheffield reviewed the timeline of each phase, with phase one beginning in spring of 2019. Public Works Director Schafer provided information on funding of utilities and financing of project. Community Development Director Davenport discussed project design and history. Police Captain Jones provided background on police efforts in the corridor. Jonathan Smith, President of Yakima County Development Association, talked about the positive economic return on infrastructure redevelopment. Mike Johnson, Union Gospel Mission Chief Executive Officer, stated they are working to improve neighbor relations and will be conducting clean up efforts along N. 1st Street, as well as additional outreach to those they serve that linger outside the building. City Manager Moore announced Mr. Valicoff, owner of Fairbridge Inn is conducting tours of the facility for anyone wishing to attend. John Gasperetti stressed the importance of this project and thanked everyone for making this meeting possible. 3. Adjournment MOTION: Mendez moved to adjourn to a Joint City/County Study Session on September 10, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous consensus, Cous-. -. ent. T - .. - - 'n. adjourd at 4:4 CERTIFICATION READ AND CERT! ATTEST: CITY CLERK COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE MAYOR Page 3 of 3