HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-13_Minutes - HCNBYakima City Council Committee Minutes
Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee (NCNB)
2nd Floor Conference Room
December 13, 2018
Committee Members
Councilmember Kay Funk (chair)
Councilmember Jason White
Councilmember Kathy Coffey
Staff
Cliff Moore
Joan Davenport
Sara Watkins
Rosalinda Ibarra
Ken Wilkinson
Scott Schafer
Joseph Calhoun
Randy Beehler
Joe Caruso
Ana Cortez
Others
Adrianne Garner (HBCC)
John Haddix
With a quorum present, Chair Funk called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Reports from Departments/Commissions
Transit Citizen Advisory Committee (TCA) — none
Parks & Recreation Commission (P&R) — Wilkinson recapped the topics discussed at the
previous P&R meeting: MLK Pool feasibility study, 2019 park fees, design for modernization of
Franklin and Lions pools, Eagle scout project at Randall Park, steering committee on pools will
meet soon, the committee includes councilmembers White, Gutierrez, and Coffey. White added
input he researched about a pool deficit at Westwood Aquatic Center in Oklahoma.
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) — no meeting in December. Staff is working on
finalizing the consultant contract documents for the Fruit Row grant.
Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) —Calhoun reported the YPC will be having a rezone
hearing on January 9th for property on Powerhouse Rd near 401h Avenue (rezone from R-2 to R-3).
Bike & Pedestrian Committee (BPC) — the committee will hold a special meeting in January with
stakeholder's and groups interested in establishing a pedestrian plan.
Tree City Board (TCB) — Calhoun reported the board is working on finalizing the report and data
for the tree inventory.
Community Integration Committee (CIC) — Beehler reported the CIC received an overview on
the 2019 budget report, and the HR hiring and recruiting practices. Following some general
discussion about the direction of the Community Integration Committee, Funk requested that the
names of the members assigned to the HCNB be added to the agendas.
Yakima Police Athletic League Board (YPAL) — White reported the board is working on a formal
needs assessment.
Henry Beauchamp Community Center (HBCC) — Adrianne Garner provided information about
completed projects and the draft five-year projected plan for the Henry Beauchamp Community
Center. She suggested that the funds allocated to the HBCC be utilized for improvements already
identified in the Erickson report from 2016. She also explained the comparison of the utility
expenses incurred in 2017 and 2018 YTD. In response to White's inquiry about the maintenance
contracts and data of persons served, staff responded they are working on the contracts and the
data characteristics for the past three years were sent to staff recently. Brief discussion continued
on the financially sustainability of the center. To conclude, Garner extended an invitation to the
committee to volunteer at the 29th Annual Community Holiday Dinner event.
Homeless gperational Model/Administration — Watkins reported that the County has adopted the
homeless operational model however implementation has not been determined yet. In the interim,
the County has extended their contract with Yakima Valley Conference of Governments for six
months to manage the contracts. Staff will continue to monitor the homeless coalition strategy
discussions. And the City Council will eventually have an opportunity to appoint a member as the
city's representative to the Executive Committee once it has been established. The Executive
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Committee will conduct policy level responsibilities. Following additional discussion, it was
consensus to change the HCNB agenda item title to "Homeless Program Operations". Moore
further reported that Transform Yakima Together and Sunrise Outreach are expected to merge.
Affordable/Senior/Low In ome H�agsi — Davenport reported that the Affordable Housing Report
was on Council's agenda at their last meeting. The Council directed a study session in the near
future; that meeting has not been scheduled. Staff explained how HOME Funds can be utilized,
which is to create housing units and available only to CHDO's (Community Housing Development
Organizations), such as for the Bicycle Apartments and Veteran Housing projects. Conversation
continued about the challenges and options available to improve and increase the availability of
affordable housing in the city, including in Opportunity Zones of which there are three recognized
areas in Yakima. Further dialogue will continue at the study session on this topic.
Fair Avenue= Traffic Calmina Petition — Schafer reported that no petition has been filed for traffic
calming measures on Fair Avenue and he noted that Fair Avenue is classified as a minor arterial
street which would not be considered for speed bumps. White mentioned that neighbors requested
a crosswalk and lights, not speed bumps. Clarification continued about what traffic calming,
measures consist of. Schafer added that the Safe Routes to School project may help address
pedestrian crosswalks in that area. No further action from this Committee.
Community and Neighborhood Facilities — Schafer noted that the recently formed steering,
committee on community facilities will meet within the next week. He reiterated White's point about
conducting these feasibility studies in order to identify areas of improvement and to provide a
roadmap for 20-30 years. This item will remain on the HCNB as a standing agenda item and
Coffey or White will provide periodic updates.
Approval of Minute — Coffey motioned, seconded by White, to approve the 11/8/2018 minutes as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Recap of Deliverables —
• Add the Community Integration representatives names to the HCNB agenda
• Rename "Homeless Operational/Model Administration" to "Homeless Program Operations"
• Leave "Community and Neighborhood Facilities" as standing agenda item; Coffey and/or
White reporting
• Add item for "Junk Vehicle Regulations" to next month's HCNB agenda
• Moore to provide Erickson report to community facilities steering committee and attend
meetings
• Moore to follow-up on questions about maintenance contracts with YPAL and OIC (HBCC)
Funk announced interpreter services are available with 48 hour advance notice.
White requested additional information for the community facilities steering committee: operating
and maintenance expenses, current data that shows number of people served.
Audience Participation — Adrianne Garner spoke about security issues at the Henry Beauchamp
Community Center and arecently installed surveillance system. Staff advised her to register the
security cameras with the CEPTED program at the Yakima Police Department.
John Haddix expressed support of clean city efforts and of the International Property Maintenance
Code. He encouraged the Committee to review and recommend the adoption of regulations to
address junk vehicles on private property in residential districts. He distributed examples of
ordinances adopted by several other cities.: Mr. Haddix feels that the current code does not enforce
the issues with junk vehicles, primarily because there is no clear definition of what constitutes an
"inoperable vehicle". He further described a situation with a neighbor who's had an inoperable
vehicle for the past eight years and feels that the problem has not been adequately enforced by the
city. Following discussion about similar situations, instead of sending this matter to the full Council,
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the Committee agreed to continue this discussion at the next HCNB meeting to have an
opportunity to review the existing ordinance and regulations and receive staff's recommendation on
this matter. Watkins requested specificity for staff if further action is necessary.
AdjggM — White motioned, seconded by Coffey, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. This
meeting adjourned at approximately 11:35 a.m.
Approved by:
Date Approved:
Prepared by: Rosalinda lbarra, community Development Administrative Assistant. This meeting was recorded by Y -PAC.